How To Make Your Own Foodsaver Bags MUST SEE FOLKS !

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  • čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
  • THIS IS A MUST SEE FOLKS !
    This video shows How To Make Your Own Foodsaver Bags
    Here's a great hack for you how to make your own foodsaver bags.
    Vacuum Seal Ziplock Freezer Bags with foodsaver vacuum sealer.
    You can use foodsaver with ziplock bags form the Dollar store just get the thickest they have.
    I have also used Uline food grade bags (cheap sometimes)
    This is a perfect food storage 2020 tip all can use.
    Just always use the fine ribs from the top of the bags as the air channels.

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  • @guyastore7270
    @guyastore7270 Před 11 měsíci +7

    i used your hack found a way to out bone. in pork chops in the bag cut up a soda box to size wrap the cardboard with foil then seal no pokeholes from the bone

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Now that’s what I like someone adding to the idea

  • @Mchand007
    @Mchand007 Před 3 lety +48

    Not gonna lie, the bags were why I never got this machine and now it looks like I can afford it! Thanks

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad it can help

    • @boosjhe8324
      @boosjhe8324 Před 3 lety +2

      Same thing here

    • @pedalingthru2719
      @pedalingthru2719 Před 2 lety +2

      You are better off with a chamber sealer. Machine will cost more but you can get regular 5 mil bags for about .01 cent each and a chamber sealer will do soups , stews, you can even seal gallon bags of water.

    • @pamrix6800
      @pamrix6800 Před 2 lety +2

      For freezing soups, sauces, fruit etc. Hubby puts it in a ziplock bag, freezes it for a few days and then opens the ziplock bag and puts it in the vacuum seal bags. I order pre-made bags I buy my bags in bulk from a company in California called DOUG CARE. Been buying from them for years. They sell sealing. Machines and a varity of bag styles, sizes and thicknesses. FYI...I am only a customer of theirs, I'm not a representative, influencer, etc.

    • @bdmbpm1467
      @bdmbpm1467 Před rokem +1

      I bought a vacuum sealer from Aldi's last week for $29.99. I have always wanted one but did not want to pay upwards of $150. With the crazy increase in the cost of food, I am more conscious of buying items when on sale. The sealer allows me to buy larger quantities and freeze for longer periods. Als ol for refrigerator items, especially cheese. I can extend it's life before it turns green (i.e. bad) by vacuum sealing each time after opening the cheese.

  • @TheTylerWhit
    @TheTylerWhit Před 11 měsíci +88

    I’ve had several different models of Foodsaver vacuum sealers over the last 15 years. czcams.com/users/postUgkxLarn2Zt7095D2lp3tN-bj5JtYPg3Wz2 I picked up the Nesco unit because it consistently receives top reviews it all across the Internet. Get this if you’re serious about vacuum sealing. This is the most have unit. The only tiny annoyance is not being able to lock the lid when you put it in storage that is such a tiny nitpick however, it’s almost worth not mentioning.

  • @forwhatitsworth364
    @forwhatitsworth364 Před 2 lety +24

    "Be normal" I was having a rough day and you just made me smile. Thanks.

  • @misscsb1
    @misscsb1 Před 3 lety +90

    What I would have given for my father to of seen this before he passed… I introduced him to food saver and it was his life’s mission to use it For everything… And to find hacks. This is an amazing hack and thank you so much for making me smile!

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +13

      Our Fathers and Mothers good or bad make us who we are. I am glad you had a smile and a memory.

    • @leighanneboles6609
      @leighanneboles6609 Před 2 lety +1

      To HAVE seen this....grade school English.

    • @r.rodriguez4991
      @r.rodriguez4991 Před 2 lety +3

      @@leighanneboles6609 Wow. You really went full grammar Karen on somebody's fond memory of their dead father. You're in a league of your own.

    • @eyeswideopen5517
      @eyeswideopen5517 Před 2 lety +6

      @Leighanne Boles Don’t be THAT person.

    • @orosedobheathaabhaile
      @orosedobheathaabhaile Před 2 lety +8

      @@leighanneboles6609 I can be a little pedantic myself, however, There is a nicer way to correct someone's grammar mistakes. The next time you're tempted, why not make your correction comment with a positive, rather than a critical attitude? The 'grade school English' remark, was uncalled for.

  • @amclamb9543
    @amclamb9543 Před 4 lety +89

    "Go find a mirror and go look in it" 😂😂 Love this guy!

    • @tennetuckypreparedness1713
      @tennetuckypreparedness1713 Před 4 lety +4

      I'm going to try sealing up a bag of nails. I wonder how that will work?

