Interesting! I always just try to pick it up by the edge of the lid. I learned this after a couple of false seals which had just enough vacuum to bring the “bubble” down but were not actually properly sealed, and in a few days the air came back in and the lids detached. Not sure what caused that, but ever since, I’ve been using my fingertips or even nails to pick the jar up a couple inches off the table top, and this test has never failed me. Thought I’d share for Deaf & HoH viewers as another option :)

I'm a fifty-year-old woman that watched her grandmother and her great-grandmother can while growing up :-) I just started teaching myself how to can :-) I had a question about the Mason lids and twisting them, and when I posed that question, it took me to this micro video :-) I felt this was awesome and so helpful :-) you have a new subscriber :-)

Thank you for responding to my question! I will use the "tone" method in the future to confirm that my lids have sealed. I use Ball lids and the button on them is not actually down, it is flat. I can't wiggle them or take them off but was confused about the "button down" test everyone quotes. I am relieved to know the days I've spent canning have not been wasted. You are my go-to authority for all thon3gs canning. Thsnk you again.

Please write a book that encapsulates most or all the methods and terms you’re using such as the caterpillar in bread making. Perhaps include books and sources where you found your info so others can go there and learn about the topic after done watching your videos. Your creativity and ability to help others comprehend whatever you’re teaching is superb. Thank you for all you do!🌹

The more I watch your videos, the more I appreciate your videos. While I watch many canning videos from different folk, you are my ultimate go-to for the obvious reasons. Thank you for your thorough lessons.

Thank goodness for this video! I just canned 5 pints of chicken, and 2 of the jars had a false seal. Hubby got these jars at a yard sale with no lids or screw bands. The brands are "Mom's Mason Jars" with an image of a grandma, and "Mason Jar" with an image of a star. Never heard of these two brands; the jars were older but seemed to be nick-free and in good shape. I washed them, ran them through the dishwasher, and heated them in boiling water before use. I filled the jars and used brand-new "Ball" lids plus screw-bands I had on hand. After processing and cooling, the 'button' on Jar #1's lid was clearly up & the lid was loose, so I immediately put a screw band back on it & put it in the fridge. A few minutes later, Jar #2 suddenly lost it's seal, so I put it in the fridge with Jar #1. A couple of hours later I pulled both jars out of the fridge (both had lids + screw bands on) --- both 'buttons' were down, lids looked & felt sealed! My suspicions were aroused and I found Pam's video. I tested every single jar of meat I've canned this month using the spoon & sound method. Sure enough, the two jars in question sounded a hollow 'thunk/thud' while the other jars sounded a higher pitched, musical 'clink'. I have no idea what happened; I'm just grateful for good instincts coupled with this straightforward video.

Oh, my goodness, I found this video just in time! I canned my first batches of raw pack chicken, ground beef, and salsa verde and now I am panicking as to whether or not they have all properly sealed. I did the "lift" test by picking up the jars (gingerly) by the lids and none failed, but the "tap" test (with the fingernail) left me uncertain, not knowing the difference between a proper and failed seal. The Spoons have it! I am forever grateful. Thank you, Pam & Jim! 💋

There are lots of companies that produce lids. Many I’ve used have the button. Ball isn’t as reliable as they used to be. Many youtubers have done video on this issue but not as thorough as yours. Thank you for this. I’m moving away from canning except for small loads and water bath. I like the freeze drying idea. My dehydrating experiences seem to be so hit and miss and more labor intensive. Thank you

It is so refreshing to see the comments, "I'm new at canning..." because I am, too! I am so glad that "we" are getting back to this wonderful art for whatever reason(s). Thanks for the video, Pam and Jim! I am slowing stocking my cabinets with canned and dehydrated foods! (Can hardly wait on my freeze dryer to get here!)

Great teaching moment. I'm going to send people over to watch this. I do what you've done, as well as pick up the jar by the ring-less lid. Between the two you'd covered. Thank you!

Good Morning! Enjoying this info! Have a beautiful day! May God bless us all on this Labor Day!

What would we do without you? So simple but so effective.

Thank you for this info. This is my first experience with canning with my sister as my teacher. We are having a difficult time also. I am even brave enough to try pressure canning. Your videos have taught me a great deal. I am grateful to have such a resource.

I'm loving these micro moments ❤️

Thank you for covering this. I am new to canning and have been concerned about my jars sealing.

I haven’t started canning yet in a couple of days I’m going out to the farm to pick up some fresh produce from the farmer I have gotten myself a water bath canner a couple of recipe books and a pressure canner so I’m going to give it a go. This video was immensely helpful to some city bloke who knows absolutely nothing about canning thank you very much…..

Thank you so very much for clarifying when your jars are sealed! Just so happened I completed 5 jars of stew meat an hour ago and noticed there was not a button on top of my lids this time, and had not heard the usual “click” I’m used to, so I used your technique of tapping the lid, which answered my question :-) (sealed). Thank you so very much for this video!

