2007-09-26 10:44:29 · 5 answers · asked by Trisha D 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
My mother had one. It was just a lot of trouble to use, something else bulky to store. I recommend the zip locks.
2007-09-26 10:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I bought a vacuum sealer for $5 at a yard sale. Works great. I get the bags at Walmart. I truly believe that removing the air helps prevent freezer burn. I still use zip-lock bags for short term storage or something I will be using within a week or so. I cut the vacuum bags along the seal and wash and reuse them. Placing a marinade in the vacuum bags and sealing is a fast way to get the taste all the way through the meat fast.
2007-09-26 12:06:45 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I love mine!!
I vacuumed fresh caught Salmon and a year later I cooked it and it tasted just as fresh!!!
The stuff I had in zip lock bags only last a few months and was caked with ice inside the bag the vacuum bag was perfect.
2007-09-26 10:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by RT 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The vacuum sealers are great, love them for meats that you are going to freeze, they are expensive and the bags aren't cheap but they do work well.
2007-09-26 10:54:21 · answer #4 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use both methods. I use ziploc bags for short term storage and vaccuum sealer for longer, and expensive cuts of meat.
wash and reuse the vaccuum bags cuts down on expense.
2007-09-26 11:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