How To Make Your Own Foodsaver Bags MUST SEE FOLKS !

[@guyastore7270]

i used your hack found a way to out bone. in pork chops in the bag cut up a soda box to size wrap the cardboard with foil then seal no pokeholes from the bone

[@JohnSolar283]

Now that’s what I like someone adding to the idea

[@misscsb1]

What I would have given for my father to of seen this before he passed… I introduced him to food saver and it was his life’s mission to use it For everything… And to find hacks. This is an amazing hack and thank you so much for making me smile!

[@JohnSolar283]

Our Fathers and Mothers good or bad make us who we are. I am glad you had a smile and a memory.

[@leighanneboles6609]

To HAVE seen this....grade school English.

[@r.rodriguez4991]

@@leighanneboles6609 Wow. You really went full grammar Karen on somebody's fond memory of their dead father. You're in a league of your own.

[@eyeswideopen5517]

@Leighanne Boles Don’t be THAT person.

[@orosedobheathaabhaile]

@@leighanneboles6609 I can be a little pedantic myself, however, There is a nicer way to correct someone's grammar mistakes. The next time you're tempted, why not make your correction comment with a positive, rather than a critical attitude? The 'grade school English' remark, was uncalled for.

[@TheTylerWhit]

I’ve had several different models of Foodsaver vacuum sealers over the last 15 years. kzbin.infoUgkxLarn2Zt7095D2lp3tN-bj5JtYPg3Wz2 I picked up the Nesco unit because it consistently receives top reviews it all across the Internet. Get this if you’re serious about vacuum sealing. This is the most have unit. The only tiny annoyance is not being able to lock the lid when you put it in storage that is such a tiny nitpick however, it’s almost worth not mentioning.

[@forwhatitsworth364]

"Be normal" I was having a rough day and you just made me smile. Thanks.

[@JohnSolar283]

Your quite welcome

[@Mchand007]

Not gonna lie, the bags were why I never got this machine and now it looks like I can afford it! Thanks

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad it can help

[@boosjhe8324]

Same thing here

[@pedalingthru2719]

You are better off with a chamber sealer. Machine will cost more but you can get regular 5 mil bags for about .01 cent each and a chamber sealer will do soups , stews, you can even seal gallon bags of water.

[@pamrix6800]

For freezing soups, sauces, fruit etc. Hubby puts it in a ziplock bag, freezes it for a few days and then opens the ziplock bag and puts it in the vacuum seal bags. I order pre-made bags I buy my bags in bulk from a company in California called DOUG CARE. Been buying from them for years. They sell sealing. Machines and a varity of bag styles, sizes and thicknesses. FYI...I am only a customer of theirs, I'm not a representative, influencer, etc.

[@bdmbpm1467]

I bought a vacuum sealer from Aldi's last week for $29.99. I have always wanted one but did not want to pay upwards of $150. With the crazy increase in the cost of food, I am more conscious of buying items when on sale. The sealer allows me to buy larger quantities and freeze for longer periods. Als ol for refrigerator items, especially cheese. I can extend it's life before it turns green (i.e. bad) by vacuum sealing each time after opening the cheese.

[@Carol-tq1fb]

We have 2 vacuum sealers and we freeze a lot of stuff. I'm so dang happy I found your video. This will save us a ton of money using freezer bags instead of buying the vacuum sealer bags. I just told my husband last night that we are getting low on bags, but didn't want to spend more money buying more. You are are genius, thank you dear sir so very very much. Bless you and your family, stay safe.

[@johnkarkoska6963]

I just cut a 1 inch b y 2 or so strip from a foodsaver type bag slide it in. Then vac and seal

[@jacquelineprandine6156]

I'm probably a little over excited about this but I have to say WOW! I'm gluten free but my hubby isn't. When I bake a batch of cookies there is no way I can eat them all by myself in time. This worked amazingly well and now I have nice size portions in the freezer. This cuts the cost of the more expensive bags that I will continue to use for heavy duty items. Brilliant! Thank You

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad it can help out have a wonderful time

[@lisareaume3857]

😃I am new to vacuum sealing and I found this to be another STEP in preservation 101! Thank you John. Blessings to you during these trying times! May Jesus and his angels keep you safe!✝🛐

[@blackwidowblanks9234]

Thank You for the kind words

[@myrahaws5148]

Great tip thanks. I have done something similar but instead of using the ribbed pieces of the freezer bag I used pieces of a food saver bag that has the texture to allow the air to be removed.

