{"product":{"product_id":"B0044XDA3S","title":"Foodsaver FSFSSL2244-000 V2244 Machine for Food Preservation with Bags and Rolls Starter Kit | Number 1 Vacuum Sealer System | Compact and Easy Clean | UL Safe, Single, Black","price":null,"image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417DQyX5eoL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044XDA3S"},"comments":[{"body":"Short of my instant pot, my 2nd no regret appliance has been my food savr, https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Machine-Starter-Certified/dp/B0044XDA3S\r\n\r\nYou can individually package your leftovers into meals with none of that dried out freezer burn of the past.  Not to mention reseal most all bags of chips, nuts, dried fruits.  \r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"instantpot","author":"Trichostema"},{"body":"I have [this one](https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vaccum-Sealer-System-Starter/dp/B0044XDA3S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1532195792\u0026amp;sr=8-5\u0026amp;keywords=foodsaver\u0026amp;dpID=31dysqGUNsL\u0026amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_\u0026amp;dpSrc=srch). I picked it because of the low entry price and because you can also use it to vacuum seal mason jars. Not true canning, but definitely lets things stay longer. It came with a ton of bags and rolls to get started with.\r\n\r\nI will say the sealer I have is best for lower volumes. If you are doing a big harvest or processing a deer or something, you would want something bigger. This one you have to let cool down after doing 10 seals pretty quick back to back.\r\n\r\nAs for price of bags, I would agree with u/97runner that they can be expensive. I only buy the rolls now. They are WAY cheaper and you can cut them to whatever size you want. I cut them way bigger than they need to be, seal them at the top, and when I open them, cut off as little as possible. That way you can clean and re-use them. I've head really good luck with that - they seal just fine over and over.\r\n\r\nThere are also bags they sell that have valves for re-use and vacuum seal Tupperware type things. If you are accessing things on a fairly regular basis, those types of things might be worth it, but I haven't invested yet.","subreddit_name":"homestead","author":"BasicBrewing"},{"body":"I have the FoodSaver, and I went with a basic model that doesn't have the bags inside, and doesn't have the auto sensor/sealer thing.\r\n\r\n[this](https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Sealing-System-Starter/dp/B0044XDA3S/ref=sr_1_9?s=kitchen\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1513457974\u0026amp;sr=1-9\u0026amp;keywords=foodsaver)\r\n\r\nI like it, as I can control exactly how much bag is inside before it seals it, where the \"auto sensing\" ones it has to go in to hit the sensor before it starts.  I find that you waste at least 1\" on each seal because of this.\r\n\r\nI would also look at getting one where you can easily cheap inexpensive bags.  So if it's at Costco, they have a great price on the bag rolls.","subreddit_name":"smoking","author":"smokinbbq"},{"body":"amazon has a food saver on sale right now for less than 60 bucks https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Sealing-System-Starter/dp/B0044XDA3S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19\u0026amp;pf_rd_s=slot-3\u0026amp;pf_rd_t=701\u0026amp;pf_rd_i=gb_main\u0026amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=ABG0YPB8S98RVS62C53T\u0026amp;linkCode=sl1\u0026amp;tag=wickawesdeal-20\u0026amp;linkId=7a49db44e22852d7c98c0cbffd787091","subreddit_name":"sousvide","author":"yanney33"},{"body":"Just sealed two bags of this recipe with a lower end foodsaver: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044XDA3S\r\n\r\nIt has a drip tray in the sealing chamber so some liquid is ok. Only issue I had was the first seal was not 100% so I just closed the lid and sealed again on the same spot, no issues. Granted, it's not 100% air tight but it's pretty close and I imagine will ultimately be fine.\r\n\r\nThere was also a suggestion on here to freeze the unsealed bag for an hour or so (to get the liquid mostly solid) then seal. I'd imagine that works well.","subreddit_name":"seriouseats","author":"bolognaballs"},{"body":"I got this one end of November for about 50 bucks and it was the best sous vide accessory I've purchased. I can't imagine not having one now. I've started buying meat in bulk, portioning it out and freezing it so I can make it whenever. Plus I've found other uses for storing things. