VACUUM SEALERS

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gary s

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I never had a Vacuum Sealer till about 4 years ago, Wow was I changed. Never crossed my mind about getting one I just used the Ole Zip-Lock bag and Straw method. But after I got one, I don't see how I did without one for so long.

Mine gets used at least once a week, sometimes more,

Probably the best gadget or toy you should have is a Vac Sealer The uses are endless

Just my 2 cents worth

Gary
 
  Yep I agree, We have a food saver can't remember what model but it has been great for us. I am thinking of getting a commercial sealer, I just haven't told the wife yet......
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Gary,

I remember us sharing stories about sucking air from Ziploc bags...along this line "I don't need no frickin foodsaver". The best time was when baging raw chicken LOL

A co-worker kept insisting I borrow his machine when he heard me talking about 10lbs of smoked fish, 25lbs of smoked sausage, etc.


It didn't take me long to decide to get one after that...

Two years later ...I am like you ....I use it all the time: leftovers, to freeze coffee beans, to warm food (in hot water).

After I bought it I would take it into the basement after every use. But it gets used so often ...so I just leave it now on the table in the dining room (wife not happy about it).
 
Here is a funny story for you, I was talking to one of our neighbors and vacuum sealers came up, I said I was glad I finally got a new one, She said what kind did you have before I said Zip-locks and a straw and the old suction device was worn out. And besides that I'm tired of sucking up all that Chicken Juice. Should have seen the look on her face.

Gary
 
 
I never had a Vacuum Sealer till about 4 years ago, Wow was I changed. Never crossed my mind about getting one I just used the Ole Zip-Lock bag and Straw method. But after I got one, I don't see how I did without one for so long.

Mine gets used at least once a week, sometimes more,

Probably the best gadget or toy you should have is a Vac Sealer The uses are endless

Just my 2 cents worth

Gary
Amen to vacuum sealers.  I store about 130-150 pounds of hunted game each year and it comes out fresh from the package even a year later.

I do have to say getting a good vacuum sealer is very key.  They are notorious for crapping out or working well for a short period of time and then never really doing so well afterwards.  I dealt with that problem and went to the Weston Pro 2100 and never looked back, it really sucks! ... in a good way :D
 
Definitely the food saver game saver model own 2 one for the truck for hunting and fishing trips and one for the house for sous vide cooking and freezer packing meat they really earn their keep as far as I'm concerned
 
Just bit the bullet and bought a chamber vac from Lisa.  Couldn't be happier.  Going from the suction vac to a chamber vac is akin to going from ziploc and straws to a suction vac.
 
Funny thing is, after you get one you will say to your self "I should of had one years ago"

Gary
 
Just bit the bullet and bought a chamber vac from Lisa.  Couldn't be happier.  Going from the suction vac to a chamber vac is akin to going from ziploc and straws to a suction vac.
My answer to that is: I don't need no stinkin' chamber sealer.

P.s. read my first entry in this thread
 
I love both of my sealers.  last night, vacuum sealed some lemon juice ice cubes that I created from a recent lemon bush harvest. 
 
I think I have the cheapest- most bottom of the line Seal-a-Meal there is. I really wish it would crap out so I could get a better one! It was a gift years ago, and it just keeps on going and it works good for what it is.I've been eying that VacMaster Duo 550. Guess I am going to have to have a  talk, and come to an understanding with Santa next year...
 
I just checked out the Weston site and see the have a decent priced chamber sealer, I may have to look into this more, Start the research for this fall. 
 
I had a food saver,, ok but kept overheating,,, just bought the vacmasters pro350 from Lisa,,, OMG what a difference,,,, Got to have them for sure!! 

Yep use them all the time,,, like a designated stuffer,,, once you get one you go "Wowza,,, Why didn't I get this alot sooner" LOL
 
Well I just looked up vacmaster as well Sounds like a good product line. Now I need to research these 2 and get some ideas...... I remember hearing Lisa's name a few times and I may have looked up the site. But for the life of me I can't remember. Can anyone put in touch with her or her site? Thx. in advance.
 
I just purchased a Weston Pro 1100. It is a sweat machine. We sealed about 75' this last weekend with not issues. mostly all sausage, sticks, and brawts. 
 
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