If I would have had you as a teacher, I would have probably gone into a science field. Your explanation are always fantastic. Thank you for teaching an old dog new things.

Some folks like to binge-watch Netflix...I can binge-watch your channel for hours! -always delightful, informative, and caring😊

I always wondered what I was doing wrong when the bottom of the jar cracks!! This really demonstrates the adage: “Knowledge is power!” Also, genius idea to use canning lids as a buffer for the bottom! This was such an interesting and useful episode!! I’m such a huge fan!!!

I love the way you always give us the science behind canning! It has really helped me be a better canner! Keep doing your videos please, they are so fun to watch!

Your channel is by far the most reliable source for all of the topics you put out. I looks forward to the new ones coming out and are still looking at the older ones. Also you respond to our comments and questions. I hope you continue to do these for this community.

Another superb video! Ma’am you are such a phenomenal teacher. You must have touched so many lives over the years, and I congratulate you for the impact you have had on so many. Thank you for all you share with us.

Canning Nerd Math! I love it! Your way of explaining makes sense!

Miss Pam, Excellent teaching on how and why canning jars break!! Thank you SO much for all the time and effort you and Mr. Jim put into making your videos!!

Thank you so much for this information. You are such a great teacher! There is such a great difference, for me, between reading this information and actually seeing it demonstrated. The time, effort, and knowledge that you put into all of your videos is very much appreciated.

In 25 years of canning, I've only had about 3 jar breakage. Now I know why. Thank you so much.

I found the answer to my thermal shock problem.. _but I stayed for the rest because you’re such a good teacher_ Thanks so much!

Wonderful information. I’m just collecting info about canning before I start. Yours is the only channel I now watch.

I’ve lost 2 jars in 40 years. Both times the bottom broke. Both times it was with green beans. You are a great educator. So much good information.

Excellent information! One common way of causing a temperature (and pressure) differential in canning is the premature release of pressure. I had a roommate in college that wasn't the brightest bulb and he would always take the pressure regulator off at the end of the canning cycle and let the steam escape loudly. He would always grin and say "I know, but I'm impatient". I think that may be a more common practice than people admit, though it isn't safe for the food being canned or for the jars.

I had a thermal break tonight. I wasn’t positive why it broke but suspected that was it. I remembered seeing a video title of yours about breakage. Just watched and it was confirmed! Thank you! I didn’t know about the other breaks. I just love learning the science of things.

You are correct, Pam; this IS the go to place for people to come to learn about all things self sufficiency, food preservation, governmental standard for canning, home canning, water sanitization, and MUCH more that you offer. Scientific, fact based information to be trusted; presented to you in clear terms, explained well, free of opinions or politics can be found when you come to this channel, always.

We would always fill them with lightening bugs. Great memories! Thank you again Pam!!

Thanks 😊Pam for the fantastic explanations on breakage... I've been canning around 55 years and have been teaching much of the same exact ways of how Not to break jars... down to the heat cushion 😉. I've just sent this out to several of my students as well. Thanks and blessings

Thank you for this video. Love it not going to lie held my breath when the jar of ice went into the boiling water!...🤪

Never thought of having an extra jar with water as a space holder. Excellent suggestion.

You are such a gift! Thank you for all the knowledge and experience you share! God is using you in a necessary and mighty way. God bless you and Jim. Thank you!

I had a jar break in the canner for the first time. I could not figure out why. Although it was one jar, I was upset I lost the green beans and the jar in this day and time. Funny this video was made 3 years ago and so informative. Thank you for all of the great tips! I will make sure I follow them.

Wow! I thought about going to the end of the video to see you break the jar. Boy, am I glad I watched it all. Actually, I was doing a lot of things wrong. I tighten as hard as I can, I put my jars in the canner right on the bottom AND I've filled to the brim! I'm so surprised that I've never broken any jars. I sure learned a lot today. Thank you.