[@JohnSolar283]

That will work to

[@brendahere]

I'm thinking the strip would give the bag more strength in the area of the seal too.

[@dees1378]

Also let the heat strip cool well between processing bags. They get pretty hot and will melt the bag after the 3-4th ones. Double bag for better storage if going over 6 months or so

[@amclamb9543]

"Go find a mirror and go look in it" 😂😂 Love this guy!

[@tennetuckypreparedness1713]

I'm going to try sealing up a bag of nails. I wonder how that will work?

[@ronham9306]

@@tennetuckypreparedness1713 It will work just great, just wrap each nail in duct tape

[@loladaisy7610]

Did you make a video to help people in some way? and have the guts to go public instead of worrying how perfect your hair and makeup are??? No !! Go curl your hair

[@donnas2375]

I also love "Don't be that person, ok?"

[@dirtrider88]

it works great. out of all the videos of vacuum sealers i have watched this is the ONLY one that has been helpful.

[@JohnSolar283]

Thanks so much be sure to share so others can use.

[@lamzydivey]

Finally! Somebody has said why those strips go in the bag… To channel out the air… I seen this done before, but nobody ever said why, and I didn’t figure it out on my own. So thank you so much for making that comment about channeling the air. Quite clever, the person who figured out that method of using a Ziploc bag.

[@lamzydivey]

That should read… I have seen this done before

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad you found your answer.

[@jungleno.]

@@lamzydivey Akiddlydivy too. Wouldn’t you?

[@teresaames7902]

You can recluse your potatoes chip bags, bags that were heat sealed already made when you bought it. But just seal function. Keeps chips from going stale and other foods as well.

[@JohnSolar283]

Oh yes it will

[@rebaramsey7585]

I keep my food saver stored in a box. Quicker to close the bag with a clothespin.

[@cd4701]

True and they don't go stale that way closing with a clothes pin doesn't keep them fresh for long.

[@hekatoncheiros208]

I never feel the need to save an open bag of chips.

[@lauraredfern1905]

Wow Thank you ! I love my sealer but bags get pricey. This is a game changer. Love it!

[@JohnSolar283]

Enjoy yourself

[@carbar3936]

@@JohnSolar283 Why didn't you use quartz size bag for the cheese? I've been looking to purchase a food saver, but bag costs has stopped me til now? Thanks for the tip!

[@johnjohnson-sm3yf]

We usually wash and clean the bigger bags and reuse them for other things.

[@joshuabaggio1982]

Great find! Question when you said to place the 2 cut yellow seals on the left and right and the blue in the middle is that Inside the bag at the place of the opening? Also does it say vacuumed as long as the food savor bags?

[@TheMetalCrafter]

Thanks for posting you saved everyone a small fortune in oem bags, I tried this with a bit of finicky results, but I found something that worked first time every time, that's using a 1 1/4"x8" strip of 3/16 bubble wrap from the office supply store. It melts perfect since it thinner than the bag

[@blackwidowblanks9234]

Great idea making it your own makes you embrace the process and feel good about it .

[@Poepad]

not food safe.

[@Kricket2020]

This is genius for newbies like me. Just starting out on my foodsaver journey, I love this tip. I thank you.

[@JohnSolar283]

Sorry missed this one ....Thank You

[@mamawfrancy]

Just got a FoodSaver (came with a few bags) and was already worrying about expensive replacement bags. This was an Ingenious trick ... TY John.

[@msmolly1962]

D Hager I have found really good prices on Amazon.

[@garypickens1220]

I have the same vacuum sealer as you. If you remove the two black foam rings from the top of the lid and bottom, rinse them off and reinstall, the vacum will stop when complete instead of continuously running and you have to hit the button to start the seal process. I think the foam padding wears out over time and allows air to pass during the vacum and sealing process. This works for me. Thanks for the video.

