Just compared using a rubber band to open a jar versus the hot water trick.

The rubber band snapped and I got sauce everywhere. Running the lid under hot water for 15 seconds worked perfectly. Anyone have a better method for stubborn pickle jars?

3 comments

3 Comments

val_singh20d ago

Your pickle jar story is a perfect example of overcomplicating simple problems.

hart.mark20d ago

Sometimes the simple fix is just running hot water on the lid.

markhall20d ago

That rubber band snapped with enough force to redecorate your kitchen. I can't believe you tried to contain all that pressure with a tiny loop of latex. The hot water method is just physics working quietly.