Help me buy a Vacuum Packer that's worthy

[Caveman Jim]

I cracked a bottle of CR last night. Coincidence?
Fortunately for you, I don't mooch and drive

Same here, I sleep where I pass out... (early years yes)...

 

[arakboss]

You may not want to go to the extent I did (Sammic 310 chamber sealer) but I highly recommend a chamber sealer. A decent one can be had for $700-800. The VP215 comes to mind in that price range. A chamber sealer allows you to seal liquids and juicy things without compromising the seal. Bags are comparatively cheap compared to the food saver type and you can do sous vida cooking in them. If you step up into a bit better model you can get one capable of sealing retort bags which are the metalized type bags that you can use for canning. I do Albacore Tuna, venison, chili and stews in the retorts and it works great. I bought mine for my charter fishing business several years back and spent good money on it but it has been flawless and I do not regret the purchase one bit. View attachment 624166

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I love shotgun reds channel. Not the healthiest grub but tasty.

 

[Siglvr]

...it finally bursts into flame trying to vacuum seal a walrus leg

Wait. ...Squints. ...Thinks. ... wonders if anyone else really reads anyone elses posts as this was ignored by many. This would be a great Saturday Night Live pretend commercial along the lines of the famous "Bass-O-Matic".

Bass o Matic - YouTube

 

[osprey]

Not sure what you all pay for bags but This outfit has a sale going on both chamber sealer bags and the grooved style for external sealers.

Bags & Rolls | VacMaster

Shop vacuum sealer bags and rolls by VacMaster. Heavy-duty, quality vacuum packaging bags for all your food storage needs.

www.vacmasterfresh.com

 

[pharmseller]

Freeze your fish filets for a few hours on waxed paper before vacuum packing.

Also, be sure to poke a hole in the bag before thawing. Nothing gets defrosted still sealed, it sucks all the moisture out.




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[2A2Dend]

VacMaster VP215 on the way.
I'm Jonesing

 

[2A2Dend]

@osprey

One word (below)
IMPRESSIVE
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We are very pleased with what you suggested.
I did trials on a few socket wrenches, dog kibble, container of (included)pump oil, bacon, pork ribs.
I was getting a little drawn in-to what the machine does.

Thanks for chiming in with your recommendation.
Overkill for our need, but hey, I like toys, and this will get used for a LOT of things besides food related.