One of the best tips I’ve come across as someone with not a lot of disposable income Mason jars aren’t an option. I only wish I hadn’t sent all my previous supermarket jars to the recycling centre but I am starting to save them now, bought the cheapest food saver I could (€20) and will be doing this from now on, thanks so much👍🏻

@Kricket2020

Жыл бұрын

This information is brilliant. I heard someone in a video say you can go to the recycling center and get all the jars you want. It’s worth a shot!

@susanp102

Жыл бұрын

And reuse ur Ziplok bags, I've been doing it for about 30+ years without any problems. Of course, I use new ones for gifts and potluck, etc.

@larsonfamilyhouse

7 ай бұрын

Just use glass and stop using plastic all together @@susanp102

@boa1793

7 ай бұрын

@@susanp102, How do you create a good enough seal to pull with a ziplock bag?

@susanp102

7 ай бұрын

@@boa1793 Sorry, I was being too general. I don't try to vacuum seal zip lock bags, but I do wash and reuse them. Hate to see all that plastic going in to the land fills.

I have bought a couple vaccuum sealers at Goodwill for $2.99 each. And bought the container at yard sales new in the box for $1 each. Happy to see this video- cause I didn't know about this!! Thank you!!!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing bargain! Well done.

One point to note: check the inside of the lid. If the ring on the inner edge is damaged it wont work. Also, wipe some white vinegar around the edge of the jar and the ring of the lid. This cleans both properly and ensures a good seal first time. Have been doing this for years. I managed to get the cannister shown and a set from Andrew James in different sizes. I can buy dry goods in bulk and break them down into useable amounts. I also like to buy large blocks of cheddar cheese, grate it and vacuum seal it. Last and lasts in the fridge. Alrhough the kit is fairly expensive, it does save money long term buying in bulk.

The reviews say the tube is a weak spot that is prone to need to be replaced. To ease my fears I never unhook it from the top of the cannisters lid. I just unhook it at the machine. This is awesome BTW!

I have found that I get a better vacuum if I don't "crank" down the lid too tightly before going in the chamber. This makes it easier for the air in the jar to get out and equalize with the atmosphere immediately outside the jar. Just a light touch to hold the lid in position. Once the air is allowed back in the chamber, air pressure pushes that lid down tight. The way to tell is if you can see the lid bow upward (bulge) when pulling a vacuum, it's on too tight. Also, using a vacuum gauge, I discovered that the maximum vacuum I can pull with my $150 Foodsaver machine is only 22" Hg. That is not anywhere close to a complete vacuum which means there is still oxygen in the jar. I place an oxygen absorber in the jar just before pulling a vacuum to hopefully remove any left over oxygen.

@aprilcarr8079

2 жыл бұрын

Thank so much for your advice I’m so new to all this I feel lost or even frustrated trying to get good advice on here my most resent disasters was I did 20 pounds of potatoes and 30 pounds of carrots in a water bath watching it on utube ughhh what a complete disaster and waste of money no one said you need to pressure cook thous thought because it was all over the internet it was safe and the first cans I opened three days later only just to try them they had gone skunking and ranched so getting correct and safe methods is so valuesbke to someone like me learning everything because my parents died when I was but a young girl and even though my mom canned everything I was still to young to see the amazement and savings as I got older so now in these uncertain times may 31/2022 it’s a must to learn all you can to prepare yourself thanks again for clarifying this topic for me greatly appreciated. Kindest regards from Calgary 🇨🇦 Canada

@christinaoliveryoung6019

2 жыл бұрын

What does "pulling a vacuum" mean? That's a new term to me.

@g-whiz286

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinaoliveryoung6019 - The process of using an air pump to move move air OUT of a vessel rather than pumping air into a vessel (such as a tire or a basketball).

@spaceprepper3657

9 ай бұрын

​@@aprilcarr8079 Your doing great. Keep acquiring skills and you will be fine. God bless 😊

@gwenkilby

8 ай бұрын

Can anyone tell me the name of this type of canister the gentleman is using here?

Mind. Blown. Had the same canisters for a while now, without a real clue what to do with them. Seemed a waste just to store one thing in each. Thank you _SO_ much!

Rather than using a Food Saver vacuum sealer, you can use an inexpensive brake bleeder. It doesn’t require any electricity.

I really like the Pump N' Seal system since it is affordable, is non electric, and it pulls a surprising 28 inches of Hg (way more than food saver and other non commercial systems).

@elaineweitz2595

7 ай бұрын

Hi 😊 where did you find the pump N Seal ? Please

@justinw1765

7 ай бұрын

@@elaineweitz2595 as far as I know, it is not available in stores but they do have a online site/store. Links usually get a comment blocked on KZread comments, but if you search for "pump n' seal food vacuum system", it should come up pretty fast. Good luck.

