Homestead Harvest sent me this VacMaster Pro 90 so I could venture into the world of vacuum sealing. They sent me the attachment to seal canning jars as well. The unit came with 1 canister and some bags. I haven’t tried the canister yet but I have tried the canning jar sealing attachment and the bags.
I was very impressed with the accessory for sealing the jars. The lids are nice and tight- as if I had water bath canned them. It was very easy to use.
Sealing in the bags took a little more getting used to. I made several mistakes but got the hang of it. One thing I learned- no matter how much water you press out of tofu before vacuum sealing there will still be more water to come out which makes it impossible for the unit to seal the bag! So don’t try it. I was successful with sealing a bag of frozen strawberries..
I was told that this particular unit will use any vacuum sealing bags sold at warehouse stores or Walmart which makes it a plus, I don’t have to mail order more bags. I also cut off the top of an old ziplock bag and got a successful seal with the unit. So when you have a ziplock that isn’t working properly you could still use it.
I sealed all of my spices (I buy them in bulk). This summer I plan on making my own green powders to add to smoothies and to grow and dry my own herbs. I will put the powder and herbs into canning jars. I will seal them for winter storage.
I am very happy with this unit. I am looking forward to using it this summer as I get summer fruit and veggies into the freezer.
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From their website:
Pick it…
and the splendor will last a moment.
Preserve it…
and the splendor of a fresh harvest is yours all year round.
Gardeners throughout time have relished the fruits of their labor. Kneeling in dirt and picking through weeds is well worth a bite of your own luscious ruby red tomato or crispy cucumber. So why enjoy the splendor of your garden for only a few months out of every year? Preserving is a great way to get the home gardener through the winter months until next years planting. Not only is it rewarding to open a jar of your own home-grown produce , but the economical and nutritional benefits are obvious. One bite and you’ll be glad you did!
Beyond the hustle and bustle of daily life, far away from crowded supermarkets and over-processed foods, there is a place where purity remains: the garden.
Your garden is a symbol of both pride and passion … a haven of quiet serenity and untainted natural beauty. We understand … after all, we’re gardeners too! Harvest time has always brought us such joy and fulfillment that we knew we wanted to share our zealous passion for delicious, home-grown food with others. At Homestead Harvest, we not only offer you the best-quality tools and equipment for preserving your fruits, nuts, herbs and vegetables – we also provide the valuable information you need to make the most out of your gardening experience … whether you’re a beginner or a blue-ribbon veteran!