Great Deal on Foodsaver

Robert & Keri C · Posted: Dec 16 2008 Post subject: Great Deal on Foodsaver

If you have a need for a good Foodsaver kit at a good discount and free shipping, go to
http://www.jardenstore.com/product.aspx?bid=18&pid=5718&cid=0
and use promo code L8FAV28 at checkout. The price comes out to $59.99, and free shipping today. It started life at $169.99, dropped to $99.99, and now to $59.99. VERY good price. I use my old one constantly with the BBQ, and it's almost on its last legs.

FOODSAVER� V2830
VACUUM SEALER KIT
Model # T000-33255
Included in this offer

2 - 11� FoodSaver� Rolls
2 � FoodSaver� Canisters
Wide Mouth Jar Sealer
Accessory Hose
Availability: In Stock
Reg. $169.99
Sale
$99.99
ADD TO CART�
Features & Benefits
Parts
Warranty Info
Product Manual
The FoodSaver� V2830 appliance is part of our Advanced Design series, featuring innovative flip-up design, which allows you to save space on your counter when the appliance is not in use. CrushFree� Instant Seal helps to protect and store delicate foods, and the two sealing levels and double-wide sealing strip make it easy to vacuum package liquids like homemade sauces and stews.
Features
Flip Design
Built-in Roll Storage & Cutter
2 Vacuum Speeds
2 Sealing Levels � Great for Moist and Dry Foods
Canister Mode
Extra Wide Sealing Strip
CrushFree� Instant Seal

-Keri C
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Robert & Keri C
Under construction-GF Stump Clone using a 1965 Montgomery Wards deep freeze
2 well-worn WSM's
1 Home Built XL GF Stump clone w/Roc's Stoker
3 Cookshack FEC100's
1 Good One P30 (on loan)
1 Vermont Casting gas grill

Sa-Mokin · Posted: Dec 16 2008 Post subject:

$60, that IS a deal, thanks Keri!
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Toga · Posted: Dec 16 2008 Post subject:

That is a sweet deal. Good share.

Cal-B-Que · Posted: Dec 16 2008 Post subject:

I'm curious if many folks are using these vacuum sealers.

I use ziplock bags for frozen items and marinades and just suck the air out. Am I missing much benefit?

Robert & Keri C · Posted: Dec 16 2008 Post subject:

I use Foodsaver bags for most all of our BBQ uses if they're going into the freezer, simply because I am so happy with reheating by way of the old faithful "Boilin' Bag" method. When we cook we typically fill up DH Robert's homemade Stumps clone (30 sq' of cooking space), so I'm out for the quickest and most efficient method of packaging.

If I'm doing butts, I'll pull and add some extra rub and whatever liquid seasoning I would add if I was serving, dump it into a bag, and seal it. When ready to serve, just drop the still-sealed bag into slowly simmering pot of water, and it's hot in under 40 minutes. Works for ribs, briskets, pulled/chopped meats, most anything. I frequently spatchcock four or five chickens and seal 1/2 chicken to a bag. I can take it straight from the freezer into the simmering water, and it's thawed and hot by the time I get my sides done, with no drying out and no decrease of quality. I keep 1-pound packets of heat-n-eat pulled pork in the freezer for gifts, quick dinners, neighbors, and other such uses.

I also like the vac bags for mass-cooling purposes. Since it isn't a good idea to take meat straight into the refrigerator or freezer from the cooker, I will process the hot meat, seal it, and throw the sealed package into an ice chest containing an ice/water slurry. That chills the meat down to a safe temp MUCH faster than just placing it in the fridge or freezer.

Other than BBQ purposes, I use the sealer more for glass canning jars - rubs, spices, pasta, bread crumbs, all kinds of things, because the bags can get rather expensive. If we're cooking for someone else, I usually factor in 50 cents per bag.

Keri C
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Robert & Keri C
Under construction-GF Stump Clone using a 1965 Montgomery Wards deep freeze
2 well-worn WSM's
1 Home Built XL GF Stump clone w/Roc's Stoker
3 Cookshack FEC100's
1 Good One P30 (on loan)
1 Vermont Casting gas grill

Bedlam BBQ · Posted: Dec 16 2008 Post subject:

Keri - thanks for the link. I just bought a new one for Kim for Christmas since our last one died (after about 5 years of usage). I got one at WalMart for $74, but I'm tempted to jump on this offer just to have an extra one to keep in the trailer.

