Vacuum Sealer Bags

[maui jim]

Where did ya get the hog?

Originally Posted by MuddyMike

I just picked up a FoodSaver setup from Walmart a couple weeks ago. Took me 2 nights to get my first hog all sealed up and in the freezer. Really nice machine, I wish I would have got one years ago.

Anyhow, I don't recall the varieties or pcies, but just mentioning it in case you're at Wally World, or need some last minute and can't wait for shipping, .... they stock them.

[MuddyMike]

About 45 minutes north of Paso Robles on a friend's ranch. With the same guys responsible for putting this idea of kayak fishing in my head.

[Lets_Fish]

Nice tusks!

[RedSledTeam]

Nice Hog! Mmmmm! Nuthin' like wild bacon!

[KirkG.]

I've also seen the bags for sale at Costco in Temecula. Not sure if they sell them at other Costcos but it seems like an easy way to stock up.

KirkG.

[tagyak]

can you guys please specify which model of foodsaver that you own.

i have been looking for one but have been hesitant to purchase one. i would like to know from those who have the basic model, would you recommend it or would you rather have gotten the higher end one?

i am concerned on whether the added features on the higher end ones are worth added cost, i.e. soft food sensor and faster vacuum.

thanks for the reply's.

tim

[MuddyMike]

Originally Posted by tagyak

can you guys please specify which model of foodsaver that you own.

i have been looking for one but have been hesitant to purchase one. i would like to know from those who have the basic model, would you recommend it or would you rather have gotten the higher end one?

i am concerned on whether the added features on the higher end ones are worth added cost, i.e. soft food sensor and faster vacuum.

tim

Foodsaver V3425 - I think it was about $139. There was another one at Wallmart for $99. I got the automatic, while the other one was manual. (both had vacuums)

When you stuff the end of the bag in, it senses it and automatically starts the suction and sealer. If you're using a roll and not a bag, then you press the button for seal only, and then put the end in, so it will seal one end without the vacuum.

I got the auto because I was afraid I would wish I had if I got the manual, but honestly after using it, I don't think it's a big deal either way. I'm happy with the purchase, but I probably would have been happy with the manual one as well.

[onetriphudson]

How much better does vak sealing do vs. a ziploc freezer bag? I'm thinking of investing in a freezer for the garage to stock up my catches. Zip locs seem easier?

[dsafety]

Originally Posted by onetriphudson

How much better does vak sealing do vs. a ziploc freezer bag? I'm thinking of investing in a freezer for the garage to stock up my catches. Zip locs seem easier?

I can answer this one. I had a run of luck last spring and got a WSB and a few YT over the period of about a month. I ran out of vac bags and had to freeze some of the fish in ziploc bags. I double wrapped the pieces in plastic wrap before putting them in the ziploc bags. By mid summer all the fish in the ziploc bags were freezer burned to the point that they had to be thrown away. The ones in the vac bags were great even six months down the road.

Ziploc bags are great for short term storage but if you want to keep anything for more than a month or so, you are taking your chances.

Bob

[WahooUSMA]

Originally Posted by MuddyMike

About 45 minutes north of Paso Robles on a friend's ranch. With the same guys responsible for putting this idea of kayak fishing in my head.

I used to hunt on Fort Hunter Liggit...took a couple nice pigs out of there a few (15 or so) years back!