FoodSaver Vac800/Vac820 - Manual (Page 14)

Food Preparation and Storage Guide
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Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
L E A F Y V E G E TA B L E S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
FoodSaver
Lettuce, Spinach Refrigerator
Canister
2 weeks 3 to 6 days
Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables:
Wash vegetables, towel or spin dry
and vacuum package. You can then open the canister and take what you
need each time you make a salad.
Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
F R U I T S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Apricots, Nectarines,
Peaches, Plums
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 to 3 years 6 to 12 months
Softer berries
(i.e. Boysenberries,
Refrigerator
FoodSaver
1 to 2 weeks 1 to 6 days
Blackberries, Raspberries, Canister
Strawberries)
Harder berries
FoodSaver
(i.e. Blueberries, Refrigerator 2 weeks 3 to 6 days
Cranberries)
Canister
Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:
When freezing soft fruits or berries
in a FoodSaver Bag, it is best to pre-
freeze for 1-2 hours or until solidly
frozen. To freeze fruits in individual
servings, place sliced fruit or berries
on a baking sheet and spread out so
the pieces are not touching. This
way they will not freeze together in
a block. Then vacuum package in
portions for baking, or in your
favorite combinations for easy fruit
salad all year round. Keep berries fresh longer in the
refrigerator by repackaging them in
a FoodSaver Canister. You can open
the canister and take what you need
for snacks or fruit salad, then reseal
to maintain freshness.
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Blanching Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
V E G E TA B L E S Times Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Asparagus 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Whole kernel corn 4 to 5 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Corn on cob 6 to 11 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Snow peas 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Sugar snap peas 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Green beans 3 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Broccoli 3 to 4 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Brussels sprouts 3 to 5 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Cabbage 3 to 5 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Cauliflower 3 to 4 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables:
◗ Vegetables should be blanched
before vacuum packaging. This
stops the enzyme action, which
will eventually cause loss of flavor,
color and texture.
◗ Blanch vegetables by placing them
in boiling water or in the micro-
wave until they are cooked but
still crisp. Immerse in cold water
to stop the cooking process. Dry
vegetables on a towel, then freeze.
◗ To freeze vegetables in individual
servings, place them on baking
sheets and spread out so that pieces
are not touching. This way they
will not freeze together in a block.
◗ Place baking sheet in the freezer
for 1-2 hours until the pieces are
solidly frozen.
◗ Vacuum package in a FoodSaver
Bag and return to the freezer for
long-term storage. Remember, you
can microwave and boil FoodSaver
Bags right from the freezer.
◗ Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli,
Brussels sprouts, cabbage,
cauliflower, kale, turnips) emit
gases during storage. Therefore, they
must be stored in the freezer only.