Reviewing High(er) End Kitchen Gadgets Vol. 2 | Sorted Food

Kitchen gadgets - useful or not? That’s the big question we’ll be asking ourselves in today’s episode! Have a watch to see what Jamie thought when he tested and reviewed a selection of kitchen equipment… including a ‘smart’ indoor garden!
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[@lilybancroft9463]

You should do a video where the chefs make high quality dishes with nothing but useless gadgets

[@SortedFood]

😂 that would be a funny video.

[@dedjderaladin298]

@@SortedFood Ben must be restricted to only using that flippity-floppity sausage pincer thing that he so loves....

[@jacquijuarez4831]

Dedj Deraladin and the aioli maker 😂

[@ketanchachad]

Another twist to this would be Normal vs Chef where the Normal use the high quality chef equipment whereas the chef use the useless gadgets and make it James vs Barry

[@juruhime]

@@SortedFood you should really do it, thatd be such a nice video

[@michaeldiaz5943]

It's great how excited James got when Jamie was eating the salmon

[@SortedFood]

He cooked that Salmon to perfection! 🙌

[@08marliesm96]

He was just too cute☺

[@deanc9195]

As if jamie eating meat (or a bear eating salmon 😉) is out of the ordinary

[@tarunimasinghsanawar9721]

Absolutely adorable!

[@ZinSammZan]

I came to the comments to find this. I have literally paused the video. He was just so enthusiastic and adorable 😉

[@benradford847]

I'm a devon based blacksmith (bladesmith primarily), and if you guys are ever interested in having a knife or two made free of charge for the studio or for an episode of the kitchen gadget reviews, I'd love to be able to do that for you!

[@Rucifersproperty]

I'm rewatching this video and just saw this comment. This is such a sweet and generous comment!!!! Next time I have any money I'll hit you up and see if you're able to make a knife for me. Until then it will be just a dream. Thanks for making me smile tonight :)

[@Emeraldwitch30]

Have you ever worked with copper? One of my favorite KZbin teacher/gardeners Charles Dowding only uses copper gardening tools like hand shoves etc. After an online conversation he said he'd love a hori hori which is a Japanese gardening knife. I have one and its my favorite gardening tool but he's not been able to find a copper one. Im curious how hard and how expensive it would end up being to make copper a hori hori.

[@wm2008]

@@Emeraldwitch30 Right now copper is stupidly expensive, it is also not a very "solid" metal, ebay maybe easiest?

[@nathangarrett9868]

Wish they’d seen this, another good idea could be having to boys come down and try to make a blade themselves

[@ethancampbell215]

I’ll be 21 tomorrow and I hand on heart can promise I never knew of anyone who was a blacksmith! It is such a specialist profession and I actually find it really interesting because I love watching videos of people who manipulate their component to manufacture the product they intend to create and seeing such talented people master their art!

[@deannamartin799]

When reviewing this pans, it would be great if in 6/12 months, you did a update on how they're lasting!

[@PiousSlayer]

I agree, it'd be way more compelling if it's quality holds up that long. Since it's handmade by a blacksmith I wonder if they will do any maintenance if required.

[@SirMegaManNeoX]

Same with the plants. 😃

[@johnpeters3832]

@@PiousSlayer 8

[@johnpeters3832]

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[@johnpeters3832]

@@PiousSlayer 8⁸8

[@aliezemeziel]

the look on James' face when Ben said "double ribbed design"! PRICELESS

[@SortedFood]

😂🤦‍♂️

[@kylosalvesen]

Double ribbed, for her (and his!) pleasure

[@gyrhan]

I want to like but it’s at 69 and I just can’t do it

[@mumbii_sun]

@@gyrhan Same and I really don't want anyone to ruin it

[@mariaverina]

"Double ribbed design caught my eye"... of course it did, Ben.

[@ajax4348]

At no point did I think I’d be watching Jamie name plants instead of sleeping. Yet, we’re here.

[@SortedFood]

😂

[@SetoKaibasEgo]

Youre not the only one!!

[@myfriendscallmek2745]

How do you know it's not a dream? Inceptiooonnn

[@nicolakunz231]

Indeed, here is where we are.

[@vbnalle]

The fact Jamie didn’t name the basil “Baz-il” really feels like a missed opportunity

[@ethancampbell215]

It’s so cute that when Jamie was asked to name his plants his mind immediately went to his friends and making an easy joke out of something which could have been completely irrelevant to the video

[@joshuarichards8065]

Ben: "Are there things you'd love to invest in and have in your kitchen to take your skills to the next level?" Me: Counter space lol

[@slasherchild5871]

Sameeeeee

[@mamadragon2581]

Amen

[@pranavmahajan2016]

I love the joke of the really small cloches, but how about having a comedically huge cloche for a really small item

[@jenw6439]

Or the cloche gets incrementally smaller each week until it’s just suddenly a thimble

[@Missmethinksalot1]

i think this has been commented upon so regularly now that theyre prolly working on making it happen :D

[@Missmethinksalot1]

@@jenw6439 I like the way you think

[@kayjacoby290]

Easy - Take a large/oversize stainless steel mixing bowl, invert, put handle on top. Use a knob from a hardware store.

