How do I open this jar of pickles?

Trouble opening the pickle jar? For many it can be a frustrating task that can turn them away from pickles completely. Please don't give up! Read these easy techniques and begin enjoying pickles once again.

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   Run the top of the pickle jar under hot water for a minute or so. With a towel, so as not to burn your hands, smoothly twist the cap off.
   
   
   

   
   
   
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   Take a sharp knife and very carefully stab a hole through the lid of the pickle jar, releasing the pressure from the jar, then twist the cap off.
   
   
   

   
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   Use a knife and stick it between the edge of the lid and the jar. Carefully pry the lid off
   
   
   

   
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   Take a hard object such as a spoon and tap the edge of the pickle jar lid, creating small indents, around approximately half the lid. Then tap the bottom of the jar and twist the cap off.
   
   
   

   
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   If you're absolutely desperate you can buy a product such as the One Touch Jar Opener to pop off lids of any kind :
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