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Kinda OT...vacuum sealers

tsbrady
tsbrady Posts: 101
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
the grilled fillets below got me thinking about buying a tenderloin and cutting it & freezing, I am thinking a vacuum sealer would preserve it better along with freezing leftovers... anybody have any suggestions?
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  • Frank from Houma
    Frank from Houma Posts: 5,755
    Can't beat fresh but I vacuum seal a bunch and I think it is well worth it.

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    Ideal for brisket or pulled pork - drop the bag in boiling water straight from the freezer
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    We freeze in portion sizes for two - birsket, pulled pork, buckboard bacon - I even have some vacuum packed smoked spares in the freezer but not sure how that will turn out.

    I will also vacuum pack veggies and other leftovers and put them in the fridge for later in the week. this past weekend had some left over fritata from the previous weekend that was vacuum packed and in the fridge. Had some new potatoes and chicken thighs last night that were vacuum packed and in the fridge.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,481
    Many many many of us here swear by Food Saver vacuum machines. There are many models to choose from at a variety of prices. The best advice I could give is don't go the cheapest, but no need to go the most expensive either...middle of the road around $120 is just fine for most homeowners.
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  • tsbrady
    tsbrady Posts: 101
    thanks for the reply Frank, can you recommend a brand/model...BTW... I work with a guy from Houma, last name Grillet, do you know the family by chance?
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    I would recomend the Foodsaver above all others. I have used one for several years and wouldn't be without it. They have several models and price ranges but all work well. I personally have the Pro III model. Good luck Bucky Buckshot
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  • Frank from Houma
    Frank from Houma Posts: 5,755
    Don't know any Grillets

    I have the cheapest FoodSaver on the market - as much as I do, I probably should have a little better one but it works for me.

    When I'm doing a bunch, I have to occassionally wait for the sealer to cool down but that isn't a real big deal.
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  • Frank from Houma
    Frank from Houma Posts: 5,755
    +1
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  • tsbrady
    tsbrady Posts: 101
    thanks for the info everybody!
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  • Gator Bait
    Gator Bait Posts: 5,244
     
    I agree with FoodSaver, I am single and buy my meat at Sam's so I have to freeze it. I think the FoodSaver does a good job of protecting my investment. I had chicken breast just the other night that I had frozen raw last December and they were perfect when defrosted. All my meats are preserved very well. The FoodSaver is impossible to find on sale or discounted. The best deal I have found is to go to the Bed, Bath & Beyond web site. At the top of the page there is an "email signup" where you can sign up for their coupons. I hate junk mail both email and snail mail and BB&B is not going to trash you with it. They are good about not over doing it and the coupons are worth it. When you sign up for them they instantly send you one by email that you can print out for 20% off any one item in their store. I used that to cut the price on the FoodSaver I linked to above. For the bag material I either go to Sam's and get a box of about 6 rolls for $39.95 or you will get more coupons for BB&B. There is also THIS site that was posted by another member here (sorry I can't remember who :blush: ) that has great prices. I have not tried them yet but will.



     
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  • KMagnus
    KMagnus Posts: 114
    I have a Food Saver I bought at Sam's Club several years ago and think it's ideal in many applications. I love to partially freeze flank steak, then cut and season it and vacuum seal it before it's completely thawed out. When I'm ready for fajitas, I move the package to the fridge that morning and can knock dinner out in about 30 minutes that night.

    I saw a different model Food Saver in Sam's this weekend for about $150. I liked the features it offered over the one I have (retractable hose, marinate button, and a few others).
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  • Eggspert in Training
    Eggspert in Training Posts: 19
    I recently purchased a foodsaver (the costco model), and found it cheap.

    I live in Atlanta, and there is a store off of Jimmy Carter Boulevard that buys all of Costco / BJ's overstock and returned items, and sells them for around 40% less.

    They always have some foodsavers on the shelves.
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