T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
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Food Preparation and Storage Guide
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
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Where to
Vacuum
Normal Storage
M
E AT S
/F
I S H
Store
Packaged
Life
(without
Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Beef, lamb, and pork
Freezer
2 to 3 years
6 months
Ground meat
Freezer
1 year
4 months
Poultry
Freezer
2 to 3 years
6 months
Fish
Freezer
2 years
6 months
Where to
Vacuum
Normal Storage
C
H E E S E S
Store
Packaged
Life
(without
Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan
Refrigerator
4 to 8 months
1 to 2 weeks
Preparation Guidelines for Meats/Fish:
Option 1:
For best results pre-freeze
meats and fish for 1-2 hours before
vacuum packaging in a FoodSaver
Bag to ensure the retention of juices
and shape, and to help guarantee a
good seal.
Option 2:
If it is not possible to pre-
freeze, place a folded paper towel
between the meat or fish and the end
of the bag. Leave the paper towel in
the bag when vacuum packaging to
absorb excess moisture and juices.
Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses:
Keep cheese fresh even if you use
it everyday by repackaging it with
the Vac 300 after each use. Make
your original FoodSaver Bag extra
long. Simply cut along the sealed
edge, remove the cheese and slice
off the amount needed, then place
the cheese back in the bag and
repackage. Allow approximately one
inch of bag material for each time the
bag will be opened and repackaged.
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V
E G E TA B L E S
Blanching
V
E G E TA B L E S
Blanching
Times
Times
Asparagus
1
1
⁄
2
to 3 mins.
Green beans
3 mins.
Whole kernel corn
4 to 5 mins.
Broccoli
3 to 4 mins.
Corn on cob
6 to 11 mins.
Brussels sprouts
3 to 5 mins.
Snow peas
1
1
⁄
2
to 2 mins.
Cabbage
3 to 5 mins.
Sugar snap peas
1
1
⁄
2
to 2 mins.
Cauliflower
3 to 4 mins.
Where
Vacuum Packaged
Normal Storage Life
to Store
Storage Life
(without vacuum packaging)
Freezer
2 to 3 years
8 months
Preserve Your Garden Goodness
Your FoodSaver Vac 300 is an
invaluable tool to help preserve the
quality, freshness, and nutrients of
your homegrown vegetables. When
vacuum packaging and freezing
items from your garden, you can
enjoy your harvest year round.
General Harvesting Information
◗
It is generally best to pick in the cool
of the morning because produce
usually has the best texture then.
◗
Harvesting from a home garden
gives you the opportunity to enjoy
produce that is ripened to perfec-
tion. Because different parts of the
plant will ripen at different times,
the Vac 300 allows you to vacuum
package small amounts frequently
and cost effectively.
◗
Select top quality young, tender
produce that is free from mold and
decay. Freezing will not improve
the quality.
◗
Clean vegetables thoroughly before
freezing and vacuum packaging.
See next page for vegetable preparation guidelines.