Thank you for these videos on emergency preparation, canning and just plain common sense. (It becomes "common sense" when we understand the rational.) You are doing a Great job. Please keep the videos coming. . . Side note: hash tags # also help in the search process. #canning #avoidjarbreaks #commonsense #greatteaching #trueblessings

Thank you for sharing, you're officially my canning guru. :)

Rose great teaching. If the New canners don't have extra rings they can use an old hand towel or a tee shirt in the bottom of the canner.

The dos and don'ts of canning are easier to remember (and use) when you understand the WHY behind them. Thank you for your research and teaching style. It's why I watch your channel.

Thank you! I've never heard anyone speak about this. Love your channel!

I’ve got tomatoes ready to be harvested from the garden so I will be canning them. This will be my first attempt at canning. I am so grateful that you take the time to extend your teaching skills and knowledge to the online community. I am watching and rewatching because I very much value the “why” behind this process, whether it be water bath or pressure canning. Science was one of my strongest subjects in school many years ago and I am really enjoying the chance to learn more. Thank you so much!

You are the GOAT (greatest of all times) on all things canning! Understanding the science demystifies the process and helps with retaining the information. And you are indeed the GOAT with explaining the science. Cheers!

Great video, very useful for everyone. Thanks from New Zealand.

Your explanation was clear and thank you. Close to 50 years ago, I would have jars break and it was from thermal shock. It was all my fault. I followed what my Mother-in-law told me to do and it was wrong. I learned then what I was doing wrong and change and no longer have a problem. Surprising how reading your canner booklet directions can help.

I once set a hot iron skillet on a cold granite counter top for a second and it totally cracked the countertop. 😢 Same concept. Thanks for a great video!

i say this almost evrytime i watch ur videos but they are SOO full of important info and you explain things so well that a person cant help but to understand !! i just love love your ways of sharing your knowledge and thank you for taking your time to teach all how to have positive outcomes with out home preserving foods. your AWESOME !!!

You are so sweet happy holidays and a long life no one want to lose people's ❤️ like you ! You are not aloud to go anywhere please be safe ❤

I have been canning for about 3 years and never had a breakage. Now I hope I never do. Thanks so much for your awesome videos. You're a blessing.

My mama always set them on some heavy towels. And covered them with another heavy towel. Love your videos.

Just shared this on a Discord server I’m on- there are always lots of repeated questions about jar breakage, and now I have this excellent video tutorial to refer folks to!!

Thank you rose for such valuable , simple and informative canning tips. Also make sure the jar your using is made specifically for canning too 😅. I found that out the hard way😂

I knew it? She was a teacher and from what I'm seeing, a very good one! I love her videos!

I just had my first break. Then saw this and realized what I did. Thank you so much!

You always have some great clear info. Thanks for your research so we don't have to do it.

I tell everyone, who ask me about canning, to watch your videos! You give good SAFE information. Thank you for all you do! You are literally saving lives.

I really appreciated this presentation. From watching this video I figured out what I’ve been doing wrong: I was immersing the full jars into full-boiling water. My new plan is to only “pre-heat” the water bath to very warm/up to hot, but not boiling, and then bring up to boil before starting the timer. I’ve just now done a couple dozen quarts using this strategy and it’s worked well so far.

Unbelievable Rose! You've filled gaps in places I didn't even know I had places, (and makes sense now I know you taught statistics). Of course, you're familiar with the saying, "what you know, what you don't know and what you don't even know that you don't know", how am I supposed to ask a question about something I know nothing about? all while being a teensy bit terrified thanks to rumors of botulism etc? I've been watching and listening so carefully, replaying again and again trying so hard to learn because I'll be damned if I'll be the cause of me and my loved ones getting sick! Thankfully I'm learning from what I consider the Best by virtue of their life experience and particular audience and it's not hard to find you folks when you keep turning up at the top of the search query due to popularity. But even with all I learned and thought I knew; this video has managed to tie up all the loose ends and then added a bow. Thanks to your non-judgmental style I feel safe enough to confess that you've helped reform another wicked disrespectful glass jar and bottle basher, me. 😉

Thank you so much for demonstrating this! Last year I had one jar break just like you demonstrated for a temperature break. I thought it was just an old jar, now I know it was Thermo shock!

