Quick chutney questions

Little_Vics

So I've done it, but one lid has just 'popped' (lid hasn't come off, it just popped if you know what I mean). Is this normal?

aimme13

I made chutney for the first time last night! I put it in hot and lids on when warm (mainly because it was half past midnight and i needed sleep!) ended up with 8 jars and noticed all ok except one has 'popped' have stuck them on top of a cupboard for a month and will keep an eye on them.......what type did you make?

Little_Vics

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2865/green-tomato-chutney.jsp - this one!

Good to know popping is normal.

marmiterulesok

Yes,it's normal.The popping sound,which can sound very loud,is the seal being formed in the jar.It's just what you want to happen.

art_for_arts_sake

Popped in, or popped out? Most commercially used jar lids these days have a security lid which is sucked in as the contents cool. If you can click it it could be a sign that the contents have started to ferment (unlikely in this time span) or the lid hasn't sealed properly. If so I'd remove the lid and heat the contents in a microwave carefully before replacing the lid. A layer of clingfilm will sometimes improve the seal if necessary.

Sukey

I made a batch of green tomato chutney yesterday and I know it needs to mature for a while but I'm not sure how long we should wait before using it. Any ideas?
Thanks!

Grimbal

I made GT chutney a couple of years back & left it for 2 months. Seemed to be edible at that point

kettlenic

I made pear chutney this weekend with the intention of eating it over christmas ..

Seakay

It really does vary from recipe to recipe - minimum of 6 weeks, usual suggestions 3-6 months.
As green tomato chutney is a keeper (shelf life usually given as two years but many examples annecdotally of far longer and the chutney does continue to mature and mellow) I would definitely give it at least 2 months - try and leave it until Christmas or New Year. It will be perfectly edible before that but will not be as smooth in flavour

fort_crafter

I made green tomato chutney at the weekend and my recipe said leave for three months.