How Do You Vacuum Seal Raw Food?
Fantes.org estimates that vacuum sealing your food helps it maintain its freshness for three to five times as long as storing it in a sealed container or wrapping it in plastic wrap. To really obtain a vacuum seal you’ll need to have a machine equipped with an electric pump, which costs at least $100 to $200, depending on the manufacturer. After vacuum packaging your meats or produce, you can store them in the refrigerator or freezer. Foods that can stay at room temperature can still stay at room temperature. Sort your raw food items. You may wish to dice fruit or vegetables or cut large portions of meat into more manageable portions. Place raw food in your vacuum seal bag. To avoid an explosion, fill the bag only 50%. If you’re planning to seal liquids, freeze them first so they won’t be sucked out of the bag during the vacuum process. Check to make sure your vacuum sealer is plugged in and is free from any dirt or debris. Open up the chamber and place your vacuum seal bag inside leav
