Best vacuum sealer?

I have the Cuisinart VS100 that I bought in the US, and have been very happy with it. I've done batches of pulled pork, sauces and stock for freezing. Works really well.

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I bought this about 3 or 4 months ago. I have zero complaints, and it was only $30.

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I have this one except it's Black. I like it.

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FYI, foodsaver.com has a big sale going on. I just ordered the V2244 and the marinader for $86 including tax.
 
I've tried several of the food saver brand machines and for me they are a complete waste of time.

I'd recommend a Weston - reliable machine that is capable of sealing large quantities in a short order with fantastic customer service to back them up.

We started with a couple of the FoodSaver brand machines for butchering weekend and they just can't handle very many packages before they overheat and shut you down. We returned them and bought a pair of Weston's and haven't looked back since. We process 4-5 hogs every winter plus I do deer, sausage and bacon making through the year with mine.
 
I have a Foodsaver and it serves us well. I would say ours is moderate duty home use.
 
If you're going to use it a lot go ahead and get an LEM,Weston etc. If it's for normal household use than a foodsaver will do just fine.

I used to have the automatic ones but recently got this one and serves me well. Apparently a guy was told that this is one of the gamesaver's but just has stainless added for less.

http://www.foodsaver.com/deals/vacuum-sealing-kit-specials/FSFSSL2470-015.html
 
OK, dumb question, what is the benefit of a vac sealer over a ziplock bag? Is it incremental cost? Does the food keep better? Mostly geek factor?

Thanks
 
bathmatt said:
OK, dumb question, what is the benefit of a vac sealer over a ziplock bag? Is it incremental cost? Does the food keep better? Mostly geek factor?

Thanks
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Biggest benefit is the food keeps longer and better. But there are others as well...for instance just yesterday I reheated some pulled pork for a sammich just by putting it in a pot of water and bringing it to a boil.
 
I have had the gamesaver portable for about a year now. It works really well for me so far.
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I've had a Weston Pro-2300 for 4 years with pretty heavy use with no problems. If you want a good vacuum sealer, but a Weston. If you want to buy something you'll throw out and have to replace in a year or 2, buy something other than a Weston.
 
NRA4Life said:
I've had a Weston Pro-2300 for 4 years with pretty heavy use with no problems. If you want a good vacuum sealer, but a Weston. If you want to buy something you'll throw out and have to replace in a year or 2, buy something other than a Weston.
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OK, couple of questions:
One, definition of "good". Does the Weston seal better than the Foodsaver?

Next: How does the Weston compare to a Foodsaver on price?
 
I like Chit I gotta replace every few years - that way I'm always getting New Chit instead of having Old Chit. :becky:
( I wish it worked with Wives.......Just Joking! (Sorta)).
 
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