Edit. Dang, I just realized that FREE shipping was for yesterday. That's always my luck.
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Stumper clone with Stoker
Bedlam BBQ
Competition Team

BBQ Padawan · BBQ Fan Joined: 26 May 2007 Posts: 179 Location: So Cal

The biggest complaint I have with these units is the cost of the replacement rolls. Does anyone know of a site that sell replacement rolls cheaper than store prices??
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Bedlam BBQ · Posted: Dec 17 2008 Post subject:

I would recommend staying with the Foodsaver brand rolls -- we've tried the cheaper brands and they just don't remain sealed very well.
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Steve

Stumper clone with Stoker
Bedlam BBQ
Competition Team

Robert & Keri C · Posted: Dec 17 2008 Post subject:

Plus the foodsaver bags can even go through the dishwasher and be re-used. You'd be amazed how much use you can get out of vaccing things in glass canning jars for storage, even in the freezer, and those you can reuse indefinitely.

Keri
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Robert & Keri C
Under construction-GF Stump Clone using a 1965 Montgomery Wards deep freeze
2 well-worn WSM's
1 Home Built XL GF Stump clone w/Roc's Stoker
3 Cookshack FEC100's
1 Good One P30 (on loan)
1 Vermont Casting gas grill

T00lman · Posted: Dec 17 2008 Post subject:

davejschultz · Posted: Dec 17 2008 Post subject:

Thanks for the info...just ordered my stocking stuffer!
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ou812warford · Posted: Dec 17 2008 Post subject:

You can get bags at Sam's.
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Hasty-Brad · BBQ Fan Joined: 02 May 2006 Posts: 261

Steve, you'd better be careful . . . we wouldn't want you to wind up here! http://bewareofthedoghouse.com/VideoPage.aspx

I think Keri is on the payroll for the Food Saver Corporation! Laughing

Seriously, everything she says is true. I was jones'n for some pulled pork on Monday, so I just plopped a bag in some hot water and made me and the family happy. The only downside is buying enough meat to fill the smoker . . .
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Hasty-Bake Sportsman (circa 1950)
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Cook'n'Wagon
Cook'n'Kettle
Cook'n'Kettle Junior

Robert & Keri C · Posted: Dec 19 2008 Post subject:

I just WISH I was on their payroll, as many as I've sold for them the last few days. Smile

Just wanted to say that I ordered mine on the 15th, right before I posted this thread, and it arrived yesterday, the 18th. Not bad for free shipping, eh? I haven't opened it yet - I may have to wrap it and put it under the Christmas tree for Robert to give me... Wink

Keri C
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Robert & Keri C
Under construction-GF Stump Clone using a 1965 Montgomery Wards deep freeze
2 well-worn WSM's
1 Home Built XL GF Stump clone w/Roc's Stoker
3 Cookshack FEC100's
1 Good One P30 (on loan)
1 Vermont Casting gas grill

lantern · Posted: Dec 20 2008 Post subject:

Dangit! This post got me all riled up so I bought one. I didn't get the one in the original post but I got a V2860 instead. Got it for about 157 bucks using a coupon from here. http://www.stoorz.com/coupon-codes/foodsaver-coupons.aspx

It came with this stuff

V2860 FoodSaver� Vacuum Sealer
2 – 11” x 10' FoodSaver� Rolls
1 – 8” x 10' FoodSaver� Rolls
1 – 50 ounce Canister
1 – Large Jar Sealer
1 – Permanent Marker
1 – Accessory Hose with Storage Clips and Pen Storage
Instructional DVD
Quick Start Manu

Anyway they have some codes for rolls as well as other sealers.

Jeff T · Posted: Dec 20 2008 Post subject:

Thanks for the heads up on the Food Saver Keri C. I have been wanting one for a long time but been to cheap to get it, but at that price i couldn`t pass it up. Now i can donate the Blacken Decker food sealer to someone in need. It works but just not as well as the Food Saver brand.
Cool deal on a neat new toy ! Thanks again.
Jeff t

mgwerks · Posted: Dec 20 2008 Post subject:

Cheffie · Posted: Dec 20 2008 Post subject:

does anyone know how to apply PayPal to this? (supposedly you can use PayPal to pay for any internet purchases, but I don't know how).

Great deal!
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lantern · Posted: Dec 21 2008 Post subject:

If you're talking about the Foodsaver site I'm pretty sure they don't accept Paypal. If a site accepts Paypal nowadays it's all over the site advertising it.

Otherwise I would have used Paypal checkout. I dig not having to type my info in. Smile