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| Author: | Nevandal [ Tue May 31, 2011 5:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Vacuum Sealing Mason Jars |
Trying to look for the most inexpensive solution to vacuum seal my mason jars... So far it's looking like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005 ... PDKIKX0DER and http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-V2222-V ... 397&sr=1-5 are my best bet? I only need it for mason jars Anyone use a FoodSaver or similar device to vacuum seal their food? |
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| Author: | Vladimirr [ Tue May 31, 2011 12:49 pm ] |
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I've only canned tomatoes, and those you just put the jar in boiling water and then cool it so it vacuum seals itself. |
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| Author: | Aethien [ Tue May 31, 2011 1:47 pm ] |
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Canning herbs?! |
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| Author: | NephyrS [ Tue May 31, 2011 1:57 pm ] |
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I use the boil/cool method with everything I can... Pickles, tomatoes, preserves, etc. |
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| Author: | Nevandal [ Tue May 31, 2011 4:47 pm ] |
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Yes, I do have a pressure cooker, but I can't use that method, I have to use a vacuum to seal them. Also a vacuum will take much more air and create a better seal (and a better vacuum) than a pressure cooker could ever hope to. Yes, Aethien. You guessed it 
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| Author: | NephyrS [ Tue May 31, 2011 5:07 pm ] |
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Ah, gotcha. As an aside, you don't need a pressure cooker... Fill jar with water, microwave until boiling... Dump out water. Much faster and requires less equipment 
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| Author: | Aethien [ Tue May 31, 2011 5:14 pm ] |
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Nevandal wrote: {snip} Yes, Aethien. You guessed it Glad I haven't lost my touch. NephyrS wrote: Ah, gotcha. As an aside, you don't need a pressure cooker... Fill jar with water, microwave until boiling... Dump out water. Much faster and requires less equipment Isn't moisture going to be an issue with the boiling water? Can you just wipe out the jar after dumping the water (i.e., does it not lose too much of the heat)? |
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| Author: | NephyrS [ Tue May 31, 2011 6:04 pm ] |
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Depends whether moisture is an issue or not, I suppose. I'm used to doing pickles, jams, preserves, tomatoes and such where a little extra water won't hurt anything. You could probably have time to wipe it out- can certainly try it and see. It's easy to tell if it works or not, what with the "button" on the top of the jar. We used to just boil the jars/lids in a big put, the microwave is a more recent rendition. Both processes have the added benefit of sterilizing the jar immediately prior to sealing it. |
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| Author: | Micheal [ Tue May 31, 2011 10:49 pm ] |
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Have you considered the seal-a-meal concept? Will take an investment in machinery, will not work with mason jars, and the expense of the plastic will be ongoing but not too bad. Ahh should have looked at the links first, never mind. |
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| Author: | Jasmy [ Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vacuum Sealing Mason Jars |
The easiest way to seal Mason jars is in a hot water bath...but if you insist on a complete vacuum, get the FoodSaver and attachments. I only use my FoodSaver to vacuum pack bulk meats for the freezer, or dried fruits/vegies from my garden. |
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| Author: | Nevandal [ Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:18 am ] |
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Yeah, heat and moisture are a big no-no for what I'm jarring. Was just wondering if there were any other alternatives to the FoodSaver as far as vacuum packing mason jars goes. Also It looks like one of their lower end models so I don't want to get it and realize the motor is underpowered and crappy or there's another company that makes a similar device that is superior, etc. |
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