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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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 Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 06:39:38 AM
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| ....my foodsaver. It's better than I expected. If anyone has one and wants to share advice, I would appreciate it. I don't want to make any big mistakes. Now I can get started on the spagetti sauce and bread recipes that some you have been so kind to post. |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 07:13:23 AM
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Pre-freeze items that may squish when vacusealed. Example: I buy a large quantity of hamburger to make up meatballs, when the meatballs are cooked and ready for use I will put them on a cookie sheet and freeze them. When they are solid I will then transfer them to the bag and seal them, that way they don't squish!
I also go to costco and buy the 5lb brick of cheese, cut it into thirds and vacuseal the portions, seems to last forever!
Same with lunch meat. The other day I cooked a roast on the rotissarie with a spicy rub, cooled it, thin sliced it, and portioned it for the amount needed for lunches. Now I have lunch meat in the freezer when I need it.
So many things you can do with it, have fun!
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 08:01:52 AM
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Loved mine too I pre froze lots too as it will squash anything and any moisture willsuck into the vacume and is a mess. with fresh meat I would take a paper towel and place over end of the meat to catch any juice.
Enjoy Diana
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 08:05:00 AM
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| Diana does the paper towel just stay in the bag? I guess I'm trying to imagine the process. I do remember reading about not sucking anything into the motor. |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 3:01:18 PM
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Did you order it on line or go buy it in a store..I have been thinking about getting one, and this months Mother Earth News talks about all the BPA in canned veggies at the store. I am trying so hard to avoid all that. I am almost 90 percent sure I want one...
how sweet it is to love some one, how right itis to care |
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 3:22:53 PM
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I love my Foodsaver.
I usually freeze things like sauces, soups, etc. in foil containers. When the item is frozen solid, I pop it out of the container and seal it into a bag before it starts to thaw. Works wonderfully! You can even boil the bags to reheat. I've never done this, but its in the instructions that come with the machine.
If you add paper towel to absorb meat juices or other liquids, the paper towel does stay in the bag. It works fine, you can just remove it when you open the bag. Much better than the juices being sucked into the machine. It's a pain to clean up and the bag usually doesn't stay sealed, since the seal is compromised by the liquid.
Hope you enjoy your Foodsaver!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 4:23:08 PM
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My son used to have big fun with marshmellows. Fill a quart jar full of them..and do the suction thing..it is amazing..then release the lid..and they go back to normal. Just fun if you get bored..haha. I agree with the freezing some things first.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 5:35:31 PM
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| I bought mine at Costco and it is on sale right now for 129.00. Mine also has a little tray that pops out and you are supposed to wash it and pop it back in. I am really liking it so far. I just can't wait to seal up all kinds of things. I really think it will pay for itself in a short time. I like to go to Costco and buy just about everything once a month, so this will come in real handy. |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 11:39:20 AM
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i use mine to put veggies from the garden in. It works great
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
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