[@danielp763]

They didn't mention the most important and useful aspect of a vacuum sealer: Food Storage and Preservation! Frozen meats and food last way longer vacuum sealed than any other way. Most places recommend up to a year for a lot of meats. Buy meat in bulk, cut into portions, and vacuum seal. It's great. Come home from work, pull steaks out of the freezer, pop them in the water bath, and then by dinner time you have perfectly cooked steaks that only need a sear.

[@SortedFood]

That is a great tip!

[@kitniec4540]

And if your ok with reusing bags you can, you just need to cut the bag open straight across. Then you just need to get over the shrinking bags.

[@corkspa]

Came here to say this! We only buy meat and veggies bulk now and portion out, vacuum seal, and freeze. Cheaper and longer lasting.

[@mcronin1494]

I dont use my sous every week but I do use my vacuum sealer every week. Mine was about 30 pounds 2 years ago and its probably the best pound per buck gadget ive had. Bulk meat, veggies, portion meals in the freezer. Hell I use it for my friend's to keep tobacco moist for longer.

[@pestitcher5386]

When I make food - such as smoking sausage or chicken quarters, or make broth - i also freeze in portions for easy ingredient additions.

[@lewismaddock1654]

God bless Ben. He seems to be one of the most humble guys ever. He doesn't mind all the trash talk they throw at him, and he just has so much knowladge.

[@KandyKane1888]

12:00 "It is sleek, isn't it?" I love how you can hear how much interest and love that James has for that pan just by the sound of his voice. He's such a well right dude. Love him to death.

[@margowsky]

I'd love to see a video where Ben and/or James show us how they sharpen their knives, season their pans, etc... Cheffy kitchen skills!

[@thedrandmrcharlotteisom4231]

Yesssss

[@mylt1z28]

Only carbon steel and cast iron need to be seasoned. You can find all sorts of those types of videos on youtube. I usually use crysco shortening to season my cast iron but i think next time i clean and season them I'm going with rapeseed oil instead. I do it outside on my grill so i dont fill the house with smoke which makes it a little easier.

[@Missmethinksalot1]

yes, with a more casual vibe and moving camera! (aka not a tripod, not sure how to describe it lol)

[@Missmethinksalot1]

@@Will-nf8hg i follow almost 20 food channels, from Maangchi to Babish to Food Wishes and Cooking with Dog etc. i love each channel's content equally. Sorted know how to make standard cooking content with their own spin, that's all.

[@emmettbattle5728]

just like an asmr thing?

[@Dsarah86]

I have an anova wand and a non-anova vacuum sealer. It's so great. As far as the bags are concerned. When I cut them open, I cut close to the seal. I wash and air dry them. I can get 2 - 5 uses out of a bag. It reduces plastic waste and overall cost.

[@littlefox5835]

And they can handle heat so you can heat sterilise them. Great idea 😁

[@Topazalmond]

I do the same thing!

[@ToniHinton]

I've bought zipper vacuum bags because my sealer has a handheld bit, so you don't even need to cut them open.

[@lessoriginal]

James: I don't know when he finds the time to learn all these facts Ben: *embarrassed, boyish grin* I read the same thing you did! Marry me, Ben. You're too damn adorable.

[@MajimeTV]

I couldn’t afford this stuff, so I found alternatives: such as reusable sealing bags that the air is vacuumed out by hand. Perfect for sous vis, not so much for storing things long-term (since the purpose is to use and reuse often). For the garden, I have a gallon tub from the dollar store with a lid and baskets for an impromptu hydroponic system (air stone not included) and purchased a $15 hanging LED grow light. So I spent a total of $20 on the soil, light, container and spent another $20 for an air stone + air pump. I have delicious basil and strawberries now! These products are meant to take the DIY out of gardening, which is very much a part of the hobby/lifestyle.

[@Cody_Ramer]

Because nothing is quite as good as cooking your food in plastic.

[@RockstarRaverBoy]

Indeed, I dont have an sous vide machine, but I have several times done the "beer cooler sous vide" hack (just search on youtube for instructions) and made some amazing steaks that way! It was like 5 mins more work...but I didnt have to spend a dime! I'm fascinated by your DIY hydroponics system. Do you have a video detailing that...or might you direct me to a tutorial, as I would like to try that!

[@imperialwalker]

I imagine the people who want the herb garden want herbs without much commitment. Similar to how coffee connoisseurs probably grind their own beans and use a french press or a pour-over dripper, while the people who want a quick cup of coffee in the morning just to get themselves awake probably use preground beans and a coffee maker.

