How To Open Hormel Dried Beef Jar
Hormel dried beef comes in a handy metal jar. The lid has a safety seal to keep it fresh and prevent any air from getting inside. How do you open this jar? You can’t just twist off the lid like a normal jar. It’s best to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid damaging your Hormel meat and making it unsafe to eat. If you find yourself with one of these metal jars but no instructions, here are some helpful tips on how to open a Hormel dried beef jar without breaking the seal and making it unsafe to eat.
Twist the lid slightly to break the seal.
The safety seal on a Hormel dried beef jar is designed to be impervious to bacteria and other contaminants. But it can be broken by twisting the lid just a bit. Start by turning the lid of the jar 1/4 of a turn. This will increase the pressure between the seal and the jar’s rim, causing the seal to weaken. Then, turn the lid another 1/4 of a turn. This will break the seal and allow you to open the jar.
Slide a knife along the edge of the lid.
If you have a very sharp knife, you can try to cut the seal around the lid of the jar. Once you’ve cut the seal, carefully pry the lid open.
Shake the jar vigorously.
If you have a jar of Hormel dried beef that has been in storage for a long time, you may have to shake it to break up any clumps of meat. This can help to break up any clumps of meat that have formed in the jar. Once you have broken the lumps up, shake the jar again to get the meat evenly distributed throughout the jar. This will help you to see if there are any broken or cracked pieces of meat in the jar that shouldn’t be eaten.
Dampen a cotton ball with vinegar and place it in the jar.
If shaking the jar doesn’t loosen the lid, try putting a cotton ball into the jar and then covering it with a paper towel. Then, pour a small amount of vinegar into the jar and put the lid back on. Leave it this way overnight and in the morning, you should be able to open the jar by twisting the lid. This trick uses the chemical reaction between vinegar and the steel of the lid to weaken the seal and make it easier to open.
Use a can opener to open the jar.
If you have tried all of the above tips and nothing has worked, you might have a clogged seal or a jar that has rusted shut. In this case, you will probably have to use a can opener to get the jar open and check the meat inside. Just be extremely careful not to slice your fingers on the sharp edge of the lid. First, make sure that the jar is clean and doesn’t have any food residue on it that could get caught in the can opener. Then, open the can opener to its widest setting, place the edge of the can opener just below the rim of the jar and slowly turn the opener until the jar lid pops off.
Conclusion
The above tips will help you to open a Hormel dried beef jar and check the meat inside. However, if it has been a long time since the jar has been opened or if the seal has become clogged, it may be best to just open a new jar and replace the contents. This will keep the meat safe and prevent any bacteria growth in the jar. If you have any doubts about the safety of the contents, throw the contents out. It’s better to be safe than sorry! That jar of Hormel dried beef can last for up to a year, so don’t let a difficult jar seal scare you away from this delicious treat!