[@JohnSolar283]

NICE TIP YOU HAVE BEEN PINNED

[@shadwell749]

I have the same one and have to do the same thing

[@newfdogg]

I've had mine ( V2240 ) for around 10 years, I just turned the seal's over and now it runs just like brand new :)

[@Shyeena]

When you cut open your FoodSaver bag, cut right below seal with sharp scissors, wash with hot soap water and let thoroughly dry. Store these used bags on or in an empty paper towel cardboard holder to prevent creases. When you use this used bag, if end has slightly curled, cut a small portion off using the blade in your FoodSaver for a perfectly straight edge. Voila!

[@JohnSolar283]

I dont like to reuse meat bags but will reuse non meat bags. Just a thing for me.

[@karinwest919]

@@JohnSolar283 , I just wrap my meat in glad press and seal wrap and can use the bags several times over until they get too small.

[@victorial6314]

"just.. Be normal! Kay?!" I love it!

[@RetiredArmyCW4-F]

I literally LOL when he said that.....

[@LATINHANDS65]

'Kay.

[@JerinHaynes]

I'm high af rn, but THAT line alone has me WHEEZING over my breakfast.

[@MorrisPatchofHeavenhomestead]

Awesome! Always thought there had to be a cheaper alternative some how you nailed it. Blessings

[@JohnSolar283]

Thanks so much!

[@teresitaromero4325]

Brilliant! The cost of the bags has always been what kept me away from the food saver. It always felt like a rip off. Thanks for sharing.

[@leighsutherland6222]

It is costly. I do not know why so much plastic is used. It seems like that is a waste as well.

[@trinapeace2142]

Same here but I do have bags and am going to actually use mine 🍒 thanks a million, God bless you

[@zimtuff]

You need to shop around for generic bags. I get them for half the price I used to pay.

[@catherinematrisotto6619]

Teresita Romero I buy the package of bags at sam’s. It is so much cheaper than buying a small roll or 2 at walmart or anywhere else.

[@nancylourose]

You do know to cut them a little bigger than needed, then cut off the seal, wash, and reuse several times???

[@71160000]

My wife gets the 30% off coupons occasionally for kohls and whenever she does I stock up on the quart size vacuum seal bags and try to reuse them once or twice. Now I'll have to look for the industrial size boxes of zip lock bags on sale.

[@lindas.8036]

Thanks! I reuse my vac bags several times. When I cut off the top to get the food inside, I use that strip to seal ziploc or other heavy freezer type bags, like you do in the video. Boy, does it save money!

[@zachyweezer]

tried this a while back but didn't have good results. using the ribbed part of the bag to facilitate air evacuation is brilliant. thanks a bunch!

[@JohnSolar283]

Thanks

[@bdmbpm1467]

I bought a vacuum sealer from Aldi's last week for $29.99 . I have always wanted one but did not want to pay upwards of $150. With the crazy increase in the cost of food, I am more conscious of buying items when on sale. The sealer allows me to buy larger quantities and freeze for longer periods. Also for refrigerator items, especially cheese. I can extend it's life before it turns green (i.e. bad) by vacuum sealing each time after opening the cheese.

[@gins8781]

I also got one from Aldi a few days ago. I wanted vacuum for sous vide cooking. I had been using a hand pump w/bags from Amazon or water displacement method. That didn’t always remove enough air and I had to clamp the bags down in the water. That can prevent water from circulating well around the bag. I got my immersion circulator for sous vide at Aldi too a couple of years ago.

[@maxsands3861]

I freeze all my screws the same way, works great. When I drive the ice cold screws into wood they warm up and slightly expand and it tightens the joint like you can't believe! :-)

[@dirtrider88]

that actually sounds plausible so im not even sure if your joking. the only dead give away is that you wouldnt need to vacuum seal them. i wish someone with a way to test the holding power of room temp vs frozen screws would make a video

[@smokinstewart]

Effectively you would have to tighten the screws again after winter 🤦‍♂️

[@JohnSolar283]

OK COOL

[@paulatudor691]

Yes I used mine to seal cheese cubes in the refrigerator. I mixed the different kinds of cheese and sealed two bags . I left them in refrigerator for 3, and 6 months later I got to use all of them but I had the original bags

[@charlottepatterson4576]

I just got my food saver and did not know that I could use ziplock freezer bags, thank you for sharing and being entertaining at the same time 😂

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@THESHOMROM]

BRILLIANT! Thank you much for saving me money. The little extra effort is well worth it.

