Vacuum sealing juicy stuff

[whistlepig]

I have a LEM Maxvac 250 that does a good job. When sealing foods with a lot of juice it's a hassle keeping the juices out of the seal area so that the seal isn't affected. I do have absorbent pads but their somewhat of a hassle.

The vacuum sealer does have a "Seal Only" option. Is sealing without the vacuum the way to go on juicy stuff?

 

[DougE]

Partially freeze before vac sealing if possible.

 

[jcam222]

Like Doug said I partially freeze first. It is why I always ponder getting a chamber sealer though.

 

[DougE]

It is why I always ponder getting a chamber sealer though.

Same here.

 

[whistlepig]

I just looked at prices for chamber sealers. Partially freezing is a much better option for me thank you!

 

[912smoker]

I just looked at prices for chamber sealers. Partially freezing is a much better option for me thank you!

Umm yeah...same here.

Keith

 

[DougE]

I just looked at prices for chamber sealers. Partially freezing is a much better option for me thank you!

Bags for chamber vac sealers are way cheaper, but it takes quite awhile to reach the break even point considering the cost of upgrading to a chamber vac.

 

[Fueling Around]

I got a set of the bars that are supposed to block liquids when I got a Cabelas vac unit.
They don't work unless using the pulse mode
As the replies said
Freeze is the best way on a traditional vac unit and I still use the pulse mode.
Cannot justify the cost and storage space of a chamber unit

 

[whistlepig]

Just looked at my LEM and it does have a pulse mode that I have never tried.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Try putting everything in a zip lock bag first (left unzipped)... With the end folded over and pointing away from the seal...

 

[radioguy]

Chamber sealer is a game changer. soups sauces all lay flat. Brisket ribs get a wet treatment.

RG

 

[chopsaw]

Just looked at my LEM and it does have a pulse mode that I have never tried.

I used to always pre freeze , mostly to keep sausage from smashing .
After I got a Lem 100 I use the pulse function if I'm in a hurry . Works great . Just hit seal as needed .

 

[normanaj]

I too have a LEM 100 and have used the pulse function a few times myself without issue.

Pre freezing takes the guess work out of it though,just freeze/seal.I'm all about eliminating guess work these days,need to give the brain more rest these days!

 

[whistlepig]

Some good suggestions about Pulse Mode and partial freezing for my next smoke. I think I've had my Lem about 4 years now and never tried pulse. Did a little online research about pulse. I wondered what all those extra buttons on my sealer were for. Directions?! I don't need to read any steenkin directions.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Directions?! I don't need to read any steenkin directions.

Takes the Manhood right out of a man if he has to read directions...

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Like Doug said I partially freeze first. It is why I always ponder getting a chamber sealer though.

Once you get one you will never know how you got along without it! I would put on the must have list.

 

[sandyut]

Partially freeze before vac sealing if possible.

Never thought of this! Fantastic idea! Thank you!

 

[Winterrider]

My Vacmaster 360 when using the pulse mode and then seal, Never produces a good seal right away just melts the plastic, have to do it twice. Talked with CS and they said that's the way they are. I highly doubt this is how it was designed. Works fine in normal vac mode. Cannot recommend this model. I still use my old Food Saver more than this unit.

 

[Fueling Around]

I used to always pre freeze , mostly to keep sausage from smashing .
After I got a Lem 100 I use the pulse function if I'm in a hurry . Works great . Just hit seal as needed .

I didn't know that some vac sealers do not have a pulse mode. All 4 of my units have the pulse option and seal on demand option.

My Vacmaster 360 when using the pulse mode and then seal, Never produces a good seal right away just melts the plastic, have to do it twice. Talked with CS and they said that's the way they are. I highly doubt this is how it was designed. Works fine in normal vac mode. Cannot recommend this model. I still use my old Food Saver more than this unit.

How does the VM 360 work when just sealing the end of the bag from a cut roll?
If that works fine, maybe try using the pulse and than hitting the cancel button then go to the seal mode.

 

[Newglide]

Was complaining about this, this weekend. Never thought about freezing the liquid first.