Great video.. I use this type of lid.. I get them from the Amish store.. did 3 bushel of tomatoes last week and not one fail.. the way I check is after 8 hours I removed the ring and picked the jar up by the lid. After 24 hours I recheck then wash the jars. Filling the pantry is very rewarding.. thanks Pam & Jim

What a great video. The newbies really need this lesson. A simple video but a brilliant idea for a lesson.

Incredibly helpful noone explains how to tell just shows. Thank you haha i wasted 8 cans of chicken,potato,carrots and spinach and got a cheese smell 6months later.

I love your videos. I have always wanted to can but I never knew how. Just cooking for myself is hard. I can't eat it all. I just found your videos and now feel confident to give it a try. I have a glass stove top so right now I am trying to find my best option for a canner. They are all expensive in this situation. I watched your video that compared 2 different digital canners. Thank you again! You have been a tremendous help.

Thank you! I’m going to tap every jar I have recently canned because I was wondering the same thing being a newbie pressure canner!

Very interesting. I’ve never heard of this technique. Thanks for the information. I’m going to check my freshly canned tomatoes to see if they sing to me. ❤️

THANK YOU...THAT WAS SOOOO HELPFUL. APPRECIATE YOU FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM

Thanks for this information! I'm also new to canning and I realize I have a lot to learn and I'm happy there are so many people willing to share this information.

Oh my goodness THANK YOU....not know what's held me back from canning..thank you again,,,your smart and so kind to help us be safe...

Miss Pam, I never gave it any thought if my jar was sealed or not. I just listen for the pop of the button becoming depressed!!! You have given me something to think about!!! Excellent Micro moment explaining how one can tell if their jar is sealed or not. If it has a musical tone, it is sealed. If the button is depressed it is sealed. If it has a thud sound, it is not sealed!!! Excellent advise on how to know if your jars are sealed!!!! Always a great idea to be sure your jars are sealed!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!!!

Perfect information for newbies like me!!! Thank you!!!

Good info, helpful hint you have to watch until toward the end to see the comparison of a sound of a jar with content inside.

Thank you so much for these videos. I’m starting my canning journey and am glad to have found your channel.

So much practical knowledge in a short video. Thanks. Susan B Cypress, Tx

This was super helpful as I am a beginner canner☺️ Thank you for the great tips👍

Very informative and I learned,thanks to you ma'am.

This was very informative! Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for this video! I had just canned some vegetable beef soup yesterday and had not heard them pop! Thanks to you I know they are sealed❤️🙏

Thank you ! That was the easiest explanation I've heard yet.

Thank you for the tips!

It was extremely helpful, thank you and to Jim for videoing

We are never told to learn something new, I’m a novice at canning and just started doing this last year thank you for demonstrating another way to be sure food items are safe. 😀

I had not noticed this sound difference you are demonstrating here. I checked some of my canned food and the same difference showed on my canned food.

How very simple and clever. Thank you for passing on this knowledge.

I am so grateful that you have blessed us with your channel.

Thank you for sharing! I bought an instant pot max and I wonder if you can do more canning videos using that canner? I will greatly appreciate it

What a great way to show this method. Im adding it to my monthly test of my jars. Ty for teaching and sharing with us all.

You play beautiful canning jars.

So glad I came across your channel. Very informative for someone new to canning. Thank you

Dang… this is really helpful! You just saved me from putting two improperly sealed cans of tomatoes on the shelf. Thank you

Thank you I have questioned that myself. I appreciate your tips. May God bless.

So helpfull! As are all of your videos. Thank you, suzie

I’ve been canning for a while now and the batch of green bean I canned today was the first batch that I was not sure if they were sealed or not. This video gave me peace of mind that they are indeed sealed!

You are a Real 'Peach' yourself in how you teach- good job! (Tell the younger one's they too Can do more to!)

Very helpful. Thank you!

This was a so helpful. The only question I have is about proper handling of a jar and its contents that has been on the shelf, and then found to have lost its seal.

Thank you!!!!

I've only been canning a little over a year and appreciate your expertise. I've been tapping on the lids to see what's good. I found 2 that I thought looked ok. Thanks!

Thank you for sharing-I found it very helpful!

Very helpful. I’m really new to all of this. I’ve been doing a lot of research and I’m ready to give it a try. Just waiting on first shipment of canning jars. I wondered what it meant did you hear your jars pop. I wondered if I should run for cover. I enjoy your videos and am learning a lot.

Thank you!

Awesome info. I’m just learning to can at my age. Lol. All these tips are so helpful and I’m very thankful for this channel.

I really love these micro-moments! They are so helpful!!

Extremely helpful! Thank you so much! I had received some jars that were canned and I’ve had them a year. On days that it’s warmer than others I can still hear them popping like theyre sealing. So I will check the way you showed - tomorrow. Thank you again ma’am

Thank you for the tip! I will do a test on mine as well.