[@JohnSolar283]

Godd info to have if ever its hard to get supplies. Cause you know like a pandemic type thingy.

[@engineerauthorpilot]

Do they seal toilet paper... cuz I have 4 YEARS of that stuff rotting in my basement - lol. YES! I'm poking fun at the morons out there who loaded up on TP instead of FOOD!

[@lynnleavitt478]

Right, HUH? Without food you certainly don't need toilet paper!

[@richardwade511]

That’s hilarious!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@supjay3945]

why would you have 4 years worth of TP?

[@engineerauthorpilot]

@@supjay3945 The more important question is: why would anyone hoard TP instead of food?

[@karlmcintyre214]

Fool

[@mommommommommommommom6829]

“You’re the ding dong” 🤣😂 This is an excellent idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@rubbnsmoke]

It is a good idea for certain items. And for others, even IF you buy PREMIUM freezer bags you have to be careful of how you handle the bags when going through your freezer moving items around looking for certain items. As even using good to premium freezer bags, when filled with hard, frozen foods become very delicate and susceptible to abrasions that go right through those bags if bags are slid, shifted, bumped or banged into each other. And you KNOW how when you stack bags of food in your freezer, once frozen don't exactly just move freely without scraping against or banging into other bags. And that's when said abrasions scrape or poke holes in the bags.

[@elizarraras123456]

“Be normal ok” that made me laugh thank you for that and for the vid.

[@JohnSolar283]

So simple .....and yet

[@sewing3530]

I've tried this before without the 'air chamber thingy-me-bobs' you cut and it didn't work...but you sir, are a genius!! Thank you :)

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

Geeeeze! I just spent $30 on Food Saver bags (1 box left on the shelf). I could have bought a V8, I mean a box of Ziplocks. Gosh, I am truly having a Duh Moment! Thank you John.

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad it can help

[@lacey1010]

Thank you!! We were about to take ours back for a refund. I swear I remember my mother having a sealer similar to these that would vacum and seal any bag you wanted it too. The one we bought did not. And the bags are obviously not cheap. Which the whole reason we bought this was to save money. We watched alot of other videos which were complicated and just ridiculous. Your way works great and is simple!

[@JohnSolar283]

Thanks so much

[@acoupleofpatriots1078]

Thank you John for this video. I found it very useful in saving money on the bags that was the only reason that kept me from buying a food saver

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad it helped

[@robertsteiner3814]

Thankyou John. When I get my pizza chef youtube channel going I will credit You for learning this. You're very resourceful

[@JohnSolar283]

Thank You Kindly

[@tmorgan7939]

Fantastic idea ! I was always stuck in the same predicament as you that using the name brand freezer bags was a bit overkill given the cost and the quality was way more than what I needed to stick something in the fridge for 2 days ! Thanks for taking the time to show this. LOVE your sense of user. You are right I am sure you will hear from some ding dong that just lost 40 lbs of venison storing them with this really smart hack.

[@dawnwhite4139]

Great idea!

[@AereForst]

I got a Foodsaver machine. No more sucking through straws. Gonna try this. Nifty trick!

[@blackwidowblanks9234]

enjoy

[@jkb4595]

I watched this video a few months ago and I have been doing this ever since. Thank you so much this is a great idea.

[@JohnSolar283]

Thanks Glad it helps.

[@suelizzi1764]

wow! you're smart and just saved America and the world a bunch of money! thanks!

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Put-that-down]

I was just wondering if I could use freezer bags with the food saver. Brilliant! Works great with my biltong obsession.

[@blackwidowblanks9234]

Enjoy

[@steelernation4818]

Finally got a Food saved and I've already loaded up my box freezer.😁 I plan on washing and reusing the bags whenever I can.

[@Kricket2020]

Didn’t know you could wash bags out, but why not??? Thank you!

[@JP-so8eq]

I re-use the vacuum sealer bags all the time. I actually put the food in the cheap storage bags from Aldi, then into the vac bags, then seal them. If the food is frozen when I need it, I cut the vac bag open, remove the inner bag, and thaw. No washing necessary.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you so much for taking your time to share this info with us! I truly appreciate you! God bless!

