Sealing Drybags using a Food Saver

Recorded on November 21, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.

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[paycheck71]

@RRP314 it seems that the seal you created gets broken as you pull the bag out of the food saver around 4:15 mark. Was that the case, or does it just seem that way? I got some dry bags and will use your method, but I'm just wondering how successful you've been with an actual subprimal.

[RRP314]

I honestly had not noticed that little giggle or shift at 4:15 until you mentioned it and have since replayed it several times. What I believe it was was a "split second" where the intense vacuuming had ended and the bag got sealed. If you watched the rest you'll see the bag stayed tight. The other thing you need to know is with the Drybag a perfect vacuum is not needed - just enough to permit the enzymes to bond with the bag. As for real usage with meat - yes I have with success!

[zig man]

My air tight bag which came with the Food Saver does not hold the air for too long. I know the machine works perfectly and seals it tight first, but after about 30 days or longer, the bag gets loosen. I had collectible coins in couple bags and it sealed really nice and tight at first, but after a while all my coins were loose in all the bags. Do you have any tip ?

[RRP314]

First of all let's be clear - your problem is NOT with the product DrybagSteak...you are having trouble with Food Saver bags. As long as you feel you are getting a good solid seal then the obvious problem is you have some faulty bag material. I've had it happen myself - but not a regular problem like you seem to. Based on what you said it sounds like a mere pin hole is at fault. Good luck.

[FloridaSalon]

Thank you for sharing.

[paycheck71]

1. When you do the second seal, you don't have to hit the press and seal button, you can just use the seal button.

2. My model also has a Canister button, and if you use that, it will allow you to control how long the food saver sucks the air out. Hit Canister to start vacuuming, then hit Canister again to stop vacuuming, then hit Seal to seal.

[paycheck71]

I used your method. Worked just fine. I only have two comments that I think can improve the process for those using this model of Food Saver. Mine looks exactly like yours in this video, but it may not actually be the same model, mine is V2440. (comments in the next post)

[annuk03]

Very good, thank you for showing this method. It should certainly be a money saving exercise!

[astrialkil]

You can also put a oxygen absorber in to the bag before sealing, this will absorb any oxygen that gets in. some bags are so thin that oxygen can slowly penetrate the pours of the plastic.

You could also seal a new bag over the old bag with a new roll of bags that hopefully don't have a pin hole in them.

[MrGodOfWarful]

@RRP314 ur shaking why???

[7BUILDER7]

Awesome video and demonstration. You just saved me from buying that snorkel sealer. Thank you.