The Best Way to Freeze Things: Vacuum Sealers vs Ziploc

I got a lot of questions about vacuum sealers. How do they work? Are they worth the investment? What models do I like...

I decided the best way to answer all the questions was to make a video!

[lindakavanaugh]

Thank you so much Jenny! I have been using a vacuum sealer for over 10 years, and can't imagine life without it! It is absolutely fantastic for buy produce, meat, other foods when on sale. I have several tips. I wash and reuse my bags, but NOT ones used for raw meat. I always use a new bag if the food with not be heated again, like fruit. I usually freeze food in a bag before I seal, so the food doesn't get crushed. I put food into a bag, fold down the open top, and secure with a clip or clothes pin. For liquid foods, I freeze in a plastic freezer boxes (like Glad), ice cube tray, etc. Once frozen, just pop out and seal. I make cookie dough, roll into balls, and flash freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, I bag and seal. I always label each bag with name, date sealed, and cooking/baking instructions if applicable. This really helps me keep my freezer organized too! Trust me, life is so much better with a vacuum sealer!

[maryanngarrimone]

I have had a food saver for years! It's worth the money. My son in law seen how I used it to save on meat, vegs and fruits in the Freezer. I showed him how you can seal mason jars for dry staples and your potato chip bags, etc. He was so impressed. He went out and purchased one for his kitchen. He's so cute because he's the cook. i highly recommend to purchase one. It came in so handy during the pandemic in 2020 when the stores shelves and freezer products were being brought up.

[bettymoore-bell]

Just got a sealer yesterday. Excited to learn!

[kajpaget]

Wow what a great video so so good. Each sentence you spoke just popped with great info! Yo you helped me thanks!

[knewledge]

If you open the bag close to the seal and remove some of the food, you can reseal the bag. This uses less than using several smaller bags. Beware of condensation on the cold bag requiring a moist seal. Wrinkles might be more likely. If you seal loose food like dry cereal, just cut the corner of the bag and reseal the corner.

[brusselsprout]

Just got a vacuum sealer and find this video addresses my freezing questions. Thank you.

[Adeline]

I have a vacuum sealer coming today! Tired of opening my store bought frozen veggies only to find them freezer burnt!! No more!!!

[lathamshomestead]

Thanks I finally got me one after 88 pounds of deer sausage made.

[dianekuhl]

can i take steaks out of freezer and use a vaccuum sealer and do that to see if they will last longer

[scooter]

Take a Ziploc bag and zip it 80% closed then put it into a food saver bag and suck all the air out, Stop it right before it seals then finish zipping it closed while it is still in the airless food saver bag it will come out with no air, I keep a bag just for taking the air out of my Ziplocs.

[granjmy]

Jenny, you don't mention your model number. The link goes to a "Sorry, the requested page was not found." page.

[lindaorozco]

Hi, I also own a food saver! i dont know how I got along with out it! I save a lot of money and very little waste, usually when I get lazy and don't food save
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[carinwiseman]

I am vacuum sealing food to put in freezer, but after one month I find about half of them lose their vacuum seal. What gives?

[daveami-trano]

I “almost” cried when you said Bed Bath and Beyond

[doubledip]

Cling wrap your food and then put in freezer bag. It'll last for months with no problem.

[corinnekiss]

The plastic vacuum sealer rolls are $40. It seems that’s not saving money rather than saving money?

[sukkeri]

Freezer burn does not make food unsafe.