Sous vide - other half - affordablish vacuum sealer [General]
2011 Apr 19
I'm finding out it a bit like inkjet printers . . . cost of consumables is a lot more significant than the cost of the machine. :-)
So far the best price I've found is Costco.
There is a place in BC that makes a foodsaver compatible bag, and rolls, that appears to be selling for 30% less than Costco, but then they charge you a lot on shipping.
So far the best price I've found is Costco.
There is a place in BC that makes a foodsaver compatible bag, and rolls, that appears to be selling for 30% less than Costco, but then they charge you a lot on shipping.
2011 Apr 23
I'm also seeing people using "the water method" on youtube videos. No sealer required, just a zip lock bag. You push the bag underwater, working the air out towards the top. When you get close to the top you tilt the bag sideways, zipping the lock as the top gets submerged until the last of the air at the top corner goes out and the zip is fully closed. It works way better than using a straw.
2011 Apr 26
Canadian Tire should have a cheap food saver,I think you buy rolls of plastic for it.
or else what about using that Saran Wrap? product that is like a air tight seal for frozen foods.
It is like these plastic sheets that are blue and stick together.
don't think they are waterproof,so you would have to use a ziplock bag too..but it should work...I think
or else what about using that Saran Wrap? product that is like a air tight seal for frozen foods.
It is like these plastic sheets that are blue and stick together.
don't think they are waterproof,so you would have to use a ziplock bag too..but it should work...I think
2016 Nov 21
It's not essential for low-temperature cooking, which sous vide can be a kind. It is easy to cook the meat bagged in water. Additionally you can cook in additional flavorful liquids (e.g. curried coconut milk).
I've gotten better results with a vacuum sealer than without. In addition, i find it's easier to use sealed bags than zippies when considering storage and organization after cooking.
Regarding types, a maxkon vacuum sealer machine at Crazysales www.crazysales.com.au
is actually fine for beginners. I'm still using mine. I'll upgrade to some chamber vacuum sealer in a short time.
I've gotten better results with a vacuum sealer than without. In addition, i find it's easier to use sealed bags than zippies when considering storage and organization after cooking.
Regarding types, a maxkon vacuum sealer machine at Crazysales www.crazysales.com.au
is actually fine for beginners. I'm still using mine. I'll upgrade to some chamber vacuum sealer in a short time.
Francis
Hi Guys,
Any ideas?
I'll start things off with this $40 US (shipping included) hand pump with guage on ebay:
tinyurl.com/3evnb4s