    • @ronham9306
      @ronham9306 Před 4 lety +5

      @@tennetuckypreparedness1713 It will work just great, just wrap each nail in duct tape

    • @loladaisy7610
      @loladaisy7610 Před 3 lety +1

      Did you make a video to help people in some way? and have the guts to go public instead of worrying how perfect your hair and makeup are??? No !! Go curl your hair

    • @donnas2375
      @donnas2375 Před 3 lety +5

      I also love "Don't be that person, ok?"

  • @jacquelineprandine6156
    @jacquelineprandine6156 Před 3 lety +34

    I'm probably a little over excited about this but I have to say WOW! I'm gluten free but my hubby isn't. When I bake a batch of cookies there is no way I can eat them all by myself in time. This worked amazingly well and now I have nice size portions in the freezer. This cuts the cost of the more expensive bags that I will continue to use for heavy duty items. Brilliant! Thank You

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad it can help out have a wonderful time

  • @dees1378
    @dees1378 Před 4 lety +47

    Also let the heat strip cool well between processing bags. They get pretty hot and will melt the bag after the 3-4th ones. Double bag for better storage if going over 6 months or so

  • @myrahaws5148
    @myrahaws5148 Před 3 lety +52

    Great tip thanks.
    I have done something similar but instead of using the ribbed pieces of the freezer bag I used pieces of a food saver bag that has the texture to allow the air to be removed.

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +7

      That will work to

    • @brendahere
      @brendahere Před 2 lety +3

      I'm thinking the strip would give the bag more strength in the area of the seal too.

  • @Carol-tq1fb
    @Carol-tq1fb Před 4 lety +39

    We have 2 vacuum sealers and we freeze a lot of stuff. I'm so dang happy I found your video. This will save us a ton of money using freezer bags instead of buying the vacuum sealer bags. I just told my husband last night that we are getting low on bags, but didn't want to spend more money buying more. You are are genius, thank you dear sir so very very much. Bless you and your family, stay safe.

    • @johnkarkoska6963
      @johnkarkoska6963 Před 3 lety +2

      I just cut a 1 inch b y 2 or so strip from a foodsaver type bag slide it in. Then vac and seal

  • @lisareaume3857
    @lisareaume3857 Před rokem +11

    😃I am new to vacuum sealing and I found this to be another STEP in preservation 101! Thank you John. Blessings to you during these trying times! May Jesus and his angels keep you safe!✝🛐

  • @victorial6314
    @victorial6314 Před 4 lety +75

    "just.. Be normal! Kay?!"
    I love it!

  • @lauraredfern1905
    @lauraredfern1905 Před 3 lety +38

    Wow Thank you ! I love my sealer but bags get pricey. This is a game changer. Love it!

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +3

      Enjoy yourself

    • @carbar3936
      @carbar3936 Před 2 lety +3

      @@JohnSolar283 Why didn't you use quartz size bag for the cheese? I've been looking to purchase a food saver, but bag costs has stopped me til now? Thanks for the tip!

    • @johnjohnson-sm3yf
      @johnjohnson-sm3yf Před 2 lety +2

      We usually wash and clean the bigger bags and reuse them for other things.

    • @joshuabaggio1982
      @joshuabaggio1982 Před 2 lety +1

      Great find!
      Question when you said to place the 2 cut yellow seals on the left and right and the blue in the middle is that Inside the bag at the place of the opening? Also does it say vacuumed as long as the food savor bags?

  • @Kricket2020
    @Kricket2020 Před 4 lety +31

    This is genius for newbies like me. Just starting out on my foodsaver journey, I love this tip. I thank you.

  • @lamzydivey
    @lamzydivey Před 3 lety +5

    Finally! Somebody has said why those strips go in the bag… To channel out the air… I seen this done before, but nobody ever said why, and I didn’t figure it out on my own. So thank you so much for making that comment about channeling the air. Quite clever, the person who figured out that method of using a Ziploc bag.

    • @lamzydivey
      @lamzydivey Před 3 lety +1

      That should read… I have seen this done before

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety

      Glad you found your answer.

    • @jungleno.
      @jungleno. Před 2 lety

      @@lamzydivey Akiddlydivy too. Wouldn’t you?

  • @TheMetalCrafter
    @TheMetalCrafter Před 10 měsíci +3

    Thanks for posting you saved everyone a small fortune in oem bags, I tried this with a bit of finicky results, but I found something that worked first time every time, that's using a 1 1/4"x8" strip of 3/16 bubble wrap from the office supply store. It melts perfect since it thinner than the bag

    • @blackwidowblanks9234
      @blackwidowblanks9234 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Great idea making it your own makes you embrace the process and feel good about it .

    • @Poepad
      @Poepad Před 6 měsíci

      not food safe.

