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Tip:vacuum packaging food without a vacuum cleaner

With this tip you can vacuum pack food without the need for a vacuum sealer. All you need is a ziplock bag and a container of water.

Why would you vacuum freeze food? It stays fresh longer and you have more space in your freezer.

How do you do it?
Put the food in a ziplock bag. Close the bag a little bit. Partially submerge the bag in water, the pressure creates a vacuum. Check it out in the video below.