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044XDA3S","subreddit_name":"sousvide","author":"lessphiling"},{"body":"I picked this model up for about $50 http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-V2244-Vacuum-Sealing-System/dp/B0044XDA3S\r\n\r\nIts cheap and easy to use. It does have problems with liquids, but that means you have to manually tell it to seal or it will get the internals wet. I made a mistake and got my machine wet with a beat balsamic and it broke the machine. Luckily the machine is dead simple and I was able to take it apart and repair the faulty shut off switch. Don't let it scare you though. When I make chicken stock I put it in the vacuum sealer bags which I make from a roll and thrown them in the freezer. \r\n\r\nIf you freeze foods you will appreciate the food saver. I was on the fence about it, but love how easy everything stores in my freezer with no/minimal freezer burn. Cooking sous vide, I can now do the longer cooks without worrying about my ziploc bag opening up. ","subreddit_name":"sousvide","author":"ps6000"},{"body":"[This](http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-V2244-Vacuum-Sealing-System/dp/B0044XDA3S/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) has been my go-to when people ask me for a recommendation on a sealer. Independent vac/seal and seal buttons, clam shell design, and ease of use all are up there for me in what I was looking for.","subreddit_name":"sousvide","author":"_just_a_dude_"},{"body":"I have this [one](http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Advanced-Design-Vacuum-Sealer/dp/B0044XDA3S/). It was recommended to me by some folks on forums and I like it. I prefer the bags on a roll, as opposed to the preformed bags. \r\n\r\nI was told there are two caveats in order for it to have a long life:\r\n\r\n* Beware the duty cycle. Don't overheat it. If you have a couple of bags, fire away. But if you have 10 bags, give it some time to cool down.\r\n\r\n* Watch out for the rubber gasket. It ships with a little piece of cardboard wrapped in plastic that keeps it open, and prevents the unit from compressing the gasket for weeks at a time. Use that gasket, you can ditch the rest of the packaging. I actually just cut the top off of the box and use it for storage.\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"BBQ","author":"OmarDClown"},{"body":"well, I agree with the sous vide if you have a vacuum sealer.  you can get a foodsaver one on amazon for the price of a couple ribeyes.  [This](http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Advanced-Design-Vacuum-Sealer/dp/B0044XDA3S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1303605431\u0026amp;sr=8-3) is the model that I have and it's suited me very well.  It's also great if you like to buy in bulk.  I've found that I've saved a lot of money using this thing.  However, I'd say put it somewhere where you'd see it or else you're easy to forget about it.  /end mini commercial\r\n\r\nThe sous vide makes the meat really tender and you can add your marinade right in there when you vacuum it in, saving yourself a ton of time.  I usually finish it off using a cast iron pan or under the broiler.","subreddit_name":"Cooking","author":"mph1204"},{"body":"I have a [FoodSaver V2244](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044XDA3S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) and love it. I also got it on the rare occasion when Amazon had it for $29.99.","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"blacklabel8829"},{"body":"[Purchased from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044XDA3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_agk7Ab2NH5TMC)","subreddit_name":"smoking","author":"OREGON_IS_LIFE_84"},{"body":"Getting a [Food Saver](https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Sealing-System-Preservation/dp/B0044XDA3S) or equivalent will literally pay for itself 10Xs over. Saving hops, meat, freezing fruit/vegetables etc it’ll save you money.","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"Davec433"},{"body":"[Vacuum sealer $30](https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Sealing-System-Starter/dp/B0044XDA3S/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1514642679\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=v2244)\r\n\r\n[Quart sized Mason Jars from Wal-Mart $12](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ball-12-Count-Regular-Mouth-Quart-Jars-with-Lids-and-Bands/21290188) Fit 1LB of hop pellets  perfectly\r\n\r\n[Regular Mouth Mason jar Vacuum sealer attacment $9](https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T03-0006-02P-Regular-Mouth-Jar-Sealer/dp/B0000CFFS6/ref=pd_sim_79_16?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B0000CFFS6\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=KR6B7CBYAGZC7HDKYF2C\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=ferHi\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=OVrEp\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=KR6B7CBYAGZC7HDKYF2C)\r\n\r\n[1LB Nugget $5](http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/Nugget16oz_p/hopsnugget1-2016crop.htm)\r\n\r\n[1LB Willamette $10](http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/product_p/hopswillamette1-2016crop.htm)\r\n\r\n\r\n[1LB CTZ $11](http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/CTZ16oz_p/hopscolumbus1-2017crop.htm)\r\n\r\n[1/2LB Amarillo $12](http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/Amarillo_2017_8oz_p/hopsamarillo2-2017crop.htm)\r\n\r\n[1/2LB Citra $12](http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/2017_Citra_Pellets_8oz_p/hopscitra2-2017crop.htm)\r\n\r\nTotal $101 + around $6 shipping from Yakima. \r\n\r\nEDIT: Whoops. Disregard. Didn't realize it was a gift card to your LHBS. I'd buy a bunch of grains. \r\n","subreddit_name":"Homebrewing","author":"BrandonRushing"},{"body":"Eventually, you'll want a [FoodSaver](https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Vacuum-Sealing-System-Starter/dp/B0044XDA3S) vacuum sealer, but in all honestly, I rarely use mine. It's still worth having, though.","subreddit_name":"gardening","author":"teebob21"}]}