[@em84c]

I'm terrible with plants. I have a black thumb. That herb gadget would be good for me. I love using fresh herbs and they are expensive to buy and usually go bad before I use the whole bunch.

[@ariellelopes7360]

I must say, I am very impressed with Jamie's comments. They were pointing real problems and facts that we, normal people, have to think about. Good job! It's always a pleasure to see your videos 😊 Oh and btw Ben, we really need to teach you how to pronounce Feuille for the Mille Feuilles haha ❤️

[@pearl1020]

I love it whenever jamie tries all these stuff cause he always raises questions that really matters to the masses. As a viewer, I like how it is entertaining while at the same time raises valuable and practical discussions. Job well done boys!

[@asiyah7714]

Yes I completely agree with that, his questions are always so good, and I love his breakdown of whether the product would be worth it for him to own.

[@ODSTD56]

10:33: "It heavily reduces food waste." Yeah but food waste is mostly recyclable/biodegradable, Plastic is a hazard. There is a reason why most states are trying to do away with plastic bags in stores.

[@Bluebelle51]

I don't know about this particular maker or model. I use a Foodsaver vacuum sealer almost daily for the very reason that I can use canning jars for most of what I'm packing in them. I buy bulk meat, grind it into hamburger, trim it into stew meat or slice it into thin bits for stir fry and then pack it into pint jars, vacuum the air out and pop it into the freezer. I live in the desert so actual canning is a horror show (example the temp right now is sitting at 113 degrees F) because of the heat it generates indoors. I do use bags sometimes for larger cuts of meat, or some nice steaks, but those are rare instances because I can rarely afford those kinds of cuts.

[@AlexanderNash]

Foodsaver makes resealable/useable bags now.

[@sulekh9888]

Did you guys see how Jamie threw the wrapper so perfectly onto the other counter...well damn

[@Skyguy22]

Thank you! I was looking for someone to point that out.

[@sulekh9888]

@@Skyguy22 always got ya back! :)

[@RaymondArias]

I was gonna comment this and when I checked the section, you already made one! =D

[@sulekh9888]

@@RaymondArias lmao

[@patriciaong1809]

Scrolled by this comment JUST AS jamie did it

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I didn’t know I’d be impressed by “the power of editing”. 😂

[@SortedFood]

LOLLLL

[@Kaldazarable]

As a person who just bought an apartment and dont really have the option for a garden the smart garden really excites me so I would be extremely grateful if you could test it a little more - different plants at the same time, is it possible to make your own pellets(?) etc Love your videos!

[@cuddlytempest]

I think my only problem with this gadget is the price. For $30 (US) I can get a grow lamp, pots are pretty cheap, (especially the plastic ones), and a lot of supermarkets have little fresh herb plants ready to grow. The one thing this does have going for it is that it is perfect counter size. I would also be interested to see how it does with multiple plants!

[@HiveFleetKd]

can get off-brand ones (still that take pods) for around £30, show up in the related items through the amazon link in the description.

[@Darke_Exelbirth]

The price kills it for me, and the grow space. Like, what if I wanted to grow a 4th plant? I'd have to pay for an entirely new one just for that one plant. However, if they offered them in different sizes, that could make the price less of an issue.

[@akaicedtea6236]

Why not a window box?

[@Kaldazarable]

@@akaicedtea6236 It is my current plan, but I am reasonably high up and its quite windy so I am a bit worried how well anything would survive.

[@nhoneywell]

"I am still yet to find a reason to have sous vided in my own kitchen at home." Pork belly. So much better and easier to cook sous vide. In the oven? I overcook it and its tough and chewy. But sous vide? I literally can't f*** that up. Cook it sous vide, sear it after, and then slice it up for the perfect topping for your ramen.

[@jeanknight2497]

I absolutely love having a vacuum sealer, it has saved me so much money over the years. The bags can actually be reused, if you clean them properly, and can be bought by the roll so you can make whatever size bag you need, but if you cut them to the same length as the pre-cut bags you end up with almost 4 times as much storage for the same price. I live in a 6 person household and do the majority of the cooking, but since I also have 3 jobs and 2 of those people are my kids being able to cook several large meals in advance and store them flat in the freezer is wonderul. The best part is this can be scaled to work for any size family, even if that family is just you. Also the vacuum sealer I got comes with all the attachments for sealing jars, bottles, and reusable containers.

[@Lysdexis]

And you don't cut them NEXT to the food but just below the seal

[@RonnieStMichael]

"Hero" ingredient battle with the chefs. But they choose each other's hero ingredients.

[@mordecai2005]

That'd be amazing!

[@lisax4186]

Would love to see what James would do with polenta!