@justinw1765

Ай бұрын

@@elaineweitz2595 YT keeps erasing my replies to you for some reason. I wrote one near when you first asked me, and just wrote another one 10 minutes ago. It's weird and makes no sense. (You can find it on their site with the same name, also some other very "popular" places have it. One begins with "A".)

That was brilliant!.. who would have thought to put a jar inside a larger ceiling container... But you did! Thank you so much for helping me to think out of the box.. I'm glad I found your channel, this is ELLE in Colorado USA 🏞️🤩🌹🙏Many BLESSINGS.

Wow this is the best tip I have seen for sealing jars! No poking holes! No fuff! Thank you so much!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’m glad you said you can reseal things that are shelf stable, dry goods. That’s because if you vac seal anything that’s got any moisture in, at room temperature, it puts you at great risk of botulism (unless it’s super acidic, that’s another protection). I’m a bit weary of nuts and moist dried fruit still, not sure how dry they really are, but a good rule is, if you’d normally put it in the fridge, you can’t just vac seal and leave it out on a pantry shelf. Botulism is a lethal thing and we’ve forgotten about it!

@bella-bee

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, glad you agree. ☺️. Do you have any info on the moisture content of typical pantry stable foods, so we know what is safe to store vac sealed at room temperature? I’ve been looking at something called water activity, symbol is aw. I’ve found that botulism won’t grow below an aw of 0.93. Moulds and yeasts can go drier, but a typical dried veggie soup mix might be at 0.65, so safe to vac seal. But what about dried apricots, for example, they’re really quite moist. Do you have any scientific reassurance on this sort of thing? Thanks

@md61211

9 ай бұрын

Nuts have oils that can go rancid. Best to freeze them in small batches & defrost/use as needed

@jmc8076

8 ай бұрын

@@md61211 A fridge is cold enough for smaller amts sealed for 6 mths. Longer then yes freeze.

You can reuse your vac bags a number of times if you make your seal as close to the open end as possible and cut the bag open as close as possible to that seal line when you use the dry stuff in that bag. Rinse them out and dry well before storing the used bags. To help with your jars sealing, wipe down the jar rim with a damp paper towel and the seal material of the lid, which takes away any crumbs or dust that might compromise the seal. Also helps to not really crank on the lid until after the vacuum action and you take the jar out of the cannister, then go for the final tightening if it sealed properly.

I have a bag-sealer, but those bags most certainly do NOT go in the bin after one use! They go through the dishwasher multiple times, because they're not cheap, and I make them last as long as possible 😊

@wwhb4780

8 ай бұрын

Make them big enough (if you have the sealers which use the "goffrierte" (don't find a translation from German to English - it's the expensive type with a structure inside) bags. They lose approx. 1 inch at every time they are sealed. And I have one device for industrial sealing, as well as another one, quite outdated, for the old method of sealing smooth bags, regrettably not very good. But they work with any old bags from bread etc. I am single and I cut bread into three part, putting one of them into the freezer for the next few days. They are ideal for this.

@jmc8076

8 ай бұрын

Just avoid any with acid in it to min the level of chemicals leached into the food. Dry goods should be safe. Search it on online incl studies for more info.

@larsonfamilyhouse

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Best for things like rice rather than chili pepper. Better yet to just use glass 🥰 @@jmc8076

This is good to know. I spend a small fortune on the rolls of plastic bags. That stuff aint cheap!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

That was a great idea....never thought of that.....Thanks !

I never knew that jars come with a little. ‘Plinky bit’ in the middle of the lid that means you can reseal them. Thats so interesting. Thank you

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Not all jars do, but it's a useful feature.

Still might want to use plastic on some things in my tiny freezer for space conservation, but this is a great tip. There are a few things I should be storing this way.

@rfldss89

7 ай бұрын

Jars also run the risk of breaking, if your freezing anything liquid. Don't run that risk with plastic bags, or even tubs as long as you leave some headspace.

I don't have the plastic container so I have a two peice sealer, the one he first showed plus a rubber base with a valve that fits inside that. I just put it on top of a large used pickle jar, that makes a chamber. Thank you for your video.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

Great info! Have to get one

Simple but fantastic idea...

Wonderful ideas. I will definitely try reusing my jars.

Man this is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this great info! I did not know we could do this. Happy!

Wow what a great idea! I have a vacuum sealer already think i need to buy me one of those jars!