  • @charlottepatterson4576
    @charlottepatterson4576 Před 4 lety +8

    I just got my food saver and did not know that I could use ziplock freezer bags, thank you for sharing and being entertaining at the same time 😂

  • @mamawfrancy
    @mamawfrancy Před 4 lety +6

    Just got a FoodSaver (came with a few bags) and was already worrying about expensive replacement bags. This was an Ingenious trick ... TY John.

    • @msmolly1962
      @msmolly1962 Před 4 lety

      D Hager I have found really good prices on Amazon.

  • @zachyweezer
    @zachyweezer Před 4 lety +20

    tried this a while back but didn't have good results. using the ribbed part of the bag to facilitate air evacuation is brilliant. thanks a bunch!

  • @maxsands3861
    @maxsands3861 Před 4 lety +23

    I freeze all my screws the same way, works great. When I drive the ice cold screws into wood they warm up and slightly expand and it tightens the joint like you can't believe! :-)

    • @dirtrider88
      @dirtrider88 Před 3 lety

      that actually sounds plausible so im not even sure if your joking. the only dead give away is that you wouldnt need to vacuum seal them. i wish someone with a way to test the holding power of room temp vs frozen screws would make a video

    • @smokinstewart
      @smokinstewart Před 3 lety +1

      Effectively you would have to tighten the screws again after winter 🤦‍♂️

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety

      OK COOL

  • @mommommommommommommom6829

    “You’re the ding dong” 🤣😂 This is an excellent idea. Thank you for sharing.

    • @rubbnsmoke
      @rubbnsmoke Před 4 lety

      It is a good idea for certain items. And for others, even IF you buy PREMIUM freezer bags you have to be careful of how you handle the bags when going through your freezer moving items around looking for certain items. As even using good to premium freezer bags, when filled with hard, frozen foods become very delicate and susceptible to abrasions that go right through those bags if bags are slid, shifted, bumped or banged into each other. And you KNOW how when you stack bags of food in your freezer, once frozen don't exactly just move freely without scraping against or banging into other bags. And that's when said abrasions scrape or poke holes in the bags.

  • @engineerauthorpilot
    @engineerauthorpilot Před 4 lety +92

    Do they seal toilet paper... cuz I have 4 YEARS of that stuff rotting in my basement - lol.
    YES! I'm poking fun at the morons out there who loaded up on TP instead of FOOD!

    • @lynnleavitt478
      @lynnleavitt478 Před 4 lety +12

      Right, HUH? Without food you certainly don't need toilet paper!

    • @richardwade511
      @richardwade511 Před 4 lety +4

      That’s hilarious!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

    • @supjay3945
      @supjay3945 Před 4 lety +3

      why would you have 4 years worth of TP?

    • @engineerauthorpilot
      @engineerauthorpilot Před 4 lety +13

      @@supjay3945 The more important question is: why would anyone hoard TP instead of food?

    • @karlmcintyre214
      @karlmcintyre214 Před 4 lety +1

      Fool

  • @dirtrider88
    @dirtrider88 Před 3 lety +9

    it works great. out of all the videos of vacuum sealers i have watched this is the ONLY one that has been helpful.

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much be sure to share so others can use.

  • @sewing3530
    @sewing3530 Před 4 lety +3

    I've tried this before without the 'air chamber thingy-me-bobs' you cut and it didn't work...but you sir, are a genius!! Thank you :)

  • @teresitaromero4325
    @teresitaromero4325 Před 4 lety +48

    Brilliant! The cost of the bags has always been what kept me away from the food saver. It always felt like a rip off. Thanks for sharing.

    • @leighsutherland6222
      @leighsutherland6222 Před 4 lety +2

      It is costly. I do not know why so much plastic is used. It seems like that is a waste as well.

    • @trinapeace2142
      @trinapeace2142 Před 4 lety

      Same here but I do have bags and am going to actually use mine 🍒 thanks a million, God bless you

    • @zimtuff
      @zimtuff Před 4 lety +2

      You need to shop around for generic bags. I get them for half the price I used to pay.

    • @catherinematrisotto6619
      @catherinematrisotto6619 Před 4 lety +2

      Teresita Romero I buy the package of bags at sam’s. It is so much cheaper than buying a small roll or 2 at walmart or anywhere else.

    • @nancylourose
      @nancylourose Před 3 lety +6

      You do know to cut them a little bigger than needed, then cut off the seal, wash, and reuse several times???

  • @garypickens1220
    @garypickens1220 Před 3 lety +18

    I have the same vacuum sealer as you. If you remove the two black foam rings from the top of the lid and bottom, rinse them off and reinstall, the vacum will stop when complete instead of continuously running and you have to hit the button to start the seal process. I think the foam padding wears out over time and allows air to pass during the vacum and sealing process. This works for me. Thanks for the video.