[@beatriceojea]

The most impressive thing about the skillet is that when you get something artisanal it tends to look a bit rustic, but this has absolutely perfect finish, stunning

[@nicknmm09]

Heads up for anyone starting to sous vide put your vacumn sealer a little bit above your food item by putting it on a brick or small box and it helps keep liquids down if you cook with liquids and don't want to ruin a vac sealer. That way you don't have to turn off the vacumn sealer super quicklybefore it hits the sealer when ur sealing ur bags with liquids in it

[@FunkyBuddha81]

Thanks for the tip. At first i had a weaker vacuum sealer no probs with liquids, now i have this powerful thing and everytime it sucks liquids up in the chamber.

[@emanresu8968]

Not sure how common it is in the UK but here in the states they have them that work with liquids, even back 3 years when the comment was made. They are around the same price you just have to read the descriptions. Mine just recently broke due to a quick trip to the floor and my new 1 is amazing. I think Jamie would have been more open to it if they had gotten a cheaper/better model, also it's far more useful for food storage for normals than sous vide. My old model had a vacuum tube to even vacuum seal large bags which is great for travel since you can pack more in a smaller bag.

[@pickypotatoes3788]

That paper toss from Jamie with the skillet was so smooth!

[@SChck212]

Ben: "... and the double-ribbed design..." James: 👀

[@NeutralConfusion]

Yes more gadgets!!!! What if we have a gadget-only battle? 🤔

[@moonbook12]

They had one..

[@kinos6503]

Siz, enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXq2d2d6qbZ0epI hahaha

[@Shad0wf0x92]

@@kinos6503 could be fun with a normal battle, where everyone had to use tools ( say for example knives were removed), but every gadget could only be used by one person, so say barry did not get a proper cutting one or something

[@kinos6503]

Whoops. This was a Pass it On, not a battle

[@kinos6503]

@@Shad0wf0x92 Oh all the sabotaging/stealing that would occur haha

[@stecky87]

I like how the "double-ribbed design" is what caught Ben's eye XD

[@jasmine_spicy98]

So I’ve spent a full 24hours binge watching these seasons. Absolutely love them and I’m getting half my Christmas shopping done in the process Love this

[@SitharaRoy]

Kitchen gadget videos are probably my most favourite. I've been having a particularly bad day so this is nice.

[@SortedFood]

Here's to hoping it gets better!

[@hennryking7680]

Jamie: I’m normal just like you (says the guy who could butcher an entire cow and can tell you what type of wood your using to smoke meat without even seeing the wood) Jamie has moved up from a normal and has become A hobbyist

[@akshatsinghal5293]

what video is the smoking wood identification in?

[@harrycarter3781]

To be fair where I'm from being able to butcher your own meat and identify which wood was used for smoking would be considered normal skills

[@princessninjapants3505]

Don't forget his Michelin star sushi master skills

[@TripleDDDD]

Let’s call him half-normal :-)

[@shadowofkitsune]

To be fair. How long would they be able to stay normals, while doing this show for this long though. One needs one of those men on black flashers to make them forget all they learn from those two cooks.

[@kathrynhartman2552]

"The double ribbed design, caught my eye"... Well that definitely caught my EAR!!😝😝😘

[@jessicastevens5782]

like a few comments, I don't use my sealer for sous vide as much as better quality storage. Pre-covid, I did shop smaller and more frequently, but still as a singleton, find that anything I do in bulk, or any frozen meats fare better than wrapping in freezer paper and then another bag (when I remember to do even that).

[@krishna12947]

Suggestion : Pass it on Theme: 40 minutes. Jamie is last and without telling him everyone else has to finish the dish in 40 minutes. It’ll probably be very funny seeing Jamie’s reaction. (If Jamie is reading this. It’s ruined)

[@MrMartinSchou]

To add to the fun, hide the dish and populate the kitchen with something terrible.

[@krishna12947]

Martin Schou ooh. Imagine Jamie’s reaction. Haha

[@ethanlau6627]

Martin Schou just have the whole kitchen with random cooked ingredients that make absolutely no sense together just to throw him even more😂

[@Mesansh]

I'm so excited! I was just binge watching older sorted videos and now there's a new upload that popped up on my page!! Much love from India.

[@SortedFood]

We love it when that happens!

[@queenpriya3336]

Can you make a video about pans? Seasoning them, and also tips on copper!!!

[@susan.connelly9955]

We have a vacuum sealer and use it to portion meats etc before freezing it prevents freezer burn. We also use it to keep leftovers for later in the week. Great cost saver.

[@bunnywarren]

I introduced a colleague to sous vide steak by lending him my machine, so there was zero cost to him to test it. He bought his own because it removes all the stress about getting the steak perfect, every time. It takes longer than pan/oven but you don't worry about overcooking that £30 steak you bought. The result is he doesn't order steak at restaurants any more because they aren't cooked as well for his taste compared to what he can do at home. His independent reasoning was exactly the same as mine.

