*Disclaimer* This video is intended to extend the shelf life of your pancake mix. The Best method for long-term food storage is to store pancake ingredients separately like " Flour "paper bag", baking powder, salt and sugar" in mylar bags with O2 absorbers except for SUGAR, you'll end up with a massive brick lol 😆 If you picked up any tips please let me know down in the comments, also do you store pancake powder/mix and what are your methods? As always thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day!
I use both the Jar method for my medium to short term storage and like you said in your pinned comment which I hope folks read!! I use the same method you use for long-term storage of the ingredients. Thank you for sharing brother! have a Merry Christmas!
This is my method for most dry products, powered vegetables like kale powered strawberries, dry beans, grits etc only difference is I use mostly the half gallon jars but that because we have a big family . Also the electric sealer holds its charge thru many many jars I actually prefer it in comparison to my large vacuum sealer .
Great vid. Thanks to wife for having you share!! My only recommendation is to wipe the mouth of the jar to remove powder residue. Makes for a better seal.
This is a good way to store pancake mix.. and frankly air sealing just about anything rather then keeping it in the original packaging is always good move.. ❤
Very nice. But I decided to do what you said in your pinned comment. I separate and store all together except sugar. I have jared up some too. It works! 😄👍👍🎄🎅🏻. Oh….i wipe the rims with everything I jar. It’s a good habit to get into….
Just vacuum sealed some pancake mix the other day myself. I do it a little different though; when Foodsavers first hit the market in the 80s, my dad bought one and it cane with a cool VHS tape where the inventor showed lots of ideas and one I remembered was to put a family-size serving (2 cups or so) into a bag that was about twice as long as you needed, then vacuum seal it. This keeps the powder from escaping and allows you to cut a corner to add the water, then shake it and pour in the field. Also worked great with dry soup mixes and a few other things. Cheers, Gray! 😊
I have a lot of powders in jars but now mainly store in lunch bags then in vacuum seal bags. I bought one of those hand held, USB sealers and love the heck out of it. It's so handy. I don't have to climb the step-stool to get down the big sealer. I plan to buy another one for a back-up. If you have a solar generator you can always charge the sealer. 👍😀 Blessings and have a wonderful Christmas.🎄⛄
It's so cool that I'm not the only one who loves that portable electric sealer! Makes resealing in the kitchen a snap 😊 Thanks for sharing JT 💛🙏 God bless!
I have stored a lot of powdery items like pancake mix, flour, etc by putting them into paper lunch bags, then the lunch bag goes into a vacuum bag and then it gets vacuumed. That way no powdery substance can get into your machine. It works great.
Absolutely, I guess I should have clarified why I'm using this method in the video. But it was imprompt to lol main reason for this method is to easily access them and reseak them after use, and the jars themselves are reusable. Hopefully, that makes sense. 😁
You taught me something today. No wonder when I tried to vacuum seal in jars it wouldn't work for me. I was leaving the rings on the jars and it looks like you take them off to seal them and after sealed you replace the rings. Thank you so much. BTW what I ended up doing was putting both moisture absorber and oxygen absorber in the jars that also worked. However I'm going to definitely do this your way. Your wife was right to tell you to video this tell her thanks from me. God Bless and have a great evening Grey 🙏❤️🙏
I also use the jars for storage... However I use a manual brake bleeder (automotive) for sealing my jars. I learned that from Mrs Heidi at Rain Country YT channel.... Great video Grey 🤗🤗🙏 Kendra
That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing, I'm subscribed to her channel for some reason it's been a while since I got a notification. Gotta love the tubes sometimes. Have a great evening Kendra 😁💛🙏
Love this! Most people have short and long term storage processing. I like doing a middle term storage as well and this process is great for that! For example, instead of buying a small amount of salt to fill a few shakers, I can pull a large bucket of salt from long term storage and place in mason jars and then replace long term storage items to save money by buying more things in bulk. Great for rotating long term stuff too that might sit there too long otherwise.
Good video GreyMan! For those on a tight budget regarding moisture absorbers …..at least what I do….I save all the moisture absorbers from my prescription medications…I toss them into a dedicated tight sealing jars and save them up, and use them in my dehydrated foods, as needed:) Thank You!
I have actually done that with flour, but I used paper bags and then the vacuum seal bags. It worked out fine, but I think the hearts would have been smarter. Thanks for the tip!
Hey Greyman if you push one of the cupcake liners down into the jar before sealing it will keep the powder from getting sucked up into your vacuum sealer. Hope this helps my friend!!😊😊😊😊😊
I'll give you the link, mine is the older version since I have head it for about 3-4 years. I will also send you the link for the attachment I use. Hopefully Santa will bring you lots a great presents! I think they are both on sale! God Bless & Merry Christmas! 💛🙏 Foodsaver: amzn.to/3Nqt1n1 Jar Attachment: amzn.to/3uRbrCr
Thank you Grey and thank you to Lady Grey for suggesting that you do this video. I think I am going to do some of my pancake mix in my jars. Maybe even some of the grits as well. I appreciate you sharing this. Thank you again. 😊
Very good video. The battery jar sealer is on my Santa list. For now because of space I put the pancake mix in a paper lunch bag and seal it in my food saver bag.
I used the vaccuum bags and mylar but found the same thing with the powder. It not only clogs the vaccuum sealer but it compromises the seals too. I started putting them in jars too. Jars are also much easier to store.
