“how you Is there a way to open a jar? I texted a close friend one night, after a particularly grueling, soul-sapping struggle with a stubborn marinara lid had left my hands and my ego bruised and I wondered how I'd ever managed to feed myself. “A mallet,” he told me. Specifically, This rubber hammer is under $12 On Amazon. (It might be on sale as part of Amazon Prime Day.)
As a single person with physical limitations and many life adjustments, I trusted his recommendation completely. Five minutes later, my purchase was confirmed. Two years later, my mallet is still proudly displayed on a windowsill above my sink. Friends look at it and laugh. They have no idea what they're missing.
I have tried every device to open a bottle.These had no effect on me) And there are plenty of kitchen tricks for breaking stubborn seals, including grabbing the lid with a towel, holding the jar under boiling water, tapping on the side and bottom to pop the seal, or even more foolhardy methods like sticking the tip of a knife between the lid and the rim of the jar. My colleague, Senior Editor David Watsky, uses the blades of a high-quality pair of kitchen shears to open jars. My ScissorsBut I know I will find a way to hurt myself in the process.
There's no risk of cutting yourself with this rubber hammer, and I've never nearly smashed my thumb. With a couple of gentle taps along the vertical edge of the lid, the lid easily pivots open, releasing the vacuum. The hammer method is super simple, takes just a few seconds, and works every time. No safety glasses are required.
The story doesn't end there, because after buying a rubber mallet to quickly remove pesky jar caps, I found myself grabbing the handle and swinging the tip around more often than I'd like.
Partially melted, chunky ice crumbles under the weight of the mallet; garlic skins fly off; and meat (in a zip-top bag) is gently kneaded until it's of a uniform thickness. The head of the mallet can easily be covered with a clean bag or cloth or otherwise sanitized, but I primarily cover the food it comes into contact with, rather than the mallet. A heavy-duty tap is usually all that's needed. I have to say, swinging a hammer around in the kitchen is a lot of fun.
Sometimes I use a rubber hammer for practical non-cooking tasks, like assembling furniture (those pesky dowel ends!). But the next time a friend asks me, “Why do you Mallet In response to the question, “Do you have this in your kitchen?” I will provide a jar with an airtight lid as best I can for a demo and send you the link above.
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