We do left overs a lot too. Just had meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole last night. All in one bag. Each item frozen separately before vacuum sealing. To defrost. Just boil the whole bag in water and cut open.
-
ODT Gun Show & Swap Meet - May 4, 2024! - Click here for info
Food vacuum sealer, who does it? Opinion? Pros / cons?
- Thread starter gunner1982
- Start date
Thanks guys!
I ended up in Cabelas and got the pro series for $149 and a box of assorted bag sizes.
Used the roll of bags that came with it and a few of the different sized bags
It was time consuming at first but once I got the sizes down I was humming right along
I a bunch of different meat to try it out and I used the “liquid blockers) on the ground hamburger and ground Turkey to keep the juices from Leaking out of the bags (I will cook them first next time, thanks to the recommendation on here)
I appreciate it guys!
I look forward to still getting tips and tricks on here.
Keep the thread ALIVE!
I ended up in Cabelas and got the pro series for $149 and a box of assorted bag sizes.
Used the roll of bags that came with it and a few of the different sized bags
It was time consuming at first but once I got the sizes down I was humming right along
I a bunch of different meat to try it out and I used the “liquid blockers) on the ground hamburger and ground Turkey to keep the juices from Leaking out of the bags (I will cook them first next time, thanks to the recommendation on here)
I appreciate it guys!
I look forward to still getting tips and tricks on here.
Keep the thread ALIVE!
I am a huge fan of leftovers so this is going to be Used a lot.
After all of the talk about vacuum sealers, I decided to thaw out an 8 lbs prime rib roast that I bought from Publix in December 2020. I had wrapped it twice with Reynolds Freezer Paper taping it for each wrap. And then I vacuumed sealed it with double seals. It took four days to thaw in the refrigerator. I marinaded it on Tuesday to cook it on Wednesday. The roast is good and tastes as good as a fresh roast.
When I first took it out of the freezer, there was no visible sign that the vacuum was lost. And after thawing and removing the bag, the paper was still tightly adhered to the roast.
Cooking continues during rest. And the thawed roast still holding a vacuum.
Seasoned for an overnight cure. The Publix dated sticker.
When I first took it out of the freezer, there was no visible sign that the vacuum was lost. And after thawing and removing the bag, the paper was still tightly adhered to the roast.
Cooking continues during rest. And the thawed roast still holding a vacuum.
Seasoned for an overnight cure. The Publix dated sticker.
Hey Mike, We have the "Food Saver" brand of vacuum sealer. It's good until the seals dry out and then may or may-not work after re-moisturizing and reseating the seals. Of course I use it for frozen goods but also for any food items that come in a box. It keeps the product fresh and bugs out. Also use it for first aid and survival items (matches & stuff).
I go a step further. I've bought desiccant packs and unbox all new ammo. Put 50 rounds in a bag, add a desiccant pack, and then seal it, marking the date. I'm currently using bags from the early 1990's now for IDPA and I've never had a bad round.
There's so much that you can do with these machines!
that’s great stuff.
I will have to look into the desiccant packs to throw in with my ammo.
I will have to look into the desiccant packs to throw in with my ammo.
We buy hamburger from Costco in large packs, make patties, put them on a cookie sheet and throw them in the freeze overnight. Bag them the next day 2 or 3 to a bag.
Not that I support Amazon, but this is the size I use.
I've been using these in the freeze-dried veggie food containers we have purchased along with other things that require moisture-free storage. Btw, 2 grams = 2 CCs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ICANZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use a Food Saver brand machine, with the extra attachment that does ... other stuff I've never done. My advice is stuff you've already seen: do TWO SEALS on each end of the bags. I do the first seal, trim some of the excess, then hit it again so that the second seal lands in a different spot on the plastic.
If you decide to go with bagrolls of various brands, pay attention to the dimensions of the rolls. I bought some and the roll itself is too large to fit in the reservoir on my machine, so I have to use scissors to cut the bags to size. Luckily, they aren't too wide, which is the real issue, since the width is the real significant dimension. I know to pay attention next time I order bags off Amazon or Ebay or wherever I scored this roll.
If you decide to go with bagrolls of various brands, pay attention to the dimensions of the rolls. I bought some and the roll itself is too large to fit in the reservoir on my machine, so I have to use scissors to cut the bags to size. Luckily, they aren't too wide, which is the real issue, since the width is the real significant dimension. I know to pay attention next time I order bags off Amazon or Ebay or wherever I scored this roll.
Similar threads