[@JohnSolar283]

Your welcome

[@wildappalachian1]

I'm definitely going to try this. I love my foodsaver but I hate the cost of the bags. THANKS!

[@rubiobrandi]

Thanks for the tip, but THANK YOU MORE FOR MAKING ME LAUGH OUT LOUD after having a shit day! Seriously. You just made my night with your, "Go look in the mirror, you're the Ding Dong!" "Be normal...okay, Don't be that person!" LMAO! I realize that not everyone would think its that funny, but I loved it!

[@JohnSolar283]

You are so welcome. It's a sad fact but they're out there.

[@Raptorblitz1]

This will be great for my none perishable items like when I want to vacuum seal pills, bandages, and such for prepping that if the bag did leak a bit it won't be food being wasted or short-term food storage.

[@JohnSolar283]

Good info to have

[@janicelange2160]

Awsome, I make Jerky and have been Himming and Hawing over a sealer because the bags are expensive. Love it, Thank You!

[@JohnSolar283]

Enjoy

[@orlandovega8259]

What' about if you use the botton of the 🎒 bag....still have the zipper . TO REUSE THE 🎒 BAG 🎒 🎒 ✌😷 TOMORROW...im going to try this bags from dollar tree store. THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@jillk2316]

Wellllll? this is what i was questioning too....

[@JohnSolar283]

you need air channels

[@blakehendrix641]

Brilliant! The bags were the only reason I’ve been holding off on buying one... guess I have to get one now! Thanks!

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad I could help!

[@godlygirl7353]

Going to have to try this! When I use foodsaver bags, I try to wash them out and reuse them. The cost gets ridiculous when putting up meat during hunting season. Thanks for the tip!

[@kaikat123]

I don't have a food sealer but this is so cool and innovative!!

[@JohnSolar283]

Thank You

[@Dakiniwoman]

What a great idea! ... I have tried to do this in the past, but of course, I did not have your "genius mind" so I didn't think of the cutting and inserting of the ribs... I am definitely going to try this out with your method... Yes, those thick Food Saver bags are very costly... Thanks for sharing this insight ....

[@vonnettagraves-brooks8874]

Thank you for sharing this hack! ☺️ It worked like a charm! I used Walmart's Great Value freezer bags. Sealed tortillas.

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad you got to use it good info for those tough times.

[@carolsyman5868]

Thanks John for figuring this out and sharing. I for one appreciate the info and will be using it. As you say, why use a vacuum bag for a soft item or for short term.

[@janemaku]

Wow! That’s awesome ! Thank you sooooo much for sharing ! Let’s save some money 😃

[@ChihuahuamomX3]

😂😂😂 Thanks for making me laugh. I like how you explain things.

[@jude7321]

Good job! That's a life saver and a money saver. God bless you real good. Jude from Kentucky 🐴🌿🥀

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad you liked it share with your friends.

[@voidingwarranties8081]

I tried this for storing my razor dull blades and broken glass, it didn't work and I think my vacuum sealer is broken. Should I have separated the blades from the glass or did I have some other problem? Asking for a friend.

[@JohnSolar283]

If you add nails you should be good. 10 penny works best.

[@lynnleavitt478]

@@JohnSolar283 And thumb tacks. Can't forget them!

[@JohnSolar283]

@Steve L Could work but I think the fleeing suspects may need those to remember you by.

[@superque4]

Tried it on my brand new dart set. Ran outta freezer bags and used a paper sack. Put out the fire too late and need another sealer. Any suggestions?

[@marthaharris6276]

Umm...ironically, there is a way to preserve razor blades using a vac sealer. Just stick them in a small wide mouth jar and use the jar sealer attachment. It'll keep them from rusting. Though I'm not sure why you'd bother, but, hey, I've heard weirder.

[@FredFons1]

Awesome - I tried to vac seal freezer bags using strips of a textured side of a food saver bag. It worked but what a pain because, the strips curled up. I like your idea much better. Thanks

[@jakethesnake9528]

Son John (imagine Jerry Clower callin' ya) you are the man!! What a great idea!!!!!