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +2

      NICE TIP YOU HAVE BEEN PINNED

    • @shadwell749
      @shadwell749 Před 3 lety

      I have the same one and have to do the same thing

    • @newfdogg
      @newfdogg Před 3 lety +3

      I've had mine ( V2240 ) for around 10 years, I just turned the seal's over and now it runs just like brand new :)

  • @Shyeena
    @Shyeena Před 2 lety +11

    When you cut open your FoodSaver bag, cut right below seal with sharp scissors, wash with hot soap water and let thoroughly dry. Store these used bags on or in an empty paper towel cardboard holder to prevent creases. When you use this used bag, if end has slightly curled, cut a small portion off using the blade in your FoodSaver for a perfectly straight edge. Voila!

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 2 lety +3

      I dont like to reuse meat bags but will reuse non meat bags. Just a thing for me.

    • @karinwest919
      @karinwest919 Před 2 lety +7

      @@JohnSolar283 , I just wrap my meat in glad press and seal wrap and can use the bags several times over until they get too small.

  • @rubiobrandi
    @rubiobrandi Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the tip, but THANK YOU MORE FOR MAKING ME LAUGH OUT LOUD after having a shit day! Seriously. You just made my night with your, "Go look in the mirror, you're the Ding Dong!" "Be normal...okay, Don't be that person!"
    LMAO! I realize that not everyone would think its that funny, but I loved it!

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 6 měsíci

      You are so welcome. It's a sad fact but they're out there.

  • @lindas.8036
    @lindas.8036 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks! I reuse my vac bags several times. When I cut off the top to get the food inside, I use that strip to seal ziploc or other heavy freezer type bags, like you do in the video. Boy, does it save money!

  • @MorrisPatchofHeavenhomestead

    Awesome! Always thought there had to be a cheaper alternative some how you nailed it. Blessings

  • @elizarraras123456
    @elizarraras123456 Před 3 lety +4

    “Be normal ok” that made me laugh thank you for that and for the vid.

  • @Dakiniwoman
    @Dakiniwoman Před 4 lety +3

    What a great idea! ... I have tried to do this in the past, but of course, I did not have your "genius mind" so I didn't think of the cutting and inserting of the ribs... I am definitely going to try this out with your method... Yes, those thick Food Saver bags are very costly... Thanks for sharing this insight ....

  • @teresaames7902
    @teresaames7902 Před 3 lety +15

    You can recluse your potatoes chip bags, bags that were heat sealed already made when you bought it. But just seal function. Keeps chips from going stale and other foods as well.

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety

      Oh yes it will

    • @rebaramsey7585
      @rebaramsey7585 Před 3 lety

      I keep my food saver stored in a box. Quicker to close the bag with a clothespin.

    • @cd4701
      @cd4701 Před 3 lety

      True and they don't go stale that way closing with a clothes pin doesn't keep them fresh for long.

    • @hekatoncheiros208
      @hekatoncheiros208 Před rokem

      I never feel the need to save an open bag of chips.

  • @theoriginalkeepercreek
    @theoriginalkeepercreek Před 4 lety +3

    Geeeeze! I just spent $30 on Food Saver bags (1 box left on the shelf). I could have bought a V8, I mean a box of Ziplocks. Gosh, I am truly having a Duh Moment! Thank you John.

  • @Nigel_Sharp
    @Nigel_Sharp Před 4 lety +5

    Don't be that guy who tries to vacuum pack a bag of screws. That cracked me up!

  • @bobbiann1974
    @bobbiann1974 Před 3 lety +2

    This is awesome! I was watching sealing videos trying to decide if I wanted one and which one and then I thought, I bet the bags are ridiculous expensive. Awesomeness thank you!

  • @tmorgan7939
    @tmorgan7939 Před 4 lety +19

    Fantastic idea ! I was always stuck in the same predicament as you that using the name brand freezer bags was a bit overkill given the cost and the quality was way more than what I needed to stick something in the fridge for 2 days ! Thanks for taking the time to show this. LOVE your sense of user. You are right I am sure you will hear from some ding dong that just lost 40 lbs of venison storing them with this really smart hack.

  • @stripymccatpuss
    @stripymccatpuss Před 5 lety +81

    I would just sit watching the TV and eat the 5 lb block of cheese.

    • @Cheryl64014
      @Cheryl64014 Před 4 lety +3

      stripymccatpuss - Bwaahahaha!

    • @JPMJPM
      @JPMJPM Před 4 lety +4

      Yeah. Like, why are you putting up the cheese at all? 😱

    • @anngepp8491
      @anngepp8491 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol! No kidding 😅

    • @meboyotube
      @meboyotube Před 4 lety +4

      OMG I bust out laughing!

    • @southernyankee05
      @southernyankee05 Před 3 lety

      LMAO.... I know I love cheese !!!!

