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Thread: Freezer paper vs Vacuum Sealer
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September 25th, 2014, 10:13 AM #21
Re: Freezer paper vs Vacuum Sealer
I tried to describe this lastnight but didn't think it was coming out right so I didn't post it. I do the same thing with long pasta, but not things like shells, rotini or elbows. I keep them in 5 gallon buckets with gamma seal lids and O2 absorbers and desiccant.
But this is what I do with long pasta after it's been frozen for 3 days.
I can store a bunch of pasta in a small space this way.Rules are written in the stone,
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September 25th, 2014, 10:37 AM #22
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So, yeah. It's pretty much one of the most convenient damned things ever invented. Anything you want to put in a ziplock bag or other container that's not a liquid can be thrown in there.
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September 25th, 2014, 05:59 PM #23Active Member
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Re: Freezer paper vs Vacuum Sealer
You guys got me interested now. I'm definitely going to get one. Now just have to figure out which one. I will get the bulk roll opposed to the bags.
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September 25th, 2014, 07:46 PM #24
Re: Freezer paper vs Vacuum Sealer
I'm on my second Food Saver brand sealer and both have the shut down over heat problem. What brand are you other folks using and do they have the same problem?
That said, I buy my meats in bulk from the wholesale club, and sealer does do a great job in keeping my meats fresh.
Despite the overheating? problem I still love the sealer and just wait it out.
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September 25th, 2014, 07:51 PM #25Grand Member
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Re: Freezer paper vs Vacuum Sealer
My food saver does the overheat thing too, but only after 10 or 15 seals, maybe more. They're not meant for heavy use. I would like to upgrade to a more industrial version, but TBH I don't know if it's worth the extra 2-300 bucks for a little inconvenience. Mine was about $100 when I bought it years ago and is still chugging along.
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September 25th, 2014, 07:52 PM #26
Re: Freezer paper vs Vacuum Sealer
Rules are written in the stone,
Break the rules and you get no bones,
all you get is ridicule, laughter,
and a trip to the house of pain.
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September 25th, 2014, 08:15 PM #27
Re: Freezer paper vs Vacuum Sealer
A friend gave me this (brand new for free) . http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151287223359 Its a pretty good machine, big pc type power unit. The only thing i dont like is the heat bar doesnt stay on long enough, have to double seal a lot. I'm going to look into seeing if there is a screw i can turn to adjust the time or heat like the last one i had (not weston).
Next one will a vac chamber. You can do liquids without getting it all over the place.
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September 25th, 2014, 10:16 PM #28
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I was going through a food saver every two years. I butcher and package all of my own deer. We also buy meats in bulk.
I broke down and bought a $300 (on sale $449msrp) vacuum sealer
The older version of this one http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home-...3Bcat104668380
Since I bought it I've done 30 geese, 4 deer, 2 200+lb pigs and one Russian boar plus 4 30"+ striper and a half dozen 30"+ blue fish, countless trout and panfish any other meats we've bought.
I love it! Worth every penny. And unlike the standard $99 food savers you can replace parts when they go bad instead of buying a new unit.
The unit I have has a fuse, nice fans and a double sealing heat bar. I can seal all night w/o any shut downs from overheating.Last edited by soup; September 25th, 2014 at 10:19 PM.
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September 26th, 2014, 11:06 AM #29Senior Member
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Re: Freezer paper vs Vacuum Sealer
I have a vacuum sealer as well, and it gets used a lot during hunting season. I also buy the bulk rolls. There are some generic name bags available that are not worth bringing home. I try to get the food saver brand bags when they are on sale. I have also used some other bags that were equally as good as food saver brand bags at about half the cost.
I'm glad I read this post because I need to get more bags before hunting season.
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September 26th, 2014, 12:03 PM #30
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