[@agathalee3432]

Holy Cow - this really worked! Used Quart baggies too. Thanks John!

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad it helped

[@johnthewaiter]

Good o'l American Thinking. God Bless America. Let's get our country back on track. Buy American Stay American. Domestic Spending only 🇺🇸

[@demaoseven878]

HuRr GuRrR AmuRRiCa Is BEstEr THen GuRRrrR EArvErBoDyyy HUUrrrrr TRumP iS GrEEteSt HuuRR

[@viewtube6512]

Sharon E333 Wow. Yep. Only ONE person could think of this. Leave it to you to set everyone straight. I must go thank that lady in Italy. 😏 Meanwhile.. Go look in the mirror.

[@potcha]

@@demaoseven878 Well, since you are on an American site, watching a video made by an American, who made a technique to save money and preserve food using bags by an American company , your actions seem to suggest you are more fond of America than your sarcasm implies...

[@myra7273]

I don't need to have any any fantasies about your preferred version of a deity foisted onto me in order to support well-run businesses that are locally, regionally, or nationally based. Neither does anyone else. I also don't need to buy into any false fantasies that only people who live in a certain country can be innovative... as in "Good ol' American thinking", HURR!! HURR!!

[@cmsense8193]

Nothing wrong with America pride, but I have seen this on other posts. About buying American, since we can’t pay American workers Chinese wages, and if we’re willing to pay the very high prices for products, then by all means why not!

[@notwrkn2mch]

Fantastic...... getting ready to buy a sealer and this was a big help to save money

[@JohnSolar283]

Just did a video on my channel of a really nice one crushes cans even.

[@ZCV7853]

What if you put the blue ones on either side and a yellow one in the middle will it still work?? :P Couldn't resist. Yes I checked the mirror, didnt see anything hahaha

[@JohnSolar283]

Nicely done and well qualified secondary mirror follow up.....You have been pinned

[@Mycatsname]

@@JohnSolar283 thanks for your reply and help

[@lorigrass1]

Such a smart thing to do. Thank you for saving us some money.

[@JohnSolar283]

Thanks glad you liked it.

[@stripymccatpuss]

I would just sit watching the TV and eat the 5 lb block of cheese.

[@Cheryl64014]

stripymccatpuss - Bwaahahaha!

[@JPMJPM]

Yeah. Like, why are you putting up the cheese at all? 😱

[@anngepp8491]

Lol! No kidding 😅

[@meboyotube]

OMG I bust out laughing!

[@southernyankee05]

LMAO.... I know I love cheese !!!!

[@superque4]

I usually season meat then reseal in the orig. vac bag it comes in with varying results because there's no air channel but THIS gives me new hope.

[@JohnSolar283]

Good deal

[@shoddyproductions9793]

Excellent Idea ! Parchment paper can help with the sharp stuff, but also... "When you vacuum seal cheese, you're locking in the moisture and keeping out any air. ... Over time, the moisture in the cheese will cause it to deteriorate. So, if you're going to vacuum seal your cheese, wrap it first in wax or parchment paper." - cheesyplace.com

[@shoddyproductions9793]

@Guy Fieri If you are saying a good Parmesan can keep on the counter for weeks, but yellowed colored salted wax called processed cheese, needs some help ? - I totally agree

[@rubbnsmoke]

Never had any problems you mention when vacuum sealing cheeses. I've had blocks of cheese aging in my refrigerator for up to three or four years without any problems. White and Yellow Cheddars, Parmesans and Romanos.

[@shoddyproductions9793]

@@rubbnsmoke I don't get it either Mike. My food saver "manual" said not to do it, and I was looking for explanations. Most commercial places vacuum without moisture condensing on the wrap, or adding parchment. I call bullshit ?

[@rubbnsmoke]

@@shoddyproductions9793 Well, I don't know if I'd call bullshit on any instructions stating to "NOT" use parchment or other protective items. I've used parchment and/or paper towel when vacuum sealing many dry goods. Especially items such as dry active yeast, flour, dry powdered milk to prevent any powder from being pulled out of the bag and into the vacuum chamber itself. Any powder that gets into the vacuum chamber could actually get into the vacuum pump itself and destroy it, effective destroying the entire unit. But I NEVER use parchment or wax paper when sealing cheeses. I will occasionally put a piece of parchment folded in a few layers to protect bags from a sharp corner/point of a bone when sealing meats that have bone in them. Never had a problem with chicken poking a hole in a bag. Steaks, pork and lamb chops do have bones that you should protect the bag from any sharp parts.