  • @paulatudor691
    @paulatudor691 Před 2 lety +3

    Yes I used mine to seal cheese cubes in the refrigerator. I mixed the different kinds of cheese and sealed two bags . I left them in refrigerator for 3, and 6 months later I got to use all of them but I had the original bags

  • @jakethesnake9528
    @jakethesnake9528 Před 4 lety +4

    Son John (imagine Jerry Clower callin' ya) you are the man!! What a great idea!!!!!

  • @71160000
    @71160000 Před 4 lety +8

    My wife gets the 30% off coupons occasionally for kohls and whenever she does I stock up on the quart size vacuum seal bags and try to reuse them once or twice. Now I'll have to look for the industrial size boxes of zip lock bags on sale.

  • @steelernation4818
    @steelernation4818 Před 4 lety +16

    Finally got a Food saved and I've already loaded up my box freezer.😁 I plan on washing and reusing the bags whenever I can.

    • @Kricket2020
      @Kricket2020 Před 4 lety +3

      Didn’t know you could wash bags out, but why not??? Thank you!

    • @JP-so8eq
      @JP-so8eq Před 3 lety +5

      I re-use the vacuum sealer bags all the time. I actually put the food in the cheap storage bags from Aldi, then into the vac bags, then seal them. If the food is frozen when I need it, I cut the vac bag open, remove the inner bag, and thaw. No washing necessary.

  • @jkb4595
    @jkb4595 Před 4 lety +20

    I watched this video a few months ago and I have been doing this ever since. Thank you so much this is a great idea.

  • @acoupleofpatriots1078
    @acoupleofpatriots1078 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you John for this video. I found it very useful in saving money on the bags that was the only reason that kept me from buying a food saver

  • @bdmbpm1467
    @bdmbpm1467 Před rokem +3

    I bought a vacuum sealer from Aldi's last week for $29.99 . I have always wanted one but did not want to pay upwards of $150. With the crazy increase in the cost of food, I am more conscious of buying items when on sale. The sealer allows me to buy larger quantities and freeze for longer periods. Also for refrigerator items, especially cheese. I can extend it's life before it turns green (i.e. bad) by vacuum sealing each time after opening the cheese.

    • @gins8781
      @gins8781 Před rokem +1

      I also got one from Aldi a few days ago. I wanted vacuum for sous vide cooking. I had been using a hand pump w/bags from Amazon or water displacement method. That didn’t always remove enough air and I had to clamp the bags down in the water. That can prevent water from circulating well around the bag. I got my immersion circulator for sous vide at Aldi too a couple of years ago.

  • @lawrenceforrester7403
    @lawrenceforrester7403 Před 4 lety +25

    "Be normal." hahahaha

  • @karenrenken253
    @karenrenken253 Před 3 lety +6

    i love it "your the ding dong" lmao

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed Please share with your friends

  • @CharitysClarity
    @CharitysClarity Před 2 lety +2

    You want a laugh I know not to be the ding dong but my mind is so all over the place I vacuumed 5 lbs of pastas last night in the zip locks 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ woke up to you know what! Lol 😂 I’ll tell no one about this but I’ll tell you because you made me laugh, I always say come on don’t be that person, and last night bwhaha thstbwas me!

  • @lacey1010
    @lacey1010 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you!!
    We were about to take ours back for a refund.
    I swear I remember my mother having a sealer similar to these that would vacum and seal any bag you wanted it too.
    The one we bought did not. And the bags are obviously not cheap. Which the whole reason we bought this was to save money.
    We watched alot of other videos which were complicated and just ridiculous.
    Your way works great and is simple!

  • @marceld6061
    @marceld6061 Před 4 lety +4

    Going to have to give this a try! I wondered if something like this could work- now I know.

    • @jimmysprinkles1738
      @jimmysprinkles1738 Před 4 lety

      Hiw did that work for you?

    • @marceld6061
      @marceld6061 Před 4 lety +1

      @@jimmysprinkles1738 I found that the freezer bags that I can buy don't actually hold a vacuum. They leak from the corners. BUT! I have found I can re-seal mylar chip bags and just about any other plastic bag/ liner that food comes in. Keeps all my food fresh! No more bag clips.

    • @jimmysprinkles1738
      @jimmysprinkles1738 Před 4 lety

      @@marceld6061 good to know. Thank you for the update!

    • @superque4
      @superque4 Před 4 lety

      @@marceld6061 Why not dry seal the bottoms of the bad bags before using?

  • @ChihuahuamomX3
    @ChihuahuamomX3 Před 4 lety +4

    😂😂😂 Thanks for making me laugh. I like how you explain things.

