Sainsbury's Plum Chutney

Hotwater works as does a knock around the sides or a Teaspoon under the lid and lever up.

I bought some Tiptree jam directly from them. Had to buy a jar/bottle opener off Amazon as no matter what we tried DH nor I could get the lid off any of the 10 jars.

I have had the same thing happen with a jar of pasta sauce from Sainsbury's. Still remains firmly unopened. I haven't tried to open my jar of plum chutney yet.

Old style lever bottle opener works every time. Doesn’t bend your forks and scissors, and no trips to casualty! As busy bee says, you will hear the deal go.

fork under round lid move fork round till air makes a noise , works every time

I just pierce the lid with a pair of kitchen scissors to let the air out. The chutney never lasts long enough to go off.

I give jars a good band upside down on a wooden bread board. Not on an angle; straight down. It seems to break the seal. Then I have a rubber gripper for twisting the lid.

I have a Jarkey too, works every time.

I would take it back.

I have had this issue many times over the years. I've tried a silicone jar gripper opener thingy (sometimes worked) placing jar lid sideways between door & door frame (not recommended as can be messy) and have asked others who might have a stronger or better grip on occasion (not always someone else around when needed!) However, I successfully opened the last stubborn jar by using the bottle opener end of an old school tin opener (pictured). Just a small bit of downward pressure on the lid lets some air out/ loosens the seal and you can still close the lid properly after. Works everytime! 👍

I ease the lid up with a beer bottle opener till the seal is broken, works a treat.

I’ve tried grippy things to no avail. It’s hard to get them to grip tightly enough.

take it back to the store and ask for a replacement!

My DH drills small holes in the lids to release the vaccuim, never fails

Glad you opened it successfully / I
Tap the top of the jars I can’t open, sideways (carefully) on the kitchen floor - always works…

I was told to try tightening it before opening. I always have more success with the flat bladed screwdriver gently breaking the seal. Don't use too much force or you could break the glass rim.

I use the end of a teaspoon. Is the chutney nice after all your effort breaking into the jar ?

I have this gadget from Lakeland www.lakeland.co.uk/7706/jarkey-screw-top-jar-opener
It works very well

Just go under the lid rim with a blunt knife and poll very slightly to release the pressure. Cry easy and no effort required at all. Some tin openers have a little hook on the handle, just for that.

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I’ve tried just about every jar opening gadget over the years but now use a Kuhn Rikon one. It will open jars, bottles, nail varnish bottles and will easily peel back ring pulls. It will grip the jar etc lid without puncturing the metal.
I can also recommend the Kuhn Rikon tin opener. It de-bonds the lid and leaves all edges smooth and not sharp, also never comes in contact with the food so no problem cleaning it.
Both available from Amazon.

Yes tanith, I agree. Give it a good smack around the lid with the side of a wooden spoon, usually works for me.

Bash the lid Tim with a wooden rolling pin!
Good luck
Or take it back to the store and get a member of staff to open it! 🤣👍

I have a jarkey brilliant bit of tool
Before that I used to just put end of teaspoon or knife under the edge to pop seal

Have you been struggling to open it since 2016?

I tried the trick with hot water and rubber gloves and it worked! I have a jar of mincemeat dated 2016 which is now open. It tastes ok so I hope it's safe to use.