Vitamix Ascent A2300i Blender Unboxing

[@ChilliChump]

This blender will be used for my experimental sauce batches, and of course for my videos. I have other equipment I use for my larger commercial batches of sauce. Happy to show that too if you are interested.

[@jab62262]

I would invest in the new stainless steel jug.

[@ChilliChump]

@@jab62262 I will have a look, is it bigger than 2l?

[@geringgardener9760]

Yes I very much would love to see you commercial batches

[@Chuycabra]

There's no way you'll be disappointed! Used one of their commercial models in the restaurant I worked at, which wasn't too much different, and it definitely got put through the paces daily! Never once did it overheat and you could turn grits into corn flour in no time!

[@jaydenfriesen]

Would also like to see your commercial setup!! Currently starting up my own hot sauce business and got a Vitamix 6500 for half price! But I will eventually need a much larger blender

[@JA-pm5oh]

You will never go back. Can even mix soup ingredients and heat at se time, works at such speed. Also great on pulse for breaking spices for biltong.Great customer service from those guys also.

[@quinncone]

I love how easy it is to pasteurize hot sauce with the Vitamix. About 6 minutes on 10 and the sauce will reach 165F(74C). My sauces hold their color way better over time when I do this. Edit: The scraper they sell is pretty nice, makes it way easier to get all the sauce out of the crevices on the larger container.

[@stevenk8953]

Best blender you will ever own! Congrats on the new purchase! 👍🏻😀 Oh btw! Get yourself the dry blending container. I use it when I dehydrate my chillies and it tosses the spices up to get a good even grind.

[@ajl1973]

Whoa!

[@Pop_Shepski]

Tell me more

[@victorbenner539]

I believe you're going to enjoy that unit. I have the 6300 model. At about $500 it's a grade up from yours, but should be built for a lifetime of use for what you're using it for. Keep in mind these are designed and built for professional use. And you don't throw these away if you have any problems. They have shops that do repairs. Your better bars in the world use these. They can chop up ice all night long,night after night for making margaritas, daiquiis, etc. without problems. But they blend so fast you can not only blend the ingredients to make soup but it will actually heat it up. I'll sum it up this way. Mine is in my will for whom it will go to after I pass on hopefully some 20 to 30 years from now. Enjoy. 👍🌤🍻🌶

[@victorbenner539]

@UCfk-sPue21jFgEAyw1DLSdA alright James, this channel is a happy place. Why this reply of yours, so negative. I was referring to the inevitable, that when I pass away 20 to 30 years from now ( I'm currently 62 and diabetic, so I'll be doing good to reach that age,more will be better) The point is that the blender will still be going strong. That's a great appliance. Come on man,keep things positive. Shaun has a great channel. Show him respect by keeping it positive. 👍🌶

[@Pop_Shepski]

I have this! I only used it once though for a mild job. I'm waiting until the great pepper harvest of 2022 to really get the motor runnin

[@john-smith.]

Plastic can safely heat up to 200F, if you want it hotter they recommend the SS 48oz container.

[@reecejones7946]

Hopefully you enjoy the experience! Every time i consider an upgrade in blender i just give up as everyone is very passionate about different brands and just makes me give up and stick to the cheap and cheerful brands

[@steveomiami]

Shaun, the containers just sit on the base because the motors are so powerful it acts as a shock absorber which helps prolong the life of the machine, it will let the container twist a bit. Also with the Vitamix you are able to completely destroy the seeds and pulp, your food mill wont even catch anything. Many people go ahead and use it for pasteurization as well. This can save you a lot of time on your experimental batches. I have watched all of your videos many times and I have been wondering when the Vitamix would arrive. Enjoy!!!!

[@ChilliChump]

Looking forward to using it! Only problem I have is some seeds can be very bitter, depending on the variety. So pulverising then into the sauce is not always a great option.

[@steveomiami]

@@ChilliChump True, In some of the fermenting groups i'm in some people say it makes it bitter some say it don't. I haven't noticed any additional bitterness myself. I kind of thing fermentation pulls a lot of the bitterness out of the seeds into the sauce anyways because sometimes the brine is pretty bitter. Maybe in sauces that contain peppers that are packed full of seeds such as peri-peri it would cause some bitterness. You could make a good video. Batch A blended/strained sauce, Batch B pulverized sauce. Change nothing else and compare the sauces. (blind tasting of course)

[@ChilliChump]

I have tested with about 30 varieties. The bitterness varies massively. Some don't have any bitterness at all...some are awful.