  • @Jennifr1966
    @Jennifr1966 Před 3 lety +2

    I swear, I had no idea how much I could save by buying in bulk! Thank you!

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yes it wild once you really look at it.

  • @AereForst
    @AereForst Před rokem +1

    I got a Foodsaver machine. No more sucking through straws. Gonna try this. Nifty trick!

  • @mnight207
    @mnight207 Před 2 lety +3

    "Be normal, okay?" I love it

  • @Crazy_Irish
    @Crazy_Irish Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome !!! I order rolls from wish but it takes so long sometimes !! Now I know what to do in case of emergency. Thanks !! Really helpful. Be safe everyone!! 😁

  • @saltyshellback
    @saltyshellback Před 5 lety +5

    Cool! Now I just need a pressure sealer ;-)

  • @wildappalachian1
    @wildappalachian1 Před 4 lety +3

    I'm definitely going to try this. I love my foodsaver but I hate the cost of the bags. THANKS!

  • @carolsyman5868
    @carolsyman5868 Před 4 lety +16

    Thanks John for figuring this out and sharing. I for one appreciate the info and will be using it. As you say, why use a vacuum bag for a soft item or for short term.

  • @KimTippin
    @KimTippin Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for taking your time to share this info with us! I truly appreciate you! God bless!

  • @GimpyCamper
    @GimpyCamper Před 4 lety +1

    Hello new friend! This is a great tip! I like that you can reseal chip bags and stuff like that!

  • @maddy7
    @maddy7 Před 3 lety +5

    I just bought a different model Food Saver and I was looking for any hacks to create your own sealable bags. Thanks for the tips and info on using those Ziploc heavy-duty thick bags to replace the Food Saver brand bags that are definitely costly. I subscribed to your channel John. Many thanks, from Canada.

  • @jostrong2385
    @jostrong2385 Před 4 lety +9

    Excellent idea!! (And I'm not gonna be one of "those people"....lol)

  • @creolepie
    @creolepie Před 4 lety +2

    Omg it really worked, this is awesome hack for refrigerated items.. thank you so much

  • @blakehendrix641
    @blakehendrix641 Před 4 lety +2

    Brilliant! The bags were the only reason I’ve been holding off on buying one... guess I have to get one now! Thanks!

  • @Raptorblitz1
    @Raptorblitz1 Před 3 lety +4

    This will be great for my none perishable items like when I want to vacuum seal pills, bandages, and such for prepping that if the bag did leak a bit it won't be food being wasted or short-term food storage.

  • @MarshRat
    @MarshRat Před 5 lety +3

    Great tip and thanks for sharing

  • @citylotgardening6171
    @citylotgardening6171 Před 3 lety +2

    Just did this and it worked great thanks for sharing

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +1

      You are so welcome be sure and share it around.

  • @BennyCFD
    @BennyCFD Před 4 lety +1

    That is absolutely brilliant....................................

  • @Trigger_32
    @Trigger_32 Před 4 lety +6

    Ive resealed chip bags, bread etc etc the possibilities are endless! Well not endless, but you get the idea

  • @purplehealz3476
    @purplehealz3476 Před 4 lety +3

    I bought one 6 months ago and am (because of your video) about to use it!! Thank you bunches!! Being an empty nest-I waste too much!! An absolute must!!

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 4 lety +1

      I hope it gets you where you need to be now days.

  • @144Cayucos
    @144Cayucos Před 4 lety +2

    Brilliant. I've been trying to figure out how to make that work. You did it.

  • @dawnjenney5519
    @dawnjenney5519 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing this! I have spent alot on the FS rolls. I'll do this this weekend!

  • @fawnwehry8450
    @fawnwehry8450 Před 4 lety +3

    Mr. John...this method is awesome! How did figure out how to do this? I guess by being very clever. Thanks for sharing.

  • @PatriotMomof5
    @PatriotMomof5 Před 4 lety +16

    Ha ha... Look in the mirror and see who the dingdong is! Crack me up still laughing

  • @MA-mh1vs
    @MA-mh1vs Před 2 lety +1

    I could never figure out why other plastic bags would not vacuum like the bags that come with it, now I know how to get it to work right.

  • @scottsmith6846
    @scottsmith6846 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey man thank you for this video I just came across it and happened to see what you did there with the ziplock bags and that's not a bad idea now I know what I need to do buying the machine and do like you did thank you so very much I appreciate it

  • @godlygirl7353
    @godlygirl7353 Před 4 lety +8

    Going to have to try this! When I use foodsaver bags, I try to wash them out and reuse them. The cost gets ridiculous when putting up meat during hunting season. Thanks for the tip!

