Can't open Le parfait jar!

[stupot]

Had a go preserving some of my chilis in a Le Parfait jar. Jar's been through a waterbath so there is a vacuum in the jar.... the vacuum is so strong that I can't get the lid off! Any hints anyone?

[Sanjo]

Either pierce a hole in the lid - Stab a sharp pointed knife into it!! OR
Boil some water, pour it into a cereal, or similar bowl. Invert the jar so that the lid (ONLY) is in the water. Leave for a few seconds. Then try opening the jar. Do not leave in the water too long or it will heat the glass and defeat the object.
Heat expands the lid and it should be easier to get off. Hope that helps. Sanjo

[Two_Sheds]

bang it sharply, lid down flat, on the floor ... maybe a couple of times

[stupot]

Thanks Sanjo - it's a glass lid though. TS I will give it a go.

[Two_Sheds]

also try opening it while wearing a rubber glove

[vicky]

I knock the lid hard side on, on a strong surface to break the seal - same principle as TS

[LostGoddess]

I have had the same problem. Both times I have resorted to a thin edged screwdriver carefully prising the lid away from the rubber seal. I am going to try Sanjo's inverted hot water method though.

[janeyo]

Get a man in?

[TonyF]

Major problem down this way. I use a very thin bladed knife to break the seal between the rubber and the glass but you can buy something similar, a proper le Parfait gizmo, costs about 4 euros, to get the lids open.

[BumbleB]

Had a go preserving some of my chilis in a Le Parfait jar. the vacuum is so strong that I can't get the lid off

Well preserved then

[LostGoddess]

you can buy something similar, a proper le Parfait gizmo, costs about 4 euros, to get the lids open.

I have googled this with no luck, any clues where to get one, TonyF?

[finefencer]

Hi
Go with Vicky....it works every time....a sharp tap on the side of the lid...or tap the side of the lid then you wont loose anything....use wood or a wooden surface...you wont brake the glass then, and can use it again...

[Angelique]

It is easy the sealing ring has a Tab on it --you just pull that quite hard--it stretches the rubber and breaks the seal

Had a go preserving some of my chilis in a Le Parfait jar. Jar's been through a waterbath so there is a vacuum in the jar.... the vacuum is so strong that I can't get the lid off! Any hints anyone?

[Angelique]

Crazy dangerous ideas---It is easy the sealing ring has a Tab on it --you just pull that quite hard--it stretches the rubber and breaks the seal---why do you think sealing rings have Tabs on-----the instructions are on the Le Parfaite site as well

[smallblueplanet]

...why do you think sealing rings have Tabs on-----the instructions are on the Le Parfaite site as well

Never really thought about the tab, assumed it was to help pull the seal ring off the lid so it can be washed. Will look on the Le Parfait site as have just indulged in some jars from Lakeland!