How to Sterilise Jars and Bottles for Chilli Pastes, Hot Sauces, Drinks and Pickles

sterilising glass jars and bottles in the oven
sterilising jars and bottles

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Thinking of making some pickles or jam? Or maybe one of my many chilli pastes and alcoholic infusions on this site? Then you’ll need some sterilised jars or bottles for the purpose, to store your finished product in.

How to Sterilise Jars and Bottles

It’s a very simple process. This is what we do:

  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. Wash the jars, bottles and their lids.
  3. Dry in the oven for only 15 minutes.

Told ya it was easy!

And if you need any recipe ideas to get you going, here are some delicious one, ranging from spicy stuff like the Peach Hot Sauce to drinks, like Limoncello.

Chilli Pastes and Hot Sauces

orange coloured peach hot sauce in glass jar with bottle in the background
Peach Hot Sauce
salsa macha in a white bowl with white spoon
Salsa Macha
Smoky Hot Honey drizzling off honey dipper
Smoky Hot Honey
Chipotle Paste
Chipotle Paste

Homemade Drink Infusions

limoncello photography on pinterest
Limoncello
Rhubarb Syrup in small glasses on white background
Rhubarb Syrup
Ginger and Chilli Syrup for Cocktails and Mocktails
Ginger and Chilli Syrup for Cocktails and Mocktails
Rhubarb and Strawberry Vodka cocktail, dark background
Rhubarb and Strawberry Vodka

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Lin xx

sterilising jars and bottles

Steriling Jars and Bottles

A quick and easy way to sterilise your jars and bottles for all your preserving needs.
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Course: Condiments
Cuisine: International
Keyword: preserving, sterilising
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Drying Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 (or as needed)
Author: Azlin Bloor

Equipment

  • jars and bottles as needed
  • Oven
  • oven gloves

Ingredients

  • 4 glass jars or bottle

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 130°C (270°F/110°C Fan).
  • Wash your jars, bottles and lids with hot soapy water and rinse well.
  • Place them in the preheated oven, upside down to dry and sterilise for 15 minutes.
  • Whend done, turn the oven off, and if not needed immediately, leave in the oven to cool.
    If you need them immediately, very carefully, get them out using your clean oven gloves or kitchen tongs.
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