  • @shoddyproductions9793
    @shoddyproductions9793 Před 4 lety +13

    Excellent Idea ! Parchment paper can help with the sharp stuff, but also... "When you vacuum seal cheese, you're locking in the moisture and keeping out any air. ... Over time, the moisture in the cheese will cause it to deteriorate. So, if you're going to vacuum seal your cheese, wrap it first in wax or parchment paper." - cheesyplace.com

    • @shoddyproductions9793
      @shoddyproductions9793 Před 4 lety +2

      @Guy Fieri If you are saying a good Parmesan can keep on the counter for weeks, but yellowed colored salted wax called processed cheese, needs some help ? - I totally agree

    • @rubbnsmoke
      @rubbnsmoke Před 4 lety +1

      Never had any problems you mention when vacuum sealing cheeses. I've had blocks of cheese aging in my refrigerator for up to three or four years without any problems. White and Yellow Cheddars, Parmesans and Romanos.

    • @shoddyproductions9793
      @shoddyproductions9793 Před 4 lety +1

      @@rubbnsmoke I don't get it either Mike. My food saver "manual" said not to do it, and I was looking for explanations. Most commercial places vacuum without moisture condensing on the wrap, or adding parchment. I call bullshit ?

    • @rubbnsmoke
      @rubbnsmoke Před 4 lety +1

      @@shoddyproductions9793 Well, I don't know if I'd call bullshit on any instructions stating to "NOT" use parchment or other protective items. I've used parchment and/or paper towel when vacuum sealing many dry goods. Especially items such as dry active yeast, flour, dry powdered milk to prevent any powder from being pulled out of the bag and into the vacuum chamber itself. Any powder that gets into the vacuum chamber could actually get into the vacuum pump itself and destroy it, effective destroying the entire unit. But I NEVER use parchment or wax paper when sealing cheeses. I will occasionally put a piece of parchment folded in a few layers to protect bags from a sharp corner/point of a bone when sealing meats that have bone in them. Never had a problem with chicken poking a hole in a bag. Steaks, pork and lamb chops do have bones that you should protect the bag from any sharp parts.

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety

      Great tip!

  • @lynncobb8992
    @lynncobb8992 Před 4 lety +1

    Going to do this. Thanks for the heads up.

  • @JOHNPAUL-bc9fe
    @JOHNPAUL-bc9fe Před 4 lety +1

    That is an amazing idea thank you. I hope it works for me, its gonna save me a ton of money if it works!

  • @fourdayhomestead2839
    @fourdayhomestead2839 Před 4 lety +3

    Bags at those big stores are more expensive. Universal bag rolls online are inexpensive, but at least I've got another option now. Thanks for posting..

  • @ShlisaShell
    @ShlisaShell Před 5 lety +3

    BAH HA HA HAA!!! It's been awhile since I've heard that one. "Yellow and blue make green!" Damn good deal on those. I prefer the freezer bags as well. Now go find a friend with a fork lift that you can barrow and order an industrial size roll of that thick mil food safe plastic sheets and you'll be set for life. (if only it were that easy).

  • @randomactsofmakingstuff5881

    Definitely will give this a try. Thanks.

  • @THESHOMROM
    @THESHOMROM Před 2 lety +2

    BRILLIANT!
    Thank you much for saving me money. The little extra effort is well worth it.

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 2 lety

      Godd info to have if ever its hard to get supplies. Cause you know like a pandemic type thingy.

  • @TheLightHouseLady
    @TheLightHouseLady Před 5 lety +3

    Great Tip!

  • @annabanana8149
    @annabanana8149 Před 4 lety +8

    Thanks for the info... works great!!!

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 4 lety

      Glad it helps got a great one for disinfecting all masks in about 10 Mins (lab Tested)

  • @Put-that-down
    @Put-that-down Před 2 lety +1

    I was just wondering if I could use freezer bags with the food saver. Brilliant! Works great with my biltong obsession.

  • @agathalee3432
    @agathalee3432 Před 3 lety +2

    Holy Cow - this really worked! Used Quart baggies too. Thanks John!

  • @crackerboxpalace2697
    @crackerboxpalace2697 Před 3 lety +7

    I use my sealer to reseal all sorts of bags, snack bags, frozen vegie bags, all sorts, it will reseal most bags so I save on the pricey ones that way.

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 3 lety +2

      Any way to save money these days is good.

  • @voidingwarranties8081
    @voidingwarranties8081 Před 4 lety +18

    I tried this for storing my razor dull blades and broken glass, it didn't work and I think my vacuum sealer is broken. Should I have separated the blades from the glass or did I have some other problem? Asking for a friend.

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 4 lety +8

      If you add nails you should be good. 10 penny works best.

    • @lynnleavitt478
      @lynnleavitt478 Před 4 lety +3

      @@JohnSolar283 And thumb tacks. Can't forget them!

