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 Food Sealer Vacuum - V2240BS
About $99 (click links at left for current price or more
information)
Features
Includes an 11" x 10’ roll, three 1-qt. and two 1-gal. bags,
an accessory hose with storage clips, pen storage and
instructional DVD
Has 2 sealing levels
Great for moist or dry foods
CrushFree control helps protect and store delicate foods
Also includes a double-wide sealing strip, easy-clean drip
tray, canister mode and is compact in size for hands-free
operation
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
FoodSaver 1-Quart Zipper Bag, 34-Pack,
FSFRBZ0026
Zipper bags for use with freshsaver and mealsaver vacuum appliances.
Extra strong double track zipper. Multiply material. Locks air out and
freshness in. Keeps deli meat and cheese fresh longer. Great for everyday
use. Count/box 34ct-quart zipper bags.
Features
Zipper bags for use with freshsaver and mealsaver vacuum
appliances
Extra strong double track zipper
Multiply material
Locks air out and freshness in
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.
FoodSaver V2840 Advanced Design
Chrome finish
About $102
Features
Home vacuum-packaging system vacuums, seals, and shuts off
automatically
Bag material, accessory hose, and instructions included
Measures 16-3/4 by 9-3/4 by 14-1/2 inches
FoodSaver Premier Series V1205 Vacuum Sealing Kit, White
About $129 (click links at left for current price or
more information)
Features:
Appliance measures 17-1/4 by 6 by 4-¼-inches
Easy to use home-vacuum packaging system;
keeps food fresh longer
3-level seal control; hands-free
operation; instant seal to stop process
Accessory port for vacuum-sealing cans,
jars, bottles, and canisters
Includes 1-1/2-quart canister, bottle
stopper, 3 1-quart bags, and 2 1- gallon bags
Tilia Advanced V2490 FoodSaver
Vacuum-Packaging System
About $129 (click links at left for current price or
more information)
Features
PulseVacTM control: Start and stop vacuum to
Extra-wide sealing strip provides extra-secure,
airtight seal that's 2-times wider
2 speed settings: Optimize vacuum speed for
different size bags and canisters
CrushFreeTM Instant Seal: Immediately stops the
vacuum process to prevent crushing
Canister Mode: Achieves the best vacuum on canister
and accessories
FoodSaver Pro III Vacuum Sealing Kit, White
About $249 (click links at left for current price or
more information)
Features:
Measures 20-4/5 by 6-4/5 by 3-3/8 inches
Durable home-vacuum packaging system
vacuums and seals automatically
5-level seal control; instant seal to stop
process; built-in roll storage and cutter
Accessory port for vacuum-sealing cans,
jars, bottles, and canisters
Accessories include bags, dishwasher-safe
drip tray, instructions, and more
FoodSaver Continuous Roll Bag Material, 8-Inch
by 22-Foot (2 Rolls)
Features:
For use with all Tilia FoodSaver
vacuum-packaging machines
Use rolls to create custom-size food-storage
bags by sealing both ends. Bags have one end sealed
already
Three-layer construction: two plastic
layers, outer layer of nylon
Material keeps moist foods moist, keeps
dry foods dry, and prevents odor leakage
Bags are resealable, reusable, and
dishwasher-safe
Click on the links at left for more information and
current pricing and ordering!
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
Canning jars delivered to your doorstep and guaranteed!
Any size you need. Click on the links below
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)
List Price:
$8.95
Price:
$8.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver
Shipping on orders over $25.
Making Jam? Need Pectin, but the local store is
out?
Is your jam too runny? Pectin enables you to turn out
perfectly set jam every time. Made from natural apples, there are also
low-sugar pectins that allow you to reduce the sugar you add by almost
half!