This video was extremely helpful, thank you so much

THANK YOU!!!! I’m sooooo ready to start my first canning batch of hamburger meat but this was one of the questions I needed an answer to. I definitely didn’t want to do my first cans of hamburger and all of them be contaminated due to botulism.🤢🤮🤢. Thank you! Very informative video!😊😊😊

Canned my first pickles! Thanks for your help.

Thanks for the wonderful micro moment, and the music lesson🤗👍🏼🎶 lol Great info!!

Thank you, just finished my first time canning anything, made some salsa, I heard 3 of them pop so far, not sure if I missed the others popping? But will use that method to check them in a couple hours

I am a very careful canner and only do tested recipes. But I have learned SO much from watching your videos and learning I’m doing things properly. Thank you! I had planned on ordering a smoked turkey this Thanksgiving and canning the leftovers like I do with regular turkey but was disappointed to hear I shouldn’t do that since its smoked. I guess I’ll be freezing those leftovers. Keep up the terrific videos!

What a great video. Such important information to share.

Thanks so much for this video! New to gardening and canning so all information is awesome!

Excellent advice

I am new to canning and have watched several of your videos. Thank you so much for such in-depth information! I canned peaches and pickles a few weeks back and tested the seal by pressing on the lid before 12 hours had passed. I didn't realize you shouldn't test the seal so early. Using the spoon test today the seal seems good, but I'm wondering if it's possible to create a false seal by pressing on the lids when the jars are still hot. I havent been able to find an answer anywhere and wanted to see if you might know. I also stored the jars without the ring.

Great tutorial !

Very nice teaching, example...

I just found you about a week ago. I want you to know I absolutely love your videos!! You are so sweet and beautiful in the way you teach. Thank you ❤

Just what i needed to see and hear as i just canned some turkey breast. Some of the lids had that button and other did not sooo as always, wonderful one, this was perfect timing!!! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing so much knowledge with us.

Thank you so much for this video. It helped a lot!

Thanks again. You all show us an explan very well.

Is thunky a word? 😂 thank you for this. I feel better now knowing that mine are sealed for my first ever canning anything..

Newbie to your channel and canning. I did 4 types of beans and green beans today. Thanks for this lesson bc on a couple jars I never hears the pop but the spoon test worked.

Oh my gosh! That was so interesting. Thank you.

Thank you ... thank you ... THANK YOU! I just water bath canned some diced tomatoes last night and when I checked this morning, I was a little skeptical about one of the jars. Sure enough, it did NOT seal according to this little test! Now, what to do with it ... throw it out or use it today for something. I'll have to research that. Thanks again!

Also I've had a huge problem with the Pur canning lids. More than half of them didn't seal and I rarely have an issue with a jar not sealing. I'll just be sticking to Kerr and Mason jars from now on.

Tfs this, it's still sometimes hard to tell by spooning the lids but I found the truth on the button now I can tell. 💜😎 please stay safe and sending hugs to you both 💜😎

Very helpful. I'm going to check mine right now.

New to your channel. Trying canning stew meat and ground meat for the first time today. Just the 2 of us so doing small jelly jars and making your meal in a bag idea. I really have enjoyed watching!

Thanks for this information, great to know.Have a blessed evening

Great tips. I didn’t realize about the tone (but I should have).

Very good information.

Old Hippy Homesteaders was trying to locate lids recently. She contacted "Ball" and they gave her a link for Amazon where she ordered them and got the same lids you showed at the beginning of this video. The green box was noticeably darker than Ball's trademark green...AND to her horror they had been shipped from China. She recontacted Ball and they told her that Ball was in fact outsourcing to China for lids, and she had no idea if they were BPA safe. OHH contacted Amazon and got her money back without a problem. Then OHH went through a few reviews and discovered everyone was getting the same trash from China, all sanctioned by BALL. Just to let you know. Thanks for the musical lid video. Be healthy, stay safe and many blessings, Morgan

I’m new to this, just did 10 jars of blackberry jam from blackberries in back yard and they all sound like these, with the lid caved in so I did it right!

Thank you! Never knew this. My MNL gives us canned peaches every year.

Thank you!!! I was searching all over day-before-yesterday!

I also try the edge of the lid method because I always take my rings off when my items are finished. I use a FoodSaver vacuum sealer with the attachment for my jars. There is something to be said about “oldies but still goodies” because my machine is definitely dated, but never fails. Remember your process, stay sanitary, inspect your equipment and you will succeed!

Thank you so much….that was so helpful🙏🏻😜

I always worry about me vacuum sealed jars really being sealed! Thank you for this video!

Thank you so much!!

Excellent video

Thank you so much! I always learn so much from you. QUESTIONS: How do you handle jar(s) that have syphoned, but sealed??? Are they safe to eat? Also, I’ve had a jar come out, seal/ping, un-seal, & seal/ping again… is it safe???