[@TheCinderfang]

Since I've started marinating steaks I've found myself enjoying rare steaks when it use to be gross to me so I'm not sure if I'd need it but I still love the fact you can get perfectly cooked as you want it

[@elik9448]

i mean, if you just get a nice skillet (cast iron or carbon steel, i prefer cast iron for steak) and a meat thermometer it's nigh-impossible to overcook a steak. the draw of sous vide is a lot more to do with stuff like fish, as well as what they did with the cucumber (infusion of sorts), and cooking directly from frozen while doing stuff.

[@AuskaDezjArdamaath]

Bunny Warren yes! So true! Since I’ve gotten my Anova, I can’t get steak at a restaurant without disappointment. I make better ones at home.

[@rosejustice]

Jamie - Give it a week and then just casually bring the pan home. “For research.” No one will miss it. Well, maybe James will.

[@Reyn_Roadstorm]

That would be a legit thing to do for a follow up though, to show how well it's held up over time.

[@morristgh]

I don't really get why people are so amazed that a carbon steel pan will last forever. It's a piece of steel, what exactly do you expect not to work/break?

[@jimmartin9163]

I do think we need more follow up on the pan and also to see the Grow device handle Ben's strawberries and a couple of chili peppers.

[@beconscious578]

This was the first comment I read after watching some vids about LGBTQA and pansexuality. I was confused for a bit lol.

[@bulman07]

Taking a page out of Barry’s book

[@MrPinkcomfort]

I hope Jamie got to keep that pan lol. He seems like he's in love with it

[@peterbrown3781]

I have to wonder if Ben and James felt a hint of fear when Jamie said, "I'm going to test them exactly the way I think we should"

[@linannsingh6165]

I'm always on the lookout for that one perfect skillet. One that's deep enough, large enough, last a lifetime, and can go into the oven. I'm also willing to pay $100 for it. Thanks Boys.

[@skrenos]

Just go to your local asian grocery store and pick up a steel handled wok. You can even get a flat bottomed one and it'll set you back less than $20.

[@WintrBorn]

Or look around for old Cast Iron, including in recycling places - cleaning old cast iron is easy - oven cleaner and a trash bag for a week or 2 - then seasoning. Some places you can get it free, the per pound price of the metal, and some who know what they have might charge $100. Or talk to your granny - mine had a lovely set of 1940s cast that I now cook almost everything in. I have my teflon just for frying off pasta.

[@richardprocter2648]

Or check out de buyer which is not as premium as this skillet but quite a bit cheaper

[@dmcd2720]

I just bought that exact vacuum sealer on clearance at Target for $26.

[@SortedFood]

Oh brilliant!

[@tophers3756]

Dang. Lucky you. In the Target app I see them listed for $79.

[@myfriendscallmek2745]

Now that is a deal

[@skiingcrocodile2153]

You already know what I'm doing with the "herb" grower

[@OceanicJones]

Do grow basil and oregano for all your chef needs

[@fastlane2226]

Why did it take so long to find a comment about weed man, that’s what I thought this video was about, I saw it was a cooking show, and was like what the hell, that’s some false advertising smh

[@GoalOrientedLifting]

You won't get much herb

[@sassyskittles]

You can grow your own seeds... of wtv. I have a click & grow garden thing and it’s awesome! They have pods that will have the soil and you can add seeds. I don’t have those seeds though. I could probably try lol. It’s legal here in Canada.

[@MajimeTV]

Danielle Doucet you all do realize that cannabis plants get quite large, right? Even one couldn’t fit in that thing.

[@gmbestmac]

Vac Pac is not just about sous vide. If you have a tiny freezer capacity then being about to store leftovers, soup, stock, spag bol (the meat bit), stews etc in portions and having them flat stacked in the freezer is amazing. That was the primary reason I bought a vac pac machine. Getting a sous vide machine came much later. This stopped even more food waste in my house.

[@chasingtheclouds]

Suggestion: review the worst rated gadgets on amazon

[@allenellisdewitt]

If you owned that pan for 10 years, that would be only 0.79 pounds per month. That's a perfect example of the boot sole economic theory in action.

[@KhronicD]

And just from looking at it, that pan should last way longer than 10 years given even sporadic cleaning and care. That's the kind of thing you'd hand down to your kids and them to their kids.

[@ea9554]

As a bit of a side note, I appreciated Jamie saying that he couldn’t afford things at the moment. Sadly, I know how he feels!

[@PhoenixFires9]

I know!!! That hit home with me too : )

[@alexandrafokine3227]

I got a similar hydroponic countertop garden during the height of the pandemic and I’m so glad I did. We grew salad greens out of my NYC kitchen and that gadget saved me needing to make dangerous trips to the supermarket while still giving my cancer-battling parents fresh veg. Those devices may be a literal lifesaver and I highly recommend them if you have that kind of cash to drop

[@luukgx]

What I love about my vacuum sealer is bulk buying and then sealing for the freezer

[@justachick9793]

I like having Jamie choose a favorite at the end of the video, I hope that keeps up in future episodes.

