in-the-kitchen Re-cook sauce that has already been bottled

[juseasy]

Yesterday, I made a scotch bonnet sauce with water, vinegar and salt.  I've already cooked it down and hot bottle it.
When I did it, I was in a bit of rush and now I realize that I've added too much water. 
 
 
Is it safe to dump all of those bottles back into the pot, cook it down and bottle again?
 
 
 
Thanks

 

[The Hot Pepper]

It depends on how they have been stored. If they are in the fridge yes. If they are room temp but shelf stable yes. Think of it like this. You can take already made ketchup and put it in your sauce right? So think of it as an ingredient and just do your thing.

 

[juseasy]

Awesome!
 
They are not refrigerated but I've kept the pH below 4.0.
 
Thank you for your help!

 

[salsalady]

Yes you can rebatch. If they are in woozy bottles, please use new caps. Caps with liners cannot be safely cleaned and re-used


If in Mason jars, use fresh lids.

 

[juseasy]

just an update
 
I cooked the sauce for another hour.  To be safe I washed then boiled the bottles and used new caps.  It turned out great
 
 
Thanks guys!

 

[The Hot Pepper]