Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer for Long Term Food Storage

[@smonteiro08]

Jar sealers are sooo incredibly useful. A small little kitchen tool that everyone should have for sure. I love how you show all the different ways it can be used. I have to say thou, taking the sealer apart for different size jars would drive me crazy. The one I have is one piece that fits both jars (plus bags/containers)...its called vidavac.

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

Sounds great! I don’t really take the sealer apart. It fits both sizes.

[@southwesthomestead1234]

I came back to tell you I used your link and on your recommendation I ordered this Vacuum sealer. It’s wonderful ! I’ve been sealing away and it’s so handy. I live in a very small house with limited counter space so I cannot leave my food saver out and it’s just a pain to pull it in and out to seal a jar. This is a game changer ! Thank you.

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

Glad you like it. I’m enjoying mine, and need to learn more about what foods I should vacuum seal.

[@mexipatti]

I saw a video that said to leave an inch of air at the top.

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

Ok, thanks! Good to know! 😃

[@LAYERSOFLIFE24]

Thanks for this review, I'm considering this type of product.

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

Hope you find one that works well for your needs.

[@kimdexter9319]

5:10 11/21 /24 what brand is it there are a lot of them thank you 😊

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

I left the brand in the video description with a link. You are right/-there are many brands. I don’t know if this is the best, but it’s working so far for us.

[@MarkSavides]

strange you have to hold it for it to seal. I got one from amazon for like $29 and I do not have to hold it. I just slide it on and press the button. I physically cannot remove the lid without the tool it came with. I have sealed about 15 jars without issue.

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

That’s good to know. I was just getting the hang of the vacuum sealer in the video, a pure newby. Glad yours is working well, and will keep practicing with mine!

[@michaelcarbone6101]

Thanks 🙂

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

You are very welcome! 🤗

[@Mindy56743]

I have the old fashioned one that works with my food saver

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

I’ve never tried one of those, although I have friends who have used them.

[@Mindy56743]

@@RidgeHavenHomestead I purchased both sizes back before the new ones came out several years ago. Don’t vacuum seal sugar! It turns it into a rock. Ps what size jar works for a pound of peppermint? It is way bigger than a gallon jar and I don’t want to waste it

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

@Mindy56743 I think I’d probably split it into smaller jars, otherwise you’d have to open it multiple times and break the seal anyway. I smash mine as much as possible (dried well) and pack into quart jars for tea, but that’s just me. If I used it frequently I’d probably store it in half gallon jars, but I don’t use it often. What about your vac seal bags? I think that would work very well, because it would compress it. Then when opened it could go into jars. 🫙 idk that’s probably what I’d do.

[@southwesthomestead1234]

I’ve been wondering about these for a long time. I hate dragging out my food saver to re seal all of my dehydrated foods. This would be so much more convenient. Great review!

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

@@southwesthomestead1234 Thank you. It’s pretty handy.

[@SergePavlovsky]

so what is the resulting air pressure in a jar? is it 0.9 bar or 0.1 bar?

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

Thanks for asking. I do not actually know.

[@blacksmithden]

Those things are junk. They will pull enough vacuum to hold the lid down, but there's still a TON of air inside the jar. If you ever get a chance to use a proper vacuum chamber with a proper vacuum pump, you'll completely understand.

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

Ok thanks! I have never actually used ANY kind of vac sealer, so this was fun to try!

[@PsychNurse.]

Corded is better than Lithium batteries.... just sayin' folk's 😲

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

Because of the power they put out or some other reason? The cordless is pretty handy.

[@melusine826]

I cant find the company and i wont use anazon

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

I think there are many similar jar sealers. I like this one, but if you search for mason jar vacuum sealers, you can probably find one similar. This company reached out to me, so I reviewed their product, but it’s only one of many. Check online and if you have a local bulk food store, they may carry one similar.

[@kathygriffin9465]

Hi. Try looking for a mennonite/amish catalog. They are very helpful

[@RidgeHavenHomestead]

@kathygriffin9465 Good idea! 👍