One of the best ways to preserve food is freezing.
Freezing keeps the flavor and texture better than any other method available to
home cooks. However, freezer burn, the dehydration of frozen foods causes
a lot of waste. The best way to prevent it and make your frozen foods last
longer and taste better, is to remove as much air as possible, and to use thick
plastic containers. Vacuum food sealers, like the FoodSaver brand do this,
and I've been using them for over 25 years.
Here are a variety of food sealers, at the best prices I could
find. Scroll down this page for photos, descriptions, prices and ordering
information. See this page for
Canners (all types).
Everything can be shipped by a variety of methods, including
overnight, if you have a canning emergency!
For more information, and NO obligation to buy, just click on
the links in the Amazon boxes on the left!
Food Sealers for Home Freezing
FoodSaver V2244 Advanced Design Vacuum Sealer, Black
This model foodsaver
is entry level, works great, but it is less automatic that the following
models.
FoodSaver V2840 Advanced Design
This one is the least expensive of the Food Saver models that has all the
advamced features, like automatic bag detection and sealing, which makes it
faster and easier to seal. And yes, you can seal and freeze foods with
liquids (just freeze the unsealed bag in the freezer overnight, THEN seal
it!)
About $135
Features
Home vacuum-packaging system vacuums, seals, and shuts off
automatically
Upright vacuum-sealing
appliance with SmartSeal technology keeps food fresh longer
Push-button operation;
built-in roll storage and cutter; automatic liquid detection
Crush-free instant seal;
2 vacuum speeds; 2 seal levels; progress lights; integrated
bag opener
Marinate and canister
modes; includes 3 quart-size bags, 2 gallon-size bags, and a
roll of bag material
Measures approximately 6
by 18-8/9 by 10-2/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
FoodSaver FreshSaver FSFRSH0051
Handheld Vacuum Sealing System
This is their low-priced version. Better suited toward re-usable
storage, such as in the fridge, when you will be getting into the bag and
resealing it. It's new and looks like it will be priced under $20.
Features
Rechargeable
handheld vacuum appliance for use with specially designed zipper bags
and deli tray
Great
for everyday use
One-touch
operation vacuums airtight with the press of a button
Easy
clean nozzle catches overflow liquids and is dishwasher safe
Handheld
device can be conveniently stored in a drawer for easy access, includes
2 medium zipper bags
SC Johnson #70055 Ziploc Vacuum
Pump/Bags
Ziploc Vacuum Pump & Bags, For Vacuum Storage To Keep Frozen Food Fresh
Longer & Prevent Freezer Burn, Bags Have Built-In Valve For Removing Air,
Seal Food In Bag With Zipper, Place Pump Over Valve & Remove Excess Air With
A Few Pumps, No Batteries, Contains One Pump & 3 Quart Vacuum Bags, Easy To
Use, Dishwasher Safe.
Blake: I really like this one. I use it for shirt
term storage in both the fridge and freezer. I put a half an avocado
in 3 days ago, and the cut surface of the avocado is still bright green!
I still like my FoodSaver better for long term freezer storage, but this is
perfect for short term because the bags are reuseable and resealable!
12 Count, Ziploc Quart Vacuum Refill Bags, Bags
For Use With Ziploc Vacuum MFG #70055, Zipper Seal With Built-In Valve.
You can also get them a local big box type stores (including <gasp> the mart
that sells walls! But, this online price is even better!
Reynolds Handi Vac Starter Kit
UPDATE: It appears as this one has been
discontinued!
Contrasted with the FoodSaver models is the Reynolds Handi-Vac which is
very inexpensive, usually under $20. I haven't tested it yet, but it gets
rave reviews. (Click on the Amazon box at left for more information, to read
the reviews, or to order). It works with ordinary zip-loc type bags.
Includes 11-inch-wide bag roll, 3 quart-size bags, 2 gallon-size
bags, and accessory hose
Measures approximately 13-4/5 by 18-2/7 by 6 inches; 1-year limited
warranty
Keep Food Fresh up to Five Times Longer
About $129 (click links at left for current price or
more information)
FoodSaver Rolls and Bags
FoodSaver Quick Marinator 2-1/4-Quart
Square Canister (Colors will vary)
FoodSaver Quick Marinator Canister is the perfect shape and size for
marinating fish, poultry, and vegetables. Vacuum packaging opens the
pores of food, allowing marinades to penetrate deeper and more quickly,
cutting the marinating time of your favorite recipes. FoodSaver
Rectangular Canisters work with all FoodSaver appliances that have an
Accessory Port.
Features
2-1/4-quart
square canister with vacuum-sealing lid
Made
of durable polycarbonate plastic with clear sides
Perfect
for storing leftovers, keeping desserts fresh, and marinating food
Works
with all FoodSaver appliances that have an accessory port
Measures
approximately 9-1/2 by 4 by 9-1/4 inches
Quart and gallon sized bags
Features
5-Ply
construction provides barrier to oxygen and moisture
Proven
to help prevent freezer burn
Can
be used in the freezer or refrigerator
Microwavable,
boilable and dishwasher safe
FoodSaver 3-Piece Canister Set
Features
Three
storage canisters for FoodSaver machines with accessory
port, such as:
Tilia
00-1400-01 FoodSaver Vac 550 Kit Vacuum Sealing System
Tilia
00-1700-00 FoodSaver Vac1050 Kit
Tilia
00-0312-01 FoodSaver Professional II Vacuum Sealing Kit
3/4-quart,
1-1/2-quart, and 2-1/2-quart plastic canisters
Canning Jars
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Any size you need. Click on the links below
Canning & Preserving for Dummies by Karen Ward
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The Ball Blue Book of Preserving
This is THE book on canning! My grandmother used this book when I
was a child. It tells you in simple instructions how to can almost
anything; complete with recipes for jam, jellies, pickles, sauces, canning
vegetables, meats, etc. If it can be canned, this book likely tells
you how! Click on the link below for more information and / or to buy (no
obligation to buy)
Practical, easy-to-follow
guide contains virtually everything consumers need to know about home
canning: how to select, prepare, and can fruits, vegetables, poultry, red
meats and seafoods; how to preserve fruit spreads, fermented foods and
pickled vegetables; how to prepare foods for special diets, and much more.
Also includes scores of simply written recipes that even beginners can
handle (smoked fish, turkey-tamale pie, chicken croquettes, more. It's the
second book to get, after the Ball Guide.
Click on the link below for more information and / or to
buy (no obligation to buy)
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out?
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* Also includes canning rack, funnel, jar lifter, jar wrencher, bubble freer, tongs and lid lifter.
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This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids (and the jars are reusable)! There is also s simple kit with just the canner and rack, and a pressure canner, if your want to do vegetables (other than tomatoes). To see
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