Food saver

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:54 pm

They worked for me too. I'll give you a product review on my mini food saver. 20 bucks and 10 bucks on bags. I have harvesting in mind so I'll probably skunk out tomorrow.

John · Post by **John** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:27 pm

harvesting skunk? nice!

shallow minded II · Post by **shallow minded II** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:54 pm

Buc was telling everyone how pleased he was with the vacum pump he got in Panama last year, why don't borrow his unit & see how you like it before buying one.

justabucup · Post by **justabucup** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:58 pm

shallow minded II wrote:Buc was telling everyone how pleased he was with the vacum pump he got in Panama last year, why don't borrow his unit & see how you like it before buying one.

Head for the mountains Ronnie. Head for the mountains.

ChrisR · Post by **ChrisR** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:34 pm

Any update on this Dave?

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:15 am

Seems to be fine. I have some steaks in the freezer I stored the day I got it almost 3 months ago and no freezer burn. Has worked fine for fish but haven't managed to keep any for more than a couple weeks. I like it so far.

mudfish · Post by **mudfish** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:25 am

DaveR wrote:Seems to be fine. I have some steaks in the freezer I stored the day I got it almost 3 months ago and no freezer burn. Has worked fine for fish but haven't managed to keep any for more than a couple weeks. I like it so far.

Which one did you end up buying?

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:31 am

The hand held Fresh Saver. 20 bucks.

TampaJim · Post by **TampaJim** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:58 am

I have owned/tried everything from the handheld vampires to the high-dollar vacuum packers with the built-in storage and automated cutting tool. IMO, the winner is the plain old basic Seal-A-Meal with NO whistles and bells.

Retail on the basic Seal-A-Meal is $50. However, they can be had on eBay for $20-25 new in the box - just outbid/outsmart the hungry housewives on the site.

FYI, you can also get bags and marinating/storage canisters on eBay as well - just make sure you know the going price at the store so you don't overbid. Always watch the shipping and seller's rating and you will be just fine.

Jim -

texas · Post by **texas** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:33 am

yeah I have a foodsaver that I could not live without. I rarely use it to vacuum seal items, however, I ALWAYS use it to reseal potato chip bags, frozen food bags, etc...it preserve foods for 3 to 5 times longer than their regular life and to save money....it does take work and time!!...

jbdba01 · Post by **jbdba01** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:49 pm

I used to saturate my wood chunks for my smoker much like the marinating of the meats.

Throw the chunks in the water - turn on vacuum. Good to go. Wood smokes longer, plus you get some steam. I always forgot to soak the wood until I started the fire.

Hmmm.....Boston Butts....

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