That jar method is good, i use it alot, but like you said it can leave some or alot of liquid at the bottom that never absorbs. First DON"T put them on paper towels or newspapers after a cure cuz it's almost imposible to get them back off without ripping up the towel/paper. SO if you take them out, strain if you have to for a few minutes. Then put them on a plate, not plastic, and put them in the fridge uncovered, skein side up for 3-24 hours usually 6. They will dry up a bit but the skein will begin to get tacky and leathery but not gooey. Pull them out when they seem to be tough but not hard. This will make the eggs less messy and they will stay on your hook ALOT longer. If they get hard that's ok too, as soon as they hit the water they will soften up a bit. This also prevents really gooey eggs once they come out of the freezer and thaw. Works well.