[@JohnSolar283]

Great tip!

[@faithoverfear70]

Thanks for the tips. ( i love the comments " my time is to valuable", i mean it literally takes what 3 seconds to cut off the top of a plastic bag. )

[@JohnSolar283]

Yeah to each their own. Just remember use the thickest freezer bags.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Bags at those big stores are more expensive. Universal bag rolls online are inexpensive, but at least I've got another option now. Thanks for posting..

[@JohnSolar283]

Thanks for watching much appreciated !

[@mahlonabowdon4437]

GREAT idea! I just bought mine. Now I can save even MORE $$.

[@JohnSolar283]

Enjoy

[@maddy7]

I just bought a different model Food Saver and I was looking for any hacks to create your own sealable bags. Thanks for the tips and info on using those Ziploc heavy-duty thick bags to replace the Food Saver brand bags that are definitely costly. I subscribed to your channel John. Many thanks, from Canada.

[@oldgranny410]

I use a similar method to seal mylar bags. I just use small strips of vacuum sealer bags in place of his strips from the ziploc bags.

[@barbaramarshall5271]

Ive thought about buying a food saver here in Australia too, the bags are ao expensive as well.

[@JohnSolar283]

This should help

[@barbaramarshall5271]

Thanks John

[@anderander5662]

Recently walnuts were $3.99 a pound or $7.99 for 3.5 pounds. I made good use of my vacuum sealer. Even if you don't freeze them things last so much longer when vacuum sealed

[@brazilian-lady9175]

Great information... Thank you for sharing Sharing... This will help a lots of people out there etc..

[@annabanana8149]

Thanks for the info... works great!!!

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad it helps got a great one for disinfecting all masks in about 10 Mins (lab Tested)

[@asmaame447]

Thank you, I have a vacuum machine for years but because de bags are to expensive. This idea is great!

[@JohnSolar283]

Your welcome enjoy.

[@Jennifr1966]

Actually I've done this before, even with bone-in items. I'm just more careful. Of course, one could keep a limited supply of the real deal and then use Glad or Hefty (my preferance) for normal items!

[@JohnSolar283]

This is true

[@AereForst]

Good job. I just use a metal straw with a zip lock bag. Pretty much the same result but not quite as perfect of course.

[@TheLegalmatters]

you can double seal it too - just in case.... that's what I like to do.

[@rubbnsmoke]

Thats what I do also, as you stated...Just in case.

[@rubbnsmoke]

@Joe mama Sorry, but you're wrong there about wasting bag material double sealing bags. I've been double sealing my bags just about as long as I started using my first Foodsaver 20+ years ago. When initially making my bags my double seals are literally 1/16 to 3/32 inch apart(I measured a couple bags in my freezer for the sake of argument), a minimal sacrifice for the insurance of a second seal. And the other end that actually goes into the vacuum chamber leaves at the bare minimum 3/4 inch so there's plenty on the "tag" end to put that second seal. So your blasting us for putting that double seal in for insurance is completely wrong. You obviously haven't got much experience, if any using a vacuum sealer(not a cryovac, that's a completely different machine). Otherwise you would know how they work and the capabilities of said machines. And trust me, I've been using a Foodsaver long enough, and on enough different types of foods, everything from commercial meats to wild game to my charcuterie meats, jerky and Biltong to vegetables, dried fruits and nuts that I would consider myself a pro on the use of a vacuum sealing machine. So again, your statement of wasting bag material putting that second/double seal in is very much incorrect. Then again, what could we expect from a clown with a screen name of "Joe mama"? Says "Troll" to me.

[@rubbnsmoke]

@Joe mama And of course that's your reply.

[@Barry-Hall]

Could you please explain how to double seal? I thought you meant double bag but I think you mean to seal the same bag twice. How do you do that once it's already been sealed? Do you mean just melting a second seal without using the vacuum function? Sorry if I'm being thick. Thanks for your help.