Nice!!! FWIW I have a couple of vacuum pumps in the shed that I use for resin impregnation and degassing for casting... I made a vaccum chamber out of a section of PVC storm water pipe. Use a Perspex plate as a lid, use silicone around the edge to make a flexible gasket seal (you can use cling film on the perspex lid - make sure it's wrinkle free - and place that on the silicone bead to form a nice flat surface. If it DOES leak a bit, vasaline may help. Or do it again/repair that bit. I have tapped gas (air tool) fittings into the side and the lid at various times - much better in the side - the PVC is far more forgiving and less brittle and easy to glue. I recommend something on the inside to divert the air when you open the valve because it tends to blow over anything inside if you let it off too quick. Cost wise I'm not sure it's that much cheaper than the cookie jar keeper but if you already have the gear lying around,...

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Fantastic, I have vacuum envy. I've looked into that previously, and will likely put one together at some point. The technique I use works well, but I admit I do love the ideal of a perfect vacuum.

Thank you so much! Excellent way to make your food last!

That's Great! Thank you so much. Blessings from Linda in Georgia USA

Brilliant! Been put off by all the canning paraphernalia you need to get started, but I can do this!

Amazing! Thank you so very much for sharing!!

I’ve seen those containers to seal. Very nice! I wasn’t sure how to use, but I can do that! Thank you..😃 Michigan USA 👋🏻

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@elaineweitz2595

7 ай бұрын

Hi 😊 where did you find these please ? Thank you

You are a clever, no-nonsense kind of guy. I appreciate you sharing this money saving trick. Thanks so much, sir. Greetings from the San Francisco bay area!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

This is really helpful. I was looking for a way to vacuum seal jars as the jar sealers from the US are too expensive. Thanks🤗

I've saved pickle jars for years. They're great for dry storage... now that I know how to vacuum seal them, their utility will be enhanced.

informative. I have one of these sealers but don't use it, exactly, because of the plastic bags. I wasn't aware there was an attachment like this, and now I can actually find some use for that thing. Nice!

Just discovered this- can’t wait to try it. Thank you!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

2023 Texas here. Nice video. Love your accent. Gonna try this

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great tip.

AWESOME!! Cheap, practical, and a great way to reduce one's environmental impact.

Wow,that’s brilliant!

Brilliant. Thanks for the tips.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for making this video! Money saving, good for environment, effective.

@yvonnerenoult1819

8 ай бұрын

I have a to of mason jars. Will they work?

I'm having issues finding a canister for this use but love your video. I've been saving jars for 26 years for leftovers now I have another use! Thank you!!!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

2 жыл бұрын

They still turn up on eBay, it's worth checking occasionally.

@thesuspense...2939

2 жыл бұрын

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture I totally just spotted a set on Amazon! Unfortunately they were wiped out as I was checking out... Thanks for the tip, Ebay it is.

@christinemoretto3405

2 жыл бұрын

Keep watching diligently….it took me awhile but I watched eBay and checked all the thrift stores. When I did buy on eBay I did a lot of research comparing the sizes because there is one extra tall size that will fit the largest mason jar and it’s not an easy size to find and it’s the most expensive one. Make sure you know your canister sizes that are printed on the bottom of the canisters because many “tiny” canisters sold online. Another thing I found is there’s a set of canisters that look almost identical but they are ONLY for storage not to use with removing air….don’t buy wrong ones. I love mine! So glad I bought them even used are working great!

@3gok838

Жыл бұрын

I use a vacuum seal and a large old pickle jar as the chamber.

@locomotus8604

10 ай бұрын

They are so hard to find. Also expensive.

Love it , I have one of those, and had not used in a long time, needed a refresher course.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Wow! thanks for this information!

Thanks very much for this video. We have a small sausage production business, so we're really looking for reusable packing ideas.

Those vacuum seal cannisters come as a set with larger sizes that can hold larger jars. The set is $35 ish. But, it's a one time purchase that gets even better if you find them at a thrift store like I did.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Excellent find!

@JaytheBae98

7 ай бұрын

could you tell me the name of the set ? I'm currently looking for them :)

@hopefulskeptic42

7 ай бұрын

@@JaytheBae98 FoodSaver. But, there are other brands as well.

@JaytheBae98

7 ай бұрын

@@hopefulskeptic42 I had a look and online for a set was about 150 , was not about to spend that, found one by zwilling for about 80 but the product is handheld so it can be put away easier + it comes with bags and sizable lunch boxes

Genius! Thank you for this! I had no idea I could reuse the jars that have lids like this from the supermarket!! Thank you so much!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

Жыл бұрын

It's an amazing technique!