[@ajl1973]

The ability to heat up your sauces, pasteurization... so cool! What a machine! Congratz.

[@markmcmonagle6794]

I have the same one, going on 4 years now and no problems.

[@ChilliChump]

That's good to hear!

[@Gamez4eveR]

international model? really? I guess my container not detecting (which seems to be a common issue now that I've looked into it) after roughly 1 year is unusual?

[@peterstevens4223]

Good morning from Auckland, New Zealand it’s Saturday, 8:24 AM, Saturday, December 18, 2021 …

[@chrisd.8198]

Great value for money...have had my enpee professional blender for a few years but way above this price bracket and not sure if still available..so yeah, you're right, based on price and reviews and, more importantly, functionality..a lot for your money

[@SPQRCenturion1976]

I bought one (Vitamix) some five years ago after my Ninja (just like the one you had) kicked the bucket. Vitamix is a pricey blender (in my case, I waited for it to go on some discount in Costco to get it), but it does job much better than any of my previous blenders and it is much, much more durable. One of the first differences I noted between Ninja and Vitamix, is that VItamix makes puree out of anything you throw in it. I have been using it for five years now without any issues. Enjoy yours....

[@kennethrogers643]

Great purchase. I have one and only use it for my hot sauces.

[@DarthVince]

I'm so glad you finally invested in a Vitamix. It's going to change your hot sauce game. You will be able to blend sauces and never have to strain. Plus with the amount of friction heat produced you can cook things

[@Pop_Shepski]

I CANNOT WAIT! I own this exact blender but I won't get to really use it until the end of the year when everyone's peppers are fully grown and in my possession

[@LH10039]

Hey Shaun. Thanks for providing us with great content. I recently watched your video where you dehydrated lemon drop peppers. They completely kept their color and looked fantastic. I grew chili peppers for the first time last year (lemon drop) and dehydrated them. Mine turned brown and had more of a leathery texture from slightly cooking. Could you do a video on your method of dehydration? I think it would be a great video for everyone to see. Thanks!

[@infantryrecon101st]

Can't wait to get a Vitamix!!!

[@carolyncollier1589]

I absolutely Love my Nutribullet blender!!!

[@peterstevens4223]

Like your xmas present to yourself?!

[@jab62262]

I've also know that with my experience is that the vessels stain easier than other brands I've used.

[@grolsch-nl]

At 3:05, where is my hammer again? :-) Happy to see the Vitamix in use, Shaun. Great video !

[@johnpatten4527]

Thanks for the post I've been looking to upgrade as well. I'm suffering your gear ailment with my ninja as well. Tempting to just replace it as its in my comfort zone.

[@ChilliChump]

I considered getting the ninja repaired, or replace the damaged components. But I didn't want to sink more money into it. Rather invest in something like this which had a great warranty and is built to last. Good luck with your decision too John

[@s18169ex3]

In Canada it’s $650 on Amazon

[@jefferyrasmussen8258]

What do you use for a commercial blender?

[@linaso9739]

Nice toy to play with. I've got KitchenAid. Probably not as good as Vitamix but still does its job.

[@ChilliChump]

Kitchenaid make good equipment. I'm sure yours does a fantastic job

[@geringgardener9760]

You spent how much on that I don’t like how it just plops on the base really

[@steveomiami]

The base serves a purpose. The motors are so strong (2.2 hp) on these it lets the base twist a little, acting a shock absorber which greatly extends the life of all of the components. Its a little odd at first but once you use it you realize that its not an issue and its nice actually that you can just pick it up and sit it down and don't have to lock it in place. The machine will also automatically shut off or wont turn on if the container is not sitting on it. The base senses the different Containers and adjusts programs/etc.

[@WilsonRyan]

The best blender for $150 is 75% of a refurbished vitamix. But actually it’s a Waring commercial blender.

[@martinilavsky2553]

Im my country 2300 costs 600€, thats way too much

[@littlehills739]

$750 800 hmm

[@Gamez4eveR]

less than 1 year and my A2300i is having the dreaded container not detecting issue. the "virtues" of "smart" appliances 700 euro paperweight of course Vitamix couldn't give less of a fuck about its international customers

[@MrMagoo-fq3ti]

RIP Ninja blender