how do you seal chicken?
1014150
Cut into pieces appropriate for the vacuum bags you intend to use, pat dry excessive fluids, then seal as you would any other item.
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A live chicken? Well, I don't recommend that. Too many sharp things to poke holes! But if it's just pieces of chicken, then seal it like anything else. Put it in a sealing bag and put the open end in the machine and seal it like normal. The juices that come out will collect in the juice catcher and it will seal the plastic in spite of it.
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I put the chicken (usually quarters, half, or individual pieces) in a Weston bag, making sure I have adequate room on top to fold over the bag and clip it with a office clip, or paper clip. I put it in the freezer until it is frozen, then I take it out, take off the paper clip, and seal it with my Weston sealer. It is a lot less messy if the chicken is frozen and the juices cannot run into the sealer. Caution though, make sure the chicken juices do not contaminate the outside of the bag when being assembled, and stand the bag upright in the freezer (so juices do not run out). Hope this helps. I put the chicken (usually quarters, half, or individual pieces) in a Weston bag, making sure I have adequate room on top to fold over the bag and clip it with a office clip, or paper clip. I put it in the freezer until it is frozen, then I take it out, take off the paper clip, and seal it with my Weston sealer. It is a lot less messy if the chicken is frozen and the juices cannot run into the sealer. Caution though, make sure the chicken juices do not contaminate the outside of the bag when being assembled, and stand the bag upright in the freezer (so juices do not run out). Hope this helps.
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I second JarCie's reply. As for sealing items with fluids (e.g. fresh meat) I suggest having a bit longer bag then watching the flow of fluids. As they approach the sealing area, press "seal" to stop the suction and commence sealing. This ensures a good seal.
1391491
By boiling water and placing it inside large metal container. Than you place two containers with hot food inside water and it seals it. Water never gets in foof and it keeps it warm for a long time. Very happy with it
10651
You can put a strip of paper towel between the food and the seal point, this will stop any moisture from going into the vacuum.
2034794
Correct, The food goes directly in the bag. Place oxygen absorber in the top and leave as little room at the top of the bag as possible then seal it.
1455699
Probably is the best answer I can give. We did a 5 1/2 pound chicken and wrapped it tight and it worked fine.
1326751
Leave enough room when you first seal it. Then reseal it the way you did in the beginning. Iron or food sealer
1448443
YES! I accidentally found out how much better vacuum sealed steaks tasted vs ziplocked and I was HOOKED. I'll grill out mass quantities off meats (pork chops, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, hamburger patties... you name it, let them cool slightly and seal 'em up. I call them "meat snacks". I've actually sealed chili, ground turkey and tomatoes, ham and potato stew... pretty much anything. Really helps to be able to grab something from the freezer at work vs going out for fat food. (Typo intentional, lol.) Protip... if your sealer seems to be losing suction after say a year or so, just moisten the foam rings prior to using. Gotta do it each time, but it beats buying a new unit.
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You need a vacuum sealing machine. They are really fantastic for any use. You can seal cooked food or fresh food, freeze the pouches or keep in refrigerator for a bit longer than otherwise. They even make a vacuum sealer with a hand unit as part of the kit. Check it out and do your research. The Sous Vide machine requires using these pouches for the water bath cooking.
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Place it between the grill grates and flavorizor bar. Also for some really good flavor try pecan chips or mix them 50-50 with hickory chips. It will make chicken into a whole new deal.
2007981
Buy small bags (quart size). Depends how small your food is, starting place the food on the bottom of the bag, shake the bag, then begin to do your sealing process. You then can place the new load in the same procedure and seal. You now have your food stack or lined up in separate compartments but one bag. The food then can be trimmed to separate them or leave it in one bag then freeze them
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Make sure you have both ends attached before you put it in the rotisserie. There should be 2 round plates that you hold the chicken with. They should be holding the chicken tight. Also make sure that you mount the chicken sideways and not straight up and down. The picture shows two Cornish hens and not chicken. I put both rods through the chicken, and then attach the removable plate. Set it in the groves of the show time and make sure they are all the way in. It sounds like your chicken wasn't mounted right and you did not have the spit sitting all the way in the grove. You have a very good machine, it just takes a little practice to get the hang of it. Make sure you have both ends attached before you put it in the rotisserie. There should be 2 round plates that you hold the chicken with. They should be holding the chicken tight. Also make sure that you mount the chicken sideways and not straight up and down. The picture shows two Cornish hens and not chicken. I put both rods through the chicken, and then attach the removable plate. Set it in the groves of the show time and make sure they are all the way in. It sounds like your chicken wasn't mounted right and you did not have the spit sitting all the way in the grove. You have a very good... » Read More Make sure you have both ends attached before you put it in the rotisserie. There should be 2 round plates that you hold the chicken with. They should be holding the chicken tight. Also make sure that you mount the chicken sideways and not straight up and down. The picture shows two Cornish hens and not chicken. I put both rods through the chicken, and then attach the removable plate. Set it in the groves of the show time and make sure they are all the way in. It sounds like your chicken wasn't mounted right and you did not have the spit sitting all the way in the grove. You have a very good machine, it just takes a little practice to get the hang of it. « Show Less
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Sealing these is easy with a standard clothes iron on the wool setting. You can check out our FAQ at www.adviceandbeans.com/food-storage-faq/, it answers many of the most common questions about Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers, and has some video links as well. Good luck!
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You should put your cooked food in the fridge to cool for a several hours then attempt to seal. Some freeze their food first, then seal. In no form should you seal any type of food that is hot for the heat will create moisture with this model.If you are worried about getting the seal area wet, buy a large fountain drink at your local 7-Eleven and after washing the cup, cut the bottom out and use the cup as a source to funnel your food into your bag. This will keep the seal area clean and dry of debris.
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You need a vacuum sealer. I think any vacuum sealer would work but this is the one I have. http://www.sousvidesupreme.com/Vacuum_Sealers/SousVide_Supreme_Vacuum_Sealer/Product.aspx?ProductID=18&DeptID;=4&&&gclid;=CKTlha-Gk7sCFUxufgodRiYACQ
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Cut a length from the roll the size that you wi8sh to make. Place one of the open ends on the bar that makes makes the seal(do not place the ends in the vacuum tray only on the part that creates the seal). Close down as you would to seal a bag. Check to make sure you have a proper seal. Place food in bag and seal as you would for a vacuum seal. Easy peasy!
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You can do one of two things, either wrap a piece of wax paper over the raw meat, or freeze it before packing. I wouldn't take the chance of pulling some of the liquid into the vacuum. This is a great product. I use it for sealing up jars filled with rice and beans, or for sealing up steaks, etc., for freezing. Wax paper is ideal for wrapping the item first before sealing. It also is inexpensive as compared with freezer wrap.