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 4 lety +1

      @Steve L Could work but I think the fleeing suspects may need those to remember you by.

    • @superque4
      @superque4 Před 4 lety +1

      Tried it on my brand new dart set. Ran outta freezer bags and used a paper sack. Put out the fire too late and need another sealer. Any suggestions?

    • @marthaharris6276
      @marthaharris6276 Před 4 lety +2

      Umm...ironically, there is a way to preserve razor blades using a vac sealer. Just stick them in a small wide mouth jar and use the jar sealer attachment. It'll keep them from rusting. Though I'm not sure why you'd bother, but, hey, I've heard weirder.

  • @HodgePodgeGarage
    @HodgePodgeGarage Před 5 lety +2

    Great tip! I may have to try that if I get a deer this year

  • @sharonsfella
    @sharonsfella Před 2 lety

    Just did this. Worked a treat. Thanks.

  • @Jennifr1966
    @Jennifr1966 Před 3 lety +6

    Actually I've done this before, even with bone-in items. I'm just more careful. Of course, one could keep a limited supply of the real deal and then use Glad or Hefty (my preferance) for normal items!

  • @johnthewaiter
    @johnthewaiter Před 4 lety +45

    Good o'l American Thinking. God Bless America. Let's get our country back on track. Buy American Stay American. Domestic Spending only 🇺🇸

    • @demaoseven878
      @demaoseven878 Před 4 lety +2

      HuRr GuRrR AmuRRiCa Is BEstEr THen GuRRrrR EArvErBoDyyy HUUrrrrr TRumP iS GrEEteSt HuuRR

    • @viewtube6512
      @viewtube6512 Před 4 lety +3

      Sharon E333 Wow. Yep. Only ONE person could think of this. Leave it to you to set everyone straight. I must go thank that lady in Italy. 😏
      Meanwhile.. Go look in the mirror.

    • @potcha
      @potcha Před 4 lety +1

      @@demaoseven878 Well, since you are on an American site, watching a video made by an American, who made a technique to save money and preserve food using bags by an American company , your actions seem to suggest you are more fond of America than your sarcasm implies...

    • @myra7273
      @myra7273 Před 4 lety +1

      I don't need to have any any fantasies about your preferred version of a deity foisted onto me in order to support well-run businesses that are locally, regionally, or nationally based. Neither does anyone else.
      I also don't need to buy into any false fantasies that only people who live in a certain country can be innovative... as in "Good ol' American thinking", HURR!! HURR!!

    • @cmsense8193
      @cmsense8193 Před 4 lety

      Nothing wrong with America pride, but I have seen this on other posts. About buying American, since we can’t pay American workers Chinese wages, and if we’re willing to pay the very high prices for products, then by all means why not!

  • @edale2
    @edale2 Před 4 lety +1

    This is a great video to pop into my recommendations today, given I ran out of foodsaver bags yesterday, lol.
    I'm gonna have to try this the next time I wet-age a steak (I typically have my butcher trim up some picanha for me, so no bones to worry about).

    • @JohnSolar283
      @JohnSolar283  Před 4 lety

      Should be perfect for you.

    • @edale2
      @edale2 Před 4 lety

      @@JohnSolar283 Well, I have 2 steaks just about done wet-aging (4 more days and they'll hit a full month), so I'll need to season them up and re-vacuum seal them (before letting them sit in my fridge another 24 hours) in preparation to sous vide them; so I'll get to try this out in a few days.
      Looks like ziplock bags are perfectly safe for sous vide as long as you don't exceed 158 degrees F, and I cook my steaks at 138 degrees, so it _should_ work fine...

    • @edale2
      @edale2 Před 4 lety +1

      ​@@JohnSolar283 Well it vacuum sealed fine, which will make this a good option for wet-aging my steaks, but when I sous vided a seasoned steak, a lot of water leaked into the bag...
      It's a good thing I wasn't planning on making that one a Steak au poivre (I do this for about 1/2 the steaks I cook), as the meat juices are WAAAAY too watered down to make a good sauce.

  • @ritamoore8346
    @ritamoore8346 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you very much I knew there's a better cheaper way to make use to that machine. I have one and I'm gonna try this.

  • @kbstonier
    @kbstonier Před 3 lety +3

    You are missing your career as a stand up comic! Great tip using those freezer bags, thanks!

  • @mydyisgod
    @mydyisgod Před 3 lety +3

    Great idea and thx for sharing. I had to go fix me a grilled cheese after seeing all that cheese!!

  • @jintalanm
    @jintalanm Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! Thanks for the idea! I tried it once without that strips of plastic in the bag it did not work. I will try this method, let see...

  • @anneirenej
    @anneirenej Před 3 lety +1

    Ooo thank you for the cabelas tip to I need to order new bags and i love the tip for using regular bags