New to Sous Vide, Seeking Alternatives to Vacuum Sealing

yomn on 14/08/2017 - 23:37

My ANOVA Wifi arrived today, from the deal last week!

Tried to use the water displacement technique with Glad zip top bags, but my ribeye was sogged out due to an imperfect seal. I tested a couple of other ziplocks and zip tops from the pantry and water would always leak in during the soak.

Does anyone else use water displacement or does everyone have a vacuum sealer at home?

If the former, what brand of bags do you use? If the latter, what vac sealer are you using (brand, model, price, etc.)

P.s. I seared it and ate it anyway.

Food & Grocery

Comments

  • BlazinPast on 14/08/2017 - 23:54
    +1

    I think Aldi has some double sealed zip lock bags which I've used before. However I rarely submerge the entire bag.

    Buy some cheap magnets like this or this to hold the bag in place by placing one on the inside and another on the outside of the container. Don't let the seal touch the water. Keep using the water displacement technique to push as much air out as possible. If you feel like it floats a bit use a knife or spoon and place it in the bag so that it sinks. You can try using binder clips too to keep the bag upright but it's a lot more finicky and requires you to have it clipped to the top of your container. With a magnet you can control the height at which you want the zip lock bag to be.

    • yomn on 15/08/2017 - 17:53

      magnets are so freakin clever I love it

  • shanakatak on 15/08/2017 - 00:47

    Are you using freezer bags? The regular zip lock bags aren't completely water tight.

    • yomn on 15/08/2017 - 17:54

      Did some research and you're right! I'm going to try freezer bags until my vac sealer is delivered (I caved and bought one).

      • shanakatak on 15/08/2017 - 21:06
        +1

        Happy to help, I made the same misteak the first time too.

  • supnigs super skids on 15/08/2017 - 07:15

    Using glass container ones NOT plastic zop

  • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2017 - 08:19

    Be very careful which ziplock bags you use, some have BPA and some melt.

  • madreece on 15/08/2017 - 08:42

    I've been using the Kmart Vacuum sealer for about a year now. Took me three gos to get one that worked, but it has been going perfectly now and I use it a minimum of two nights a week.

  • yk300 on 15/08/2017 - 08:57

    Never had an issue with the water displacement technique so far.

    I mistakenly bought a large size bag but then realise it is easier to do the water displacement technique, secure the bag, and to remove the food.
    I use the brand Ziplock. You can get them from Costco.

  • altomic on 15/08/2017 - 09:09

    Tofu doesn't sous vide. :(

  • cooni on 15/08/2017 - 09:43

    Try secure the top of the bag outside the water after sealing (or get bigger bags)

  • reno on 15/08/2017 - 10:35

    anyone used the kogan one? on sale for 69 atm

  • blonky on 15/08/2017 - 12:10

    I use the water displacement method with double zipped Ikea bags

    I also don't completely submerge the bag but rather use bulldog clips to clamp the top of the bag to the container out of the ater

  • coin saver on 15/08/2017 - 15:59

    Ever considered cooking in the packaging straight from the store? http://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/info/exploring-sous-vide-… I am about to start for thermal cooking.

    • John Kimble on 17/08/2017 - 16:03

      Isn't there usually a meat tampon in there though?

  • Slippery Fish on 15/08/2017 - 16:12

    Anyone tried displacement then one of them kleva sealer things?

    https://klevarange.com.au/products/kleva-seal-bag-sealer-ins…

    • John Kimble on 17/08/2017 - 16:04

      No, but FYI you can get one of those cheaper from Daiso.

      Just remember to take the batteries out after use… It doesn't switch off and melts it (1st hand experience… Did not read the instructions).

  • fusion17 on 18/08/2017 - 11:53
    +1

    I use water displacement and hang the bag with a clothes peg off the edge for salmon, eggs, brulee and other misc quick/low temp stuff

    otherwise this:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygB3zjl4fqM

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