[@scottborden7198]

I am so grateful that Jamie brought up the issue of plastic waste. I really find the notion of that much single-use plastic distressing.

[@letitialeong2247]

Over lockdown my mum was busy in the garden. We now have so much lovely produce including tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkin, fig, mint, strawberries, radish, spinach, apple and pear! I think the smart garden is expensive but fresh produce is always a lovely treat!

[@killrade4434]

That pan looks amazing. Camping session is here. Could you guys maybe do some camping style items and themes like cooking on pocket rockets challenges or dehydrating food gagdets or cooking meals with it. Love the show and thanks.

[@sergiomaldonadodelgado2944]

So far my favourite things that have moved my cooking or that I want for the future are: - Dehydrator, my beef jerky is out of this world, but also for dry fruits and Drying extra spices when you buy too much fresh - Coffee/spice grinder. To make my own spice mixes - That skillet got me drooling - A proper cleaver - Wok equipment

[@vaazig]

Are you into chillies? Do you make your own chili powder and stuff with the food dehydrator?

[@sergiomaldonadodelgado2944]

@@vaazig Yeah of course!, some are a bit painful, like the serrano peppers, and definitely could do with a better dehydrator, but that powder I use then to make my jerky.

[@vaazig]

@@sergiomaldonadodelgado2944 I use my own chili powder as well. First I ferment the chilies, I make hot sauce with it and grind the dried mash into powder.

[@andrewlang3908]

From experience, the vacuum sealer is amazing for camping trips. My most memorable vacuum sealed meal was having apple crumble 2 days into a back-country canoe trip. Just cut off the corner of the back and squeezed it out pretty much. A very nice treat. Just, don't do carrots. Apparently, when they're not chilled they release some gases and create an unexpected organic explosion!

[@isabely3502]

I’ve just watched one of their earlier videos and omg how far they’ve come. They are so grown up now!!! I love how serious Jamie is in this video❤️

[@fredriklundborg2433]

Jaime turn your freaking hob off, Barry is having a bad influence on you

[@brycewalburn3926]

I love how the intro cites cooking battles as the first way Sorted "has our backs"

[@catpeachvibes]

As someone who uses a vacuum sealer a lot in the kitchen, two things: you can reuse bags, and you can separate out food and freeze it without getting freezer burn on your food. Ziploc bags will make your food freezer burn! We freeze extra fajita peppers and onions and then we always have some when we need it. My fiancé uses it to freeze out portions of meat so that they don’t go to waste in the fridge. They’re actually really useful to have in a home kitchen.

[@Rucifersproperty]

I saw my notification at like 8:30 AM just as I was starting to fall asleep but I decided to try something different and instead of staying up, I saved the video as "a special treat" for when I woke up lol. But it encouraged me to make myself a steak with bernaise sauce for lunch cause I was feeling a little fancy!!! This channel really is the best :)

[@MercenaryPen]

Jamie: Puts all the sous vide kit out there on his amazon wishlist

[@SortedFood]

😂

[@missTerning]

I use my sous vide every week! Perfect to reheat home cooked vacuum sealed meals, dinner on the table when we step in the door. (I have a wifi one i can turn on from work). Vaccum perfect for leftover veggies or large batches of portion foods.

[@Eclairep42]

I have a friend who uses his vacuum sealer for batch cooking and freezing. He worked out that if you freeze liquids in takeaway containers, then vacuum pack them, you can stock your freezer really neatly with a large variety of foods. Oh and you can buy the 'bags' in continuous rolls. Freezing first uses less plastic.

[@Landra372]

I bought a vacuum sealer last year and wouldn't want to miss it. I vacuum cheese and sausage in small portions or vegetables or fruit for smoothies and freeze them. I have also used it to freeze entire meals. I use a tube of foil that I seal according to the size. That way you have less waste. You can also wash out the used bags and use them several times.

[@ericvaninwegen6384]

The vacuum sealer is one of those things that has one specific job, and it does it well. Vacuum sealed things are much better protected against water (when immersion cooking) or oxygen (as a storage medium). They also let you get a lot of prep done and out of the way, so you can quickly cook / reheat things later. But, I still use zip-top bags more often than I use the sealer.

[@talyrath]

Eric Van Inwegen They make zip top bags that have a vacuum valve in them and they're AWESOME. I can't understand why they're not more popular.

[@briannakadlecik1903]

I really like this video! I loved Jaime's point of home cooks of figuring out what makes you excited as a cook and what area you want to grow in as a cook and investing in equipment that supports that.