Brilliant!! Well now I want a vacuum sealer! Haha! I’ve always been put off by the recurring costs of use. But this makes it a lot more feasible! Thanks!! ❤😊

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I saw someone else do that during the week, and I was just gobsmacked! Why didn't I try that yet, because as you say, using plastic sealed bags, yeah, nice, but it still ends up in the bin, and those big jars that came with the sealer are expensive, so yes, I'm going to be doing this from now on! Thanks!

Very smart! Thanks for sharing.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

That was a clever discovery.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

It's a great technique!

Bloody hell, that's genius mate! thanks for sharing.

Just saw ur post. I didnt quite hear the name of the canister. Wld appreciate your help. Real good info. Thank you sir!!!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

Жыл бұрын

It's a Food Saver canister set, you can still find the one ebay sometimes.

Thank you so much for this, such great info on your channel.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I learned something new today... thank you will be saving allot more food jars and lids and going to order a sealer container.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

2 жыл бұрын

I'm always amazed that every home doesn't have one, it's an amazing technique.

i reuse my vacuum seal bags numerous times, just washing them gently and drying well. There does come a point where they leak, and then I cut them up and use them to seal bags that are not vacuum seal bags (which have a cross hatch on one side to facilitate pulling the vacuum). There are many good ideas to pull a vacuum--if it works, it works!

Thank you. I had no idea I could reuse jars. I have been looking around for the vacuum seal equipment.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

It's a pretty fantastic technique.

Great idea. Thank you for posting.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Bloody awesome tip mate. Good one.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome video. Gets to the practical point without any sales attempts. Gives good pointers. What more could one want?

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

What a great idea! And I even have a few of those canisters around here! Things I never knew…. TY!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

Thanks a lot for sharing this bit of information 👍

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I really like this idea!!!!!! Thank you!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great technique, I was so pleased when I came across it.

I have seen this before, but I use a brake bleeder kit. Your explanation may have saved me some labor.

Very helpful. Thank you

Thank you for this great idea!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I didn't know you can do this! It's so easy, and basically free, because you use empty jars, you would throw away!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

It's a great technique!

Well done! Very clever! I would point out to make absolutely certain that the inside of the jar and lid is perfectly dry. Any moisture at all will spoil the contents quickly. I love the ingenuity of this method. Especially for spices. Thank you!

That is SOOOO cool! Wow!!!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

2 жыл бұрын

I'm always amazed it's not really well known, with most households doing it.

BRILLIANT!

Flippin heck! Great idea!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Fantastic! Thank you

I hate waste! Thank you for showing this. My dietary needs have changed in the last few years so those special flours that I have to get, not white, will be great in that.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

It's great for flours. I also use it for bulk spices.

Brilliant idea!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

That is fabulous! Thank you!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing!!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Love this video thanks ❤❤❤❤❤

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. I was curious how to seal these type of videos.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you so very much for sharing this with us wow what a fantastic idea and it will save money also !!!God Bless you!!!❤

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Glad is the way to go. I stored dehydrated veggies in glass and plastic with vacuum seals for over 3 years. The glass ones looked like the day I put them in. The plastic ones turned from green to brown. They were kept in a dark room. Glass for me!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that!

This is brilliant..thank you

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks a lot for the video, it's very instructive!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great idea!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Wow,that can save loads of money,and other resources ! ! !

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

3 жыл бұрын

It's a technique that always amazes me, we could wipe out 99% of disposable packaging easily, but hardly anyone has even heard of it.

Love this.

Great video full of good info. I'm going to have to give it a shot myself and see how it goes. The next step now is to make an acrylic tube for larger jars

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I tried with a hand pumped vacuum box and it worked! The little buttons on jam jar lids popped back in like new and they have stayed popped in for the few days since the experiment.

Brilliant. Thanks!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Bloody Terrific mate!!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Single most valuable TIP I have seen for prepping and food preservation 👍

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrThe1234guy

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously! I just spent a ton on my new food saver. This guy has some super saver tips!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrThe1234guy thanks!

Thanks! Great tip! I had no idea!

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

9 ай бұрын

I agree, it's baffling it's not widely used.

Thank you for the information. I have never seen lids like that here in the states.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

They turn up on eBay occasionally. It's a food saver canister set.

Just came across this video. Watched it. Sharing. Subscribing. Best I've seen on reusing jars.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

great idea

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you

Excellent Tip Thank You 💥

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

THANKS!

As someone who has both a vacuum sealer (which I do use for sous vide and e.g freezing fish/meat in plastic bags) and a cabinet full of plinky lid jars this made me very happy. No idea why I never considered it seeing as I've more or less done the same thing with other stuff. i.e put small thing to vacuum seal inside the big plastic jar.

Great tip thank you

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Very useful. Thank you.

@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!