1. Add some gripYou can use items like a dry dish towel, plastic wrap or a piece of silicone (often found in kitchens as a heat-resistant mat or shelf liner).
2. Tap the lidTake a wooden spoon or a butter knife with the handle facing the lid. Give the lid of the jar a couple of firm taps. This can have the effect of disrupting the seal.
3. Break the sealGo a step further and carefully use the tip of a butter knife, a bottle opener or even a flat-head screwdriver as a prying device. You can also use a screwdriver to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew.
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4. Try the water hammerUsing "the water hammer." can break the seal on a stuck jar. Grab the jar with your non-dominant hand and tilt it 45 degrees with the lid down.
5. Add some heatApplying heat to the lid will expand it slightly, releasing it from its tight grip. Heating methods include running the lid under hot water or putting the jar, lid first, into a bowl of hot water for 30 seconds
6. Reach for a jar-opening gadgetIf you regularly have trouble opening jar lids, stubborn or otherwise, or if you simply love kitchen gadgets, this method is for you.