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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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Ron Paul 2012

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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Canning herbs?!

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I use the boil/cool method with everything I can... Pickles, tomatoes, preserves, etc.

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Darksiege: You are not a god damned vulcan homie.

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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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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Glad I haven't lost my touch.


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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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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Darksiege: You are not a god damned vulcan homie.

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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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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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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