Vaccume pack/heat sealer
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We've got one of these. Works well and hasn't died after a single use like this piece of crap.
Generally we buy SousVideTools bags, usually by the roll.
Generally we buy SousVideTools bags, usually by the roll.
Bought a cheap one and it was hit and miss.
Bought this Sealer and although not still for sale, has been solid.
I would probably buy from These guys when of if I need to replace the current machine.
Quality bags are also important imo.
Bought this Sealer and although not still for sale, has been solid.
I would probably buy from These guys when of if I need to replace the current machine.
Quality bags are also important imo.
I have one of these, pricey for a home machine but really good
www.sousvidetools.com
SousVideTools® IV2.5 Deep Chamber Vacuum Sealer
The SousVideTools® IV2.5 Deep Chamber Vacuum Sealer is an entry level machine with a 250mm sealing bar which allows you to vacuum seal & package anything - including liquids. It features a 25cm sealing bar, deep chamber and a function for marinating foods.
www.sousvidetools.com
Some interesting options, thanks peeps, I forgot about this thread!
Some are a bit pricey though...!
I think this one mentioned above is about as much as I'd want to spend...
Needs to be big enough to do, say an 18oz steak
Some are a bit pricey though...!
I think this one mentioned above is about as much as I'd want to spend...
Needs to be big enough to do, say an 18oz steak
Is there any advantage to that versus a traditional freezer bag?
Just curious as I use the freezer bags with the sliding lock on them and they seem to work well. Couple of quid just.
Size doesn't really matter...
I've got an Andrew James one my ex bought me which is one of those you just clamp it down over the last inch of the end of the bag.
If you get a roll of bag material, just cut as much as you need off, seal one end, stick your meat in and then vacuum and seal the other end.
I'd like to use it for vac-packing food for the freezer too, so I guess i'd need to buy the proper plastic bags for it?
I’ve got an Andrew James one which I’ve had for years. I bought it to vacuum pack meat I bought from Tom Hixons. Portion it up and stick it in the freezer. The bags come in a roll, cut to length on the machine, seal one end, put food in and vacuum seal the other end
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As said, buy and use these bags.
I find it the sealer good for marinating meat as well (although care is needed).
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Got one of these for the 50g bags, sounds like it's gonna break everytime I use it but it never fails me tbh.
if your a go-hard ham-fisted kind of guy that wants the steel on steel expensive ching sound, don't get this.
Or as my Old Man used to say, buy the best you can afford.
+1 for these
Also I double seal for long term storage
if your a go-hard ham-fisted kind of guy that wants the steel on steel expensive ching sound, don't get this.
Or as my Old Man used to say, buy the best you can afford.
+1 for these
Also I double seal for long term storage
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I used to, but have stopped. I had a habit of putting the second seal too close to the first which would end up damaging the first. Some bags can get a bit brittle too at the seal so on occasion I'd end up with 2 no so good and slightly leaky seals.