Foodsavers

[Aussie Ora]

So every year my boss gives me a box off chocolates and a $100 .gift voucher to be used at certain stores .which is better then nothing lol .I appreciate anything I decided to get one of these this yearit's the first food saver I have ever had but working out well the mint I got for tonight's cook usually lasts a few days but now it might last a bit longer

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[ckreef]

We have a food saver. I use it all the time. I generally buy meat when it's on sale then portion it up, vacuum seal it and freeze for later consumption. 

[MacKenzie]

Vacuum sealing really does save the quality, wouldn't be without one.

[Steve M]

It's also great for freezing bbq like pulled pork, ribs, and chicken thighs. Take it out of the freezer, throw it right in some simmering water until thawed and warm, and it tastes like it came right off the grill. Comes in handy when you don't have any food in the house, your're starving, and wondering what to eat.

[FotonDrv]

I have been using one for years.  Food items to freeze for later use, AND freezing raw coffee beans for my home roaster size portions.

[Aussie Ora]

Great suggestions. I can see the benifits

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[tony b]

In addition to what the others have suggested, get some of the resealable/ziptop bags and the adapter piece for the hose unit. I buy spices, herbs, BBQ rubs, etc. in bulk and portion them into these bags. When I need to refill my shaker jar, just pop it open, take out what I need and reseal the rest. Keeps them much fresher and they last for months. 

http://www.foodsaver.com/food-storage-bags-and-containers/specialty-vacuum-seal-bags-and-rolls/

http://www.foodsaver.com/accessories-and-parts/adapters/foodsaver-vacuum-zipper-bag-adapter/137207-000-000.html?interaction=product&source=igodigital

Another specialty bag that I use a lot are the microwave cooking ones. Toss some veggies in, with some butter and seasoning, freeze them. When I need a quick side dish, grab one out of the freezer and pop into the micro. They work great on cut corn, green beans, broccoli, etc.

http://www.foodsaver.com/food-storage-bags-and-containers/vacuum-seal-bags-and-rolls/quart-size-vacuum-sealer-bags/foodsaver-freeze-n-steam-microwave-quart-vacuum-seal-cooking-bags16-count/FSFSBC0316-P00.html#start=6

 

[Aussie Ora]

Some great ideas Tony love the veggie idea they sell frozen veggie bags with sauce for the microwave but this would be way more economical especially if you are saving for another KK lol

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[beermachine]

I imagine that would also be a good way to marinate meat? You could probably also use it for sous vide cooking?

[tony b]

The FoodSaver is a great accessory if you want to Sous Vide. Not essential, but vacuum sealing is actually part of the process. By removing the air from the SV pouch, you improve the heat transfer to the contents (and the bags don't float!) You can use ziptop bags and force the air out by dunking them in water up to the zipper. Works OK, but not as well as the vacuum.

The FoodSaver has special hard plastic. reusable containers for marinating, too. I use mine occasionally for a quick marinade. My machine has a "marinate" cycle, but I'm not sure if all models do?

http://www.foodsaver.com/food-storage-bags-and-containers/vacuum-food-containers/vacuum-marinator/foodsaver-quick-marinator/FSFSAM0306-DTC.html

FoodSaver vacuum pumps don't like a lot of liquid in the bags (they shut off as a protective measure when they sense too much liquid), so you have to do a 2 step process if you want to SV a marinaded protein. High end vacuum sealers don't have this problem, but they cost quite a bit more. 

[Aussie Ora]

I seen those containers mine was on special and is a mid to low range product but I'm sure it will do the things I want like reseal in bags and keeping herbs fresher

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