How can I tell if my lids sealed on my pickles? ?

Ok , a few of them made a pop sound when I pressed down on the centre, few did not. I think they may be filled too much , when I stand back and look they look ok, however when I look at the jar in my hand it looks full about to the first rim. Is it a half an inch from the lid or down further ? I did not think this would be that tricky but a first time is bound to have errors. This probably should be clear to me but under going cancer treatments sometimes makes my mind not so clear. Thank you for taking the time to help me with my pickles.

Is there a way now to correct the problem ? Do I reopen them pour some brine out ? If so how does the jar reseel ?

if They’re sealed, I would leave them but yes, you can pour some out and clean the lids and be sure they’re dry as are the jar’s tops and re do it.

I will say this, since the stuff in the jars is not going to be hot, you may want to heat it up in the jar in your microwave a bit just so the glass doesn’t break when you stick the jars in the boiling water. Or you could put them in the pot while it is heating the water - that’s what i would do.

If theyre sealed though, I would say just to leave them and remember it for the next time.

I don’t know if you have a dishwasher but I have a friend that seals her veggies in the dishwasher. You just clean everything like you would normally and put the lids on tight. When we pull them out of the dishwasher they’re sealed. I put mine upside down on the counter when I pull them out and leave them to cool for 24 hours. Some people don’t. I just learned it from my grandparents and I just can’t change my process. Lol

Yea. It takes a long time. I just did 25 jars of salsa at my son’s house. Lol. I feel your pain...... most people have no idea how long it takes to do that and the pain to pull the skin off hot tomatoes. Lol

Psst...meat is really really good canned. Like a pot roast. You won’t want it any other way though so proceed with caution. Lol

So wonderful to hear from you again, I never tire of hearing about all your very very helpful tips. I have long English cucumbers ready for picking now I am excited to know I can pickle them. My other veggies I did I loved but my field cucumbers where slimy so tossed them. Now I want to try again. My first batch I boiled the brine , cooled slightly and poured over veggies I arranged in jars. After your help I went and checked all my jars and there was no popping or give when I pressed down so I knew they sealed this time. Thank you and please write as many times as you’d like. 😀