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From what I understand, in addition to the problem of the heat differential between the jar and pot, steam will form under the jar and cause them to bounce. The
by batch12 4y ago
From what I understand, in addition to the problem of the heat differential between the jar and pot, steam will form under the jar and cause them to bounce. The bouncing can cause the jars to break.
- allannienhuis 4y agobut in this case, the temperature doesn't go above boiling, so no steam, and I would presume no resulting bounce.
- moehm 4y agoYou get steam (or vapor) below the boiling point. Look for example here: https://www.straightdope.com/21343295/how-can-water-turn-to-vapor-below-the-boiling-point https://www.straightdope.com/21343295/how-can-water-turn-to-...
- ghaff 4y agoSous vide also circulates. I have done infusions in a ball jar and it does end up bouncing around a bit. I like the idea of a small towel mentioned elsewhere in the thread.