[@TheYoshieMaster]

As a sous vide enthusiast, I've got a few things to add to what you said: - Technically a vacuum sealer probably does yield better results, but by submerging ziplock bags in water to force the air out you can achieve very good results. I've never felt the need to get a vacuum sealer. - The biggest advantage of a vacuum sealer is convenience/ease of use. It takes time to fill a sink with enough water to submerge a jumbo ziplock bag in, you have to position the meat carefully to minimise bubbles, it's fiddly to seal the bag while holding the meat underwater, and if you do it wrong you might get water in the bag or fail to seal it. - Regardling plastic waste, Anova sells reusable sous vide bags, they are basically just more sturdy and dishwasher-safe ziplock bags. But they aren't very big and they don't give as good results as a ziplock bag. - Also regarding plastic waste, Anova has a new "Combi-oven" which is meant to be able to do achieve sous-vide-like results without the use of any bags. Maybe you could try it out on High(er) End Kitchen Gadgets Vol. 3? I'm very interested in it but I'm waiting for independent reviews before purchasing.

[@InCardiaSnoop]

OMG! The very last second of the video was so much more worth it than every „secret“ marvel ending together.

[@rushinroulette4636]

The herb garden is just a gimmick, because as was said you can do all that the gadget can with a fraction of the cost and a little attention to the pots. if not, then buying herbs for 10 pounds is going to net MUCH more than was shown in the video. The vacuum sealer is a must have for freezing fresh food to preserve them and of course Sous Vide or split into easily transportable portions... that particular one is just horribly overpriced though, as you can get the same sort of sealer for 20-30 EUR which can also create just as much or more vacuum (under) pressure without the name Anova printed on the top. The Skillet is expensive... but it is not an unwarranted expensive. You can see the quality, and from what was shown in the video, also feel it. Plus there are not many pots or pans you can use on the hob, in the oven and also (more than once) on a grill/open fire.

[@Stettafire]

My concern is that the gadget booklet seems to suggest these plants are only expected to survive for 10 weeks, but you can overwinter a LOT of different herbs, as in some plants can survive YEARS, so to me that's just an admission that your plants will only last 10 weeks because they haven't had a proper day/night cycle and they are horrifically pot-bound in those tiny pots. I totally agree, a little bit of effort and that garden gimick thing is utterly useless.

[@andyh7777]

I have to disagree. I live in a small London flat and there's very few windows I can use that have enough light. I've got a click and grow and it's fantastic. I grow chilis, strawberries, basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley and occasionally some flowers in it. (I have the 9 pod version) You don't have to buy the pods you can use your own soil and nutrients, but the water/light system is essential for me to grow anything in my flat. The water reservoir is useful as I'm away a lot for work and the system only allows the amount of water the plants need into each pod. They last much longer than the life cycle the app suggests when using your own nutrients. It also looks fantastic when it's full of life as if it's an ornament. I agree many people can do what this system does without, but some people cannot, and therefore it's not a gimmick

[@SkyReviewsNet]

@@andyh7777 is there any particular reason you went for this instead of an auto irrigation system and an indoor plant lamp? Just from quickly searching on Amazon, that setup is half the price and seems like you'd have far more control. Not as sleek admittedly.

[@andyh7777]

@@SkyReviewsNet mostly because I don't particularly think they look good. My click and grow is also a kitchen centrepiece and looks fantastic. I also think it's easier for beginners to get going or a nice gift for someone

[@SkyReviewsNet]

@@andyh7777 understandable, the plastic pod thing really irked me because it's quite wasteful but since you can use your own seeds it seems like a nice bit of kit

[@Gambill-jm1ko]

These videos are so good. I love how you guys can give really good tips and tricks while also keeping me insanely entertained. Also, I need that skillet

[@steveelves3499]

I've had a vacuum sealer for over a year now. Other than sous vide prep, I think the primary use for the vacuum sealer is preventing freezer burn and consequent food waste. I now buy meat at Costco (for a lot less per kilo than the supermarket), and then divide the large packets up into single meal servings for me and my wife. Meat lasts for months in my freezer when vacuum sealed, and freshness and flavour aren't affected. I bought the Foodsaver brand; the bags come on a roll that you cut to the exact size you need for each portion, reducing waste. Roll bags are also much cheaper than individual bags, especially from Amazon. Highly recommended.

[@captivatingheir]

Vacuum sealers were the backbone of our camping cooking growing up. My mom would precook some food, vacuum seal it, and then reheat in boiling water. The other one she would do is vacuum seal a bunch of pre scrambled eggs and then cook them in boiling water.

[@HelloimCindy]

Yes, Mike. The blooper was pretty hilarious 🤣🤣

[@nehagulati8507]

As someone who often relocates, I like being able to take my plants with me without 'shocking' them into a new environment

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

I love my indoor plant machine (I have three Aerogarden brand ones.) They brighten up my dark, old house, and I can grow fresh flowers or herbs in the middle of a Wisconsin winter.