I use the handle of a spatula to relieve air pockets. Thank you so much for all your information. You have been such a help.

With the shortage of jars and lids currently. I have been treating mine with kid gloves and only silicone go inside to either debubble or get the goods out. Great informative video..tyvm

I discovered you on my own and have recommended your channel to several friends.

I feel like I'm back in school and loving it. You are a God send in all you are and teach. Can't thank you enough !!

Thank you. Now I know why my jars have broken. Temperature differential. I really like the way you explain each subject you teach on. I want be making that mistake again. Blessings. I really love learning from you. Thanks Again. TX.

Excellent examples of types of jar breakages using the marker on the jars. Great visual.

you're a life saver! Thank you for the lids on the bottom if you don't have a rack! Thank You!

Very helpful.Thank you for all the explanation and teaching!

Joanne’s has silicone spatulas that I absolutely love, one of them is a long straight spatula that, I think, is the perfect tool for de-bubbling jars. In fact, I think it’s also less expensive than that plastic stick they’re trying to sell us on…especially with a coupon.

I have those Atlas jars too! It was very exciting to see them. I got them at a thrift store years ago and it took me a while to realize they are only 30 ounces (at least the ones I have). I couldn't figure out why I was getting more than 7 jars for a 7 quart recipe. hahaha. Anyway, I've been enjoying your channel and subscribed about a week ago.

I do enjoy your videos! Common sense...ACTUAL science...with a bit of feistiness thrown in! It's great. Keep it up!

Thank you for the videos. I’ve learned so much. My mother never canned, so I’ve learned from friends, reading and trial and error. I’ve been binge watching ever since I found you!

You are an absolute wealth of knowledge. Thank you for this valuable information. I knew about the bottom breakage but didn’t know about the other types. I think a little common sense goes a long way when using glass jars.

Cool! I have never canned but I want to start! Goodness you are a wealth of information! Leaning so much! Thank you!

I was really conflicted while you where using that metal knife for debubbling, while saying always follow the rules. Im so happy, and proud that you set an example of doing things different when there is new information. And stubbornness was set aside. ❤

Excellent video yet again! Thank you.

Great demonstration.

Thank you so much. I learned a lot! It shows that not only you have great knowledge, but you were a great teacher.

Thank you. Your point by point is so reassuring.

Thank you for that lesson. I have had a few of this type breakage in my 40 plus years of canning. Now I know why. I love the your channel and I appreciate your dedication to teaching us these valuable tips.

Thanks for the scientific reasons for breakage. It is no longer a mystery. I have canned for years, but am always looking to learn more.

Thank you for an excellent demonstration on glass breakage for canning jars. ❤❤❤ I haven't been canning but a short time (3 years) and so far I haven't had any breaks thus far.

I have learned more from your videos about canning than other channels I watch. Thank you.

FANTASTIC info!! Thank you so much!!

This video just showed up in my feed. Love the info and deliverance.

I can verify that over tightening of the band will break the jar. I had one break on me so far. Soup, what a mess. I use the free chop sticks you get to remove air bubbles. Thanks for the great information. Happy Homesteading

Wonderful video! I've had the thermal shock breakage where the entire bottom falls out twice. Just to a few but so glad I know why. I had just assumed it had a crack or something

also, thank you so much for taking the time to share all you do. I have learned so much from you and appreciate all you do

So far ive been very aware of those causes and have avoided a sad loss - I found it so hard to watch the sacrificial jar educate us all - 😟 #RIP Jar. 🧡 from Victoria Australia Always learning sharing.

