Add rye grain

Adding Rye Grain

Now that your jars are ready, it's time to add your rye grain.

Rye Grain Materials

Pour Rye Grain in Each Jar

Add one cup (227 g) of rye grain to each jar. Then, add 2/3 cup (160 mL) of water to each jar. Add the lid and screw back on the lid ring, but make sure not to tighten it too hard.

Pouring Rye Grain in Mason Jar

Pouring Water in Mason Jar

Add Lid and Foil

Put the poly-fil-stuffed lids back on each jar. Then, cut out an 8 x 8-inch square of aluminum foil for each jar and securely cover the top of each with it.

Mason Jar Lid Covered with Aluminum Foil

Wrap Tools in Foil

Wrap the scalpel handle (not the blade) and tweezers with aluminum foil. You will add the scalpel and tweezers to the pressure cooker alongside the mason jars.

Scalpel, Tweezers and Aluminum Foil

Aluminum Foil Wrapped Scalpel and Tweezers

Also, wrap a spoon in aluminum foil and add this to the pressure cooker later. After pressure cooking, you'll likely need a spoon to help open the mason jars.

Spoon and Aluminum Foil

Aluminum Foil Wrapped Spoon