Vacuum sealing foods
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Comments (3)When I saw the title of this thread I was hoping you already had one and wanted to comment on it. I plan to get one but don't have it yet. I have used food savers for a long time though and really like them. The down-side to a food saver is you have to use food-saver bags and also you can't seal bags that have liquid in them (soup, sauces, etc). With the central vacuum type, you use regular zip-loc bags. since the bags are not sealed with heat, you can seal soups and liquids just fine. The super convenience of the central vac sealer is a HUGE plus in my mind. Storing a food saver and bags takes space....See MoreFood savers?
Comments (24)I put my food on trays, so I can pre-freeze (about 30 minutes) and then seal. Having it dry out for a modest amount of time in the freezer is ideal for some things. I find meat doesn't oxidize and turn brown inside the bag if I freeze it first, whereas it does if I don't. I don't want a lot of freezing and thawing, and if you can pack the contents loosely without additional moisture, pouring out what you need is ideal, especially if it's things like sliced fruit or bacon slices. stir fryi, I freeze muffins, cookies, sweet breads (sliced, not whole), etc. all the time. But you have to pre-freeze them. If that's a problem, I can see why this wouldn't suit you. I don't mind though, especially when I can pull something out months (and even years like that skirt steak) later and there's no issues with the food. bamahostaman, that's a good tip about elevating your VS. I just figure if I went to the trouble of making real food, and making it well, I want to save it so it will be eaten in its entirety. It's another process. Does it save time? No, not while I'm doing it. But it sure saves time when I don't have to cook again so soon, and the food tastes as fresh as when I made it. I suspect those of you who don't love it, simply have a different method or means of food preservation. Certainly a different style of cooking. It's great for my particular lifestyle, because I don't always have the energy to cook when people are hungry; but I can always pull something out of the freezer that people are happy to eat!...See MoreVacuum Food Sealers.
Comments (15)One 3rd yard sale food saver. ALL worked just fine! First one... sealing gasket was a bit shot. Washing/drying well and turning over gave it a little longer life. Second on is a real bare bones model and I have NO complaints about it. BUT last weekend hit the mother lode at 2 years sales. At LEAST $60 worth of bags, including a package of maybe 30-40 8" bags and a box of 4 rolls, both UNOPENED! AND a food saver that is a serious upgrade from what I had... tho seems to be discontinued. Spent a whopping $10 for everything. FS has an attachment that vac seals lids onto wide mouth mason jars. NOT for canning, but great for things like rice, beans & small pasta. Have found a messa their cannisters, but more often than not, they lose their seal?? I'm cooking for one & always lookiing for bargains in the meat/chicken area. A regular sized package of ground beef or boneless chicken breasts is just TOO much for me to cook for just me. I repackage, vac seal and freeze. A portion for 1-2 servings only takes about 20-30 minutes in room temp water to go from rock hard to ready to cook. A few times a year, my freezer get to avalanche stage & needs a reorganization. I NEVER find freezer burned stuff buried at the bottom any more....See MoreHow do I vacuum seal dried food in jars?
Comments (16)1. Universal Lid can be sealed with the hand-held FreshSaver - no hose or lid sealer needed. I'm glad you asked, I've never tried using the FreshSaver for that task. The Universal Lids come in two sizes and you can use them on any "solid" container that has a smooth rim. I do have one concern using the FreshSaver instead of the FoodSaver with hose and jar sealer. When all the air is out of the container, the FoodSaver stops. You're never really sure that's true using the hand-held FreshSaver. You might want to call FoodSaver and talk to them for more information. 2. From FoodSaver user manual: To Vacuum with Mason Jar - Always pre-soak new metal lids. Bring water to boil, then turn off. Pre-soak lids 5-10 minutes. Helpful hint: Make sure your lids are separated during this process. When you do several lids at a time they tend to stack. I love my little Lid Sterilizing Rack for this process. You can put 12 regular or wide-mouth lids in the rack, which keeps the lids separated for maximum exposure to the hot water 3. It works great for salad greens, just make sure you do NOT vacuum-seal strong smelling vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Do not vacuum package whole avocados with their pits, but I do vacuum-seal guacamole and it will stay fresh much longer. 4. If you have a Tuesday Morning store near you, you might want to look there for FoodSaver items. That's where I got my FreshSaver. I also bought a FoodSaver there for $60 (included bags, rolls of bags, 1 canister, jar sealer and hose). 5. One thing to keep in mind with a new dehydrator, make sure it has a variable temperature thermostat. Check out the link below for more general information. Sounds like you are ready for a new food adventure! ;-) -Grainlady Here is a link that might be useful: NCHFP - Dehydrators...See Moreemma
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