[@crystald3655]

@@Barry-Hall You would vacuum and seal as normal the first time then release the bag and move it slightly toward you, so you have the unmelted bag where the sealing bar is and then seal it again without the vacuum function if you have that option.

[@jintalanm]

Wow! Thanks for the idea! I tried it once without that strips of plastic in the bag it did not work. I will try this method, let see...

[@fawnwehry8450]

Mr. John...this method is awesome! How did figure out how to do this? I guess by being very clever. Thanks for sharing.

[@LorisCrochetCorner]

Great Idea!!! Ty so much for sharing.💞 I joined your'e channel and am looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@JohnSolar283]

Thanks

[@SpiritTracker7]

where does the cheese go from there? into the frig until friday when you need more?

[@JohnSolar283]

Sure or freeze

[@JudiChristopher]

Excellent ... Thank you for sharing this great video.

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad you liked it Please share with others so they can use this awesome money saver.

[@purplehealz3476]

I bought one 6 months ago and am (because of your video) about to use it!! Thank you bunches!! Being an empty nest-I waste too much!! An absolute must!!

[@JohnSolar283]

I hope it gets you where you need to be now days.

[@amyrivers4093]

I've recently bought a foodsaver machine. I live I New Zealand and the bags here are so expensive. We have the brand glad here as well but I don't think that they are as thick as yours. I'm going to look into your great idea. Thank you

[@JohnSolar283]

Your welcome. I was near your land in the 80s visiting Tonga

[@amyrivers4093]

@@JohnSolar283 I've never been to Tonga but when I was growing up and as a primary school teacher I had friends and students who from many countries. The Pacific Islanders were always very polite and respectful of teachers. The kids worked hard and always tried to please which I related to as I'm always been called a people pleaser as if it's bad. I never thought it was a bad trait as I am/was always genuine.

[@JohnSolar283]

being mean is a bad trait. People pleaser will result in a happy life.

[@crackerboxpalace2697]

I use my sealer to reseal all sorts of bags, snack bags, frozen vegie bags, all sorts, it will reseal most bags so I save on the pricey ones that way.

[@JohnSolar283]

Any way to save money these days is good.

[@daniverson7448]

I use chamber sealer bags and add a strip of the ribbed bag material. Just one 1/2 inch wide 4 inch long, try to have it touch the food. I buy the bags off Amazon in qty of 1000. For instance, 1000# 6x8 3mil bags for 46.00 incl shipping.

[@mydyisgod]

Great idea and thx for sharing. I had to go fix me a grilled cheese after seeing all that cheese!!

[@JohnSolar283]

Glad I could help!

[@dawnjenney5519]

Thank you for sharing this! I have spent alot on the FS rolls. I'll do this this weekend!

[@JohnSolar283]

Enjoy

[@Trigger_32]

Ive resealed chip bags, bread etc etc the possibilities are endless! Well not endless, but you get the idea

[@jonathanspanbock8355]

thanks i'm gonna try that

[@lynnleavitt478]

I was going to make the same comment, but you beat me to it and now I don't have to.

[@catherinematrisotto6619]

I just got a new food saver because my on previous one, the sealing strip quit working. It also has an accessory for doing the ziplock type bags with the area for vacuuming the air out. These are reusable. You can put cheese in them and re-vacuum.

[@JohnSolar283]

I reuse all but meat

[@danamennerich3282]

Another tip. Remove your black seals and wet them and re install the seals. Your vacuum will pull much better

[@lynnleavitt478]

And don't lock the Foodsaver when you put it away. It compresses the gaskets and they won't seal later on. Don't ask me how I know.

[@danamennerich3282]

@@lynnleavitt478 I take the seals out during storage and lock it so the roll doesn't fall out because I store it standing up...

[@jeanroy8283]

Hello there, just tried your system, wow, works 100%!!! Thank-you for this great info! John

[@JohnSolar283]

Great to hear! enjoy

[@Nigel_Sharp]

Don't be that guy who tries to vacuum pack a bag of screws. That cracked me up!

[@landcare-outdoorfun176]

Thank you so much. I'm a big deer hunter. I would spend at least $50 on bags. Great hack.

[@JohnSolar283]

Remember thickest freezer bags