food storage using vacuum??
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 00:04
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Member - Jeff H (QLD)
Anyone used the manual "PUMP N SEAL" system for sealing their tucker? At $50, it reads
well, is compact, and can be carried in the food box.
Seems too good to be true - is it?
The Sunbeam "cryovac" system seems
well accepted, but far less versatile, (and I really don't need another kitchen gadget).
Thanks eh,
Jeff H.
Reply By: Member - Rodney B- Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 09:50
Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 09:50
Hi Jeff
Haven't used the pump and seal system personally but when we went to the Cape last year for 6 weeks we had the butcher in
Tully vacuum seal enough meat for 10 people in meal packs (1 pack per day).
We sealed steak, chops, bacon, sausages, pork chops etc... and each pack was a variety of meats
The meat was perfect for the entire time so I think anything that vac seals is a great idea.
Rod
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Follow Up By: davida - Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 15:22
Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 15:22
Rod,
Did you need to freeze the meat after vacuum sealing (& keep it frozen) or just keep cold?
thanks
David
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 15:26
Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 15:26
Just cold.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rodney B- Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 21:43
Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008 at 21:43
We froze it and took a pack off the night before (but we were away for 6 weeks)
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 11:30
Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 11:30
unless the meat is getting toward it's used by date WHY would you freeze vac packed meat?? Defeats the purpose of the whole thing.
Vac packed meat kept cold
Marinated chicken-two weeks life
Red meat-6weeks life
You may be able to keep it longer but i always play on the safe side with our food.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rodney B- Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 11:16
Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 11:16
Just been corrected by director of
home finance, seems we didn't freeze the meat (as this would negate the need to vac seal iT???) What the hell would I know about it.
You can see who does the cooking in our house.
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Reply By: Member - Jeff H (QLD) - Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 10:07
Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 10:07
Thanks Rodney.
The question related to performance comparison between manual and electric models. May try a re-post.
Tully eh? The ratbags in the main street? I always left their
shop with a smile as
well as a bag of protein.
Safe travels eh.
Jeff.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rodney B- Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 11:19
Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 11:19
Yep was in the main street and we found them really helpfull with the meal suggestions, quantity and quality.
When we do the Cape again we will be using the same butchers.
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