Author Topic: vacuum sealer (Read 2697 times)

Buttermilk · « **on:** July 24, 2016, 07:34:53 am »

I know there was a post a few months ago about getting a vacuum sealer but I cannot find it. I need a new one and wondered about the best to get to wrap a few lambs for the freezer. Thank you all.

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2016, 01:31:20 pm »

That's a bit cruel isn't it? Wrapping lambs for the freezer?

I have found this thread although you may need a bigger one, I would try ebay they are very good or nisbetts?
http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/index.php?topic=72043.0

Bionic · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2016, 02:23:53 pm »

I stick to my answer in the thread that WBF has posted. I have the Andrew James. It works well but the bags are expensive.

Buttermilk · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2016, 06:52:41 am »

Thanks WBF that is the thread I was looking for.

To the others one of the lambs could go in minus his fur coat at the moment as he keeps duffing up the quad bike.

Manaphy · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2016, 06:13:47 am »

May be you are looking for this thread? http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/index.php?topic=5348.0 They've given many options for brands.

As for me, I use maxkon vacuum sealer which was orderd on Crazysales. When I wrap with freezer paper I've also started wrapping a couple times in saran wrap first, then freezer paper. Seems to do a better job at protecting meat. I will use the vac sealer for processed meat like sausage, sticks, etc as well as the good chops and steaks. I will use the paper for trimmings or stuff I've already ground up and plan on processing into something else in the not so distant future. Them freezer bags get spendy.