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01-23-2022, 09:45 PM | #16 | |
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Chamber vacuum sealers are superior in that aspect since they don’t really draw a vacuum at one one of a bag, but each has their place. I still use my Foodsaver on things that don’t fit into my chamber vac, like a slab of ribs, or when I just don’t feel like rolling the cart the chamber vac is on out of the room adjacent to the kitchen.
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01-23-2022, 09:59 PM | #17 |
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I agree with SudandSwine, try sealing manually.
Other things to try: If you have to have liquids in the bag, refrigerate to thicken the proteins / sauces. If the liquid is a broth or stock, put the bag with the liquid into the freezer for about 10-15 minutes, then add your meat and seal. Move your vac-sealer to the edge of the counter by a drawer. Put the bag in the drawer before inserting the end of the bag into the sealer. Let gravity be your friend, leaving no resistance for the escaping air. |
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01-24-2022, 09:22 AM | #18 |
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On my Foodsaver I've learned how to deal with the liquids using this trick. Start the cycle and immediately press and hold the seal button. The sealing process won't (or shouldn't) start until you release it. That way you're totally at the ready when the liquids start approaching the top of the bag.
Of course I tend to gravitate toward my chamber vac but prior to getting one that little trick really helped.
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01-24-2022, 02:34 PM | #19 |
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Guys, to eliminate any liquid issues just freeze your 'stuff' long enough for it to set-up. This works for meats, bacon etc. Everything holds it's shape. For delicate things like my cured and smoked fish that I don't want to crush, but don't want to freeze..., I use a grilling plank or a small plastic plate along with timing the 'seal' button.
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01-24-2022, 11:13 PM | #20 |
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I realize there is some security with using a vacuum sealed bag when cooking in a sous vide bath. But I have been using zip lock bags successfully for years without any leak problems. The trick of weighting down the bags (with a metal utensil) and closing the sinking bags as water pressure drives the air out has worked as long as I've kept the seal above the water with a wood-working clamp affixed to the side of the bath container. I've not felt it necessary to get a 'seal-a-meal' system - at least not for sous vide.
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01-24-2022, 11:56 PM | #21 | |
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01-25-2022, 05:55 PM | #22 |
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George,
They also make magnets to secure the bag under water. These do not have to be in the bag, but put the bag between the inner and outer magnet(s). https://www.amazon.com/pack-Sous-Mag...s%2C422&sr=8-3 |
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01-26-2022, 09:04 AM | #23 |
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I will sometime put a glass on top of the bag to hold it down
Thanks everyone Much appreciated
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01-26-2022, 01:36 PM | #24 |
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I went back and read this thread again. Your machine seals the bag OK, but doesn't suck the air out right. Is this correct ?
I went thru 3 of that brand before buying a better brand of sealer. What may be the problem is at some point when vacing a bag with liquid in it, the unit sucked some of the liquid up into the pump. This will cause the problem you are having. Sometimes they quit altogether or most times they just don't draw the vac right anymore. The liquid ruins the seals inside the pump. That company doesn't sell repair seals or pumps to retail customers like the better companies do. You have to send the machine back to them for the repair. Cheaper to buy a new one from them or spend a little more and buy a better brand of machine. JWWFM-YMMV
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01-26-2022, 08:58 PM | #25 | |
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01-27-2022, 06:40 PM | #26 |
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01-27-2022, 09:25 PM | #27 |
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George, You peaked my interest in Sous Vide. I wanted to buy the Anova 1000 Watt model ($169) with WiFi, but wasn't sure if this is something I might continue using. So I cheaped out and bought the InkBird 1000 Watt Model ($72) with WiFi. I can always give this away if I think i need to upgrade in the future. It arrived today and will go shopping at the commissary to try it out tomorrow / weekend. WiFi was a little difficult to set up because I use a MAC Address rejection filter in inside my firewall. The unit doesn't list the MAC on the box or on the unit; I had to create a "hotspot" on my phone to capture the address, then program it into the WAP. Overall wasn't difficult, I gave it a quick test run just to test remote capability. The real test comes with cooking. Hopefully I'll have thanks to give you for peaking my interests..... Any suggestions for the first few runs? |
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01-28-2022, 08:11 AM | #28 |
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My favorites have been pork chops and steak and then searing them in a cast iron pan Eggs are good Comes out perfect but takes about 45 min The chicken I did last for soup came out excellent- tender and moist and easy to shred- did the breast at 140*
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01-28-2022, 08:20 AM | #29 | |
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Thanks George, time isn't a factor for me these days. Any recommendations for books that you may have purchased and liked for Sous Vide? or any sites that might be useful to someone who has had no exposure to the process. I learn quickly, and look forward to experimenting. |
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01-28-2022, 08:26 AM | #30 |
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Anova has an app that has some recipes The rest I got from this site
I did the pork chops @ 145* and the steak at 135*
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