[@FatemaLiya]

We use a vacuum sealer to preserve fruits and vegetables we grow in our garden during the summer. Since I live in Canada where most of the year is freezing weather, we're still able to enjoy eating fresh food during the winter when we vacuum seal them

[@applegal3058]

I love, love, love, love my FoodSaver vacuum sealer! It's great for sealing up portions of food like meats and vegetables that I buy in bulk to freeze. It keeps things fresh for so long!

[@jakeperkins7871]

I love your guys content. it's always so well done, so entertaining, and even the midroll is done in a way that I don't mind it. If youtube makes you guys happy, I hope you never stop doing it

[@jacquimclaughlin4463]

9am Alberta time, just come off night shift. Awesome bedtime story!

[@amoliski]

As a normal, a sous vide machine has been the best purchase I've ever made- I can cook chicken without worrying about undercooking it to the point of burning it (yet still having it end up undercooked in the middle), and I can impress people with perfectly cooked steaks and fish. I haven't stopped at the fast food restaurant near my apartment once since I bought my immersion cooker a year ago- I used to stop ~3 times a week!

[@boehmlauren01]

I LOVE my vacuum sealer! I didn't think I would use it as much as I have so i got an inexpensive one, but it has changed my kitchen, and most importantly my freezer. Buying in bulk is huge and a great money saver. Each time I get bulk meats, it all gets broken down into individual sizes, flattened for those that can, and vacuum sealed. No freezer burn, easier time during defrost, and a great way to get marinades into food quicker. Once my current one dies, I will invest in a better quality one that can do more.

[@EiresNancy]

Recently found this channel and love it! You guys are awesome!

[@juliegolick]

I once owned a similar device to the "click and grow" one (different brand, same idea). It started off really well, but about a month and a half after I started my plants growing, we had a wave of very hot and humid weather, and I don't have air conditioning. Consequently, all my plants developed root rot, and I had to throw them all out. It was very disappointing.

[@tophers3756]

A vacuum sealer is great for freezing and storage. The lack of excess air helps prevent freezer burn. For the same reason they extend the shelf life and freshness of storage goods. After the pandemic hit I purchased one for about $65 to prepare and stock an emergency food supply. (I learned my lesson after stores in the US were picked clean.) I was able to buy a bulk of foods like rice and flour cheaply then divide them up in smaller, vacuum sealed portions.

[@cecorra]

What I love about my vacuum sealers is when I go hunting and harvest the animal myself I am able to portion it out and seal it. Now mine I have a roll and I cut to size to reduce plastic. Saves butcher cost and I love them. This one looks great for counter top for when I buy bulk from butchers. One person can only eat so much fresh meat at a time.

[@renato2354]

Vaccuum sealer: [exists] Ben: "Double ribbed"

[@BORNaBRONCO3]

A chef’s knife review would be awesome, or some more London’s Best!

[@pierremaiden]

James being excited about Salmon was not something i expected in this video!

[@Viktor16161616]

A tip for the sealing bags. If you cut the bags as close to the sealed line as you can, you can wash the bags and use them a few more times, until they get too small. Wont remove or negate the issue, but can significantly reduce it.

[@Dr.Turkey]

"I just read the same thing you did, and the double ribbed design... caught my eye." Oh Ben

[@VickyLeeGeekLester]

Starting the day great with a new video :D

[@kerrywilhite7846]

But then it ends. But I will watch it again. Happy day!

[@jambalie]

We bought a vacuum sealer 20-30 years ago for about $20-30 and used it a lot for a long time and it still works. We never left that much plastic above the food. They used about twice as much bag as what it looks like the food requires and we didn't, so bags cost us a lot less than it would them, I reckon. It saved a lot of food, but also was good for storing other things water-tightly.

[@3kylajsmith]

If you hunt, fish or buy in bulk the vacuum sealer is useful. My Dad fishes and seals his cod and it is much better in the freezer. It is great for a Costco run, buy in bulk and it is very useful. There is a lot of plastic but food waste causes a huge amount of CO2 so if it can be very helpful.

[@stevetheblobman]

Bloody hell, pretty sure I spent the same on my Sous Vide + Vac sealer as the entire cost of that sealer ... God bless Aldi.

[@Alphabcmh34]

Starting the day with my favorite channel. These videos always put a smile on my face

[@SortedFood]

🙌

[@pinemartin5618]

Vacuum sealers are just really good for packaging bulk foods into smaller packs for either the fridge or freezer! Easy to write on with a pen, breaking up a cheaper big block of cheese and keep it from going blue, making ground beef into specific sized portions, etc.

[@oropher777]

I agree 100% on a good stove to oven pan. My daughter and SIL got me a 12" cast iron Lodge pan for Christmas a few years ago, and it's my go-to. I use it so much that it never actually gets put away, just stays on my stovetop.