Hello there, like you I have been canning for 50+ years and something I learned from my mother was to store empty jars with the bands on them (no lids) to protect the top edge of the jars and have the bands handy when your are ready to use the jars. Back in the day of Jem Jars (Canada), she stored the glass lid with the jar and band without the rubber rings in place. Each rubber ring was stored inside each jar as they, like Tattler, could be used multiple times.as long as there are not damaged. I do not recall ever having seen damaged jar rims. Chipping can be quite a problem.when jars are in storage or being moved. I should also mention with the glass jar lid and band, the band was not put on tightly as she wanted the jars to stay aired, just protected.

You're an AWESOME TEACHER!!! Appreciate all your valuable teachings and time! Much love!

I don’t can but I still watch your immensely interesting canning videos.

What a excellent video. Even though i have been canning for a really really long time, i always learn something new from your channel. Like you, i don't need to buy a measuring device for headspace or a tool to debubble. A chopstick, for me....works just fine. (must be the scottish part of me). Thank you again Pam, your channel is the best.

I just started canning and the first 2 came out beautiful but my 3rd try one jar cracked my temperature was off I so appreciate your information and how you explain is great for me to understand thank you so much...

Thank you. I shared this on two Facebook canning groups. I hope you get more subscribers.

Thank you Dear Lady.

Thank you! I am so glad I found your videos. You remind me of my grandmother - always adding science and humor to learning. (She was a science teacher in her youth.) I really enjoy watching and learning. Thank you again and may God bless you and keep you.

Thank you, Pam! So much good information. Well done!

Great teaching moment on canning. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

So much easier to remember what to do because you've explained the thermal transfer. Can not thank you enough for all I have learned from you, and am learning still!

You share so much great scientific info. Thank you!

Your videos are absolutely brilliant! Ty for all the hard work you put into each one.💗

Love the demonstration!

What a great teacher!!!!! 🥰❤️

Thank you for such a great lesson and being a wonderful teacher. Thanks for sharing and Have a Blessed Day.

Terrific use of displays, explanations and experiment! Thank you! ❤️ ~~Sharon

I enjoy watching your videos. They have been a wonderful help.

What a great video!! I get this question all the time and from now on I will be sending folks to this video when I get questions about jar breakage. :) Thank you!!!!

Great video! You were brave to crack that icy jar in boiling water. Jar lids are a great solution to cushioning the jars. I have also used vegetable steamers.

Oh…it happens! I had my first thermal shock bread last month. Yep…I packed sausage in the jar, and one was still a bit frozen, crusty and bendable. I thought by the time I fill the rest, and the water warms, then heats, it will be fine. Oh man…I pulled the jars out and that one blew the bottom off! I learned my lesson.

love the knowledge you share

I came here tonight..HAPPY NEW YEAR! because I had my FIRST jar break. It was as you demonstrated, a "thermal shock break. Two pieces that fit perfectly together once I got the pieces. I even took pics as I was curious as to the "Why" behind it? It was a qt. of turkey stock. The others were fine. As far as I could tell, I removed the jars, two @ a time, from the oven & then filled with hot stock just strained out of the slo cooker. So hot jar, perhaps even hotter liquid. The canner's water was hot as well. The only thing I could think may've contributed 2 the breakage was maybe I waited too long to fill the jar & it had "perhaps" cooled a bit yet the stock was still very hot. (There was a short interruption). While awaiting the pressure build up, I heard the "crack" & KNEW a jar had cracked. Since I had 2 jars just filled with water 2 balance out the load, I hoped it was one of them but, alas, it was my lovely stock. Do you or anyone else reading this think the short cooling off of the jar then the added hot liquid then to the hot canner was the problem? Thanx!

thank you! i've never had a jar break and now I know how to keep doing the right things!

I am so grateful for you and love your teaching style. Somehow the other day I had a thermal break only 1 out of 5 in my presto pressure canner so not sure why others were ok but I sure appreciate the knowledge you share