I use the same handheld one and I love it, I do them in bags too especially flour but I put it in a brown paper bag then put that in a vacuum seal bag to keep it from gumming up my sealer.
Evening Grey. There is that old one liner... women, can't live with them, can't live without them...well you have seemed to have found the answer to the age old mystery...to live with them, you have to listen....😉
I used to put everything in jars until i started to run out of room. Homestead Corner puts flour in a paper lunchbag and then vacuum seals. about 4 or 6 cups to a bag in a quart vacuum bag. I put them in a tote then. Recently, she said mylar.
I did a flour video not to long ago. Mylar & O2 absorbers but I used a vacuum chamber sealer, it's much more effective than a normal food saver, I've used that method she did in the past as well, which was effective as well.
@@dh4398 Oh ok, thank you! In the last few months, I found waxed paper bags to store food in, I'm currently in the experimental phase of using them. It's nice that my powders like flour don't stick to the inside. It may be unnecessary but I really enjoy trying new things and experimenting with multiple options 😁
I add a coffee filter or cupcake liner on top of the mix and moisture absorber but completely under the lid to stop Foodsaver from sucking the powder into the machine. I do this for every powdery food. I have been vacuum sealing dry foods since 2015. The dry cereals such as frosted flakes are still fresh and crunchy when opened 8 almost 9 years later. Just need to stay away from oil based products for long term storage such as granola that can turn rancid.
I have had jar seal lids fail because I failed to wipe off the jar mouth after filling it with pancake mix. I also added an in line transparent gasoline fuel filter in the vacuum line to extend the life of the vacuum sealer.
It's a very handy device, After reading through the comments I saw several folks have them and really like them. That's why I figured I'd add the link in the description lol 😆 I hope you have a wonderful day Robin! 😊💛
We always stock up on boxed cereal so vacumn seal it in either gallon jars or brown sandwich bags....for when we dont have the energy or time for the normal home cooked breakfast...God Bless❤
As others have mentioned, I also use the lunch bag method for sealing powders. But I measure out enough for however many servings or cups are needed. For example, it a recipe calls for a cup of flour, that goes in the paper bag (cut down to size). Another may call for 3 cups or 5 cups,etc. Then, I put them into a Food Saver bag ( cut long enough to allow several openings/resealings) and vacuum seal. I also put write the amounts on each bag and include the recipes.
That was quick, thank you! Was thinking of purchasing that electronic ball vacuum. Good tip about the flour in the bag, I had heard that, but wondered if that occured with the jars. Very good videos.
I try to be clean and tidy but with cats and dogs, we might have a hair or two in things.😂I used jars for along time but I started needing my jars for vegetables during the summer from our garden.
Absolutely! But for my short-term storage though I like to use this method for 2 reasons specifically. Easy to access and re-seal and the jars are reusable 😁
Troll through citygirlhomestead channel's recipes. She calls it Burritos in a Jar. We're hooked on it, it's addicting. So easy to can, it's not hot pack, nor is it approved by canning gods, but I've been canning for decades. Early this January I canned up about 40 quart jars, and 18 pints of it. We have only 4 pint jars left, we're still kicking. I'm like you, be organized and sanitary. Today I just bought 18 lbs ground beef to do it again. This time I'm adding a bit of cayenne, and instead of 1 TB I'm using 1.5 TB taco seasoning for a little more kick. If you do it, be sure to measure scant for beans & rice, scant is about a TB less of beans per recipe, about half TB less rice than called for. Bring to pressure slower, bring down slow in steps. How's that for a head start? @@GreyManPrepping
You are very welcome. Let us know if you can it up and how it turns out. In all my years of canning, I believe it's the best food meal base I've ever canned. I will always can it. I use knorr beef cubes for broth to fill jars. We're not sensitive to a bit of msg (Umami)@@GreyManPrepping
Send me 3 jars please. Can I make waffles with that? 😂😂 I use a peace of parchment paper folded over the powder at top of bag before sealing. It helps keep powder from getting to vacuum sealer. I have done same thing in tops of jars on some things.
@GreyManPrepping Unfortunately, I had to move all of my preps into storage until I moved into a more permanent place. Then, when I got here, they were running havoc in my new home🤬 I'm finally getting rid of them and starting to restock all of what was lost. Now im freezing the rice and pasta. Oh boy, they are so annoying 🙏🏽
Would love to do this I need to look into a vacuum sealer are they expensive? Thank you for the tutorial 🕊️🕊️Merry Christmas 🎅🏻 Happy New Year to you and the family
Merry Christmas to you as well! And they can range from about 80-150 dollars but you can occasionally find them in thrift stores like goodwill for 20-30 dollars 😁
I'm glad you showed me the glass jars cuz I do a lot of canning so I didn't and also it makes it nice doing canning especially if you don't use all the pancake batter up at one time you can reset it and set it on the counter and don't have to worry about it getting bugs or debris in it
Canning jars with the outside I wipe through with alcohol first then also put them in the dishwasher alone and sanitize them with just water make sure there's no Critters grown in them
On average about 2 years with the premixed stuff, I added a pinned comment to this video because for the long term I store all the dry ingredients to make pancakes separately, hopefully, that makes sense. The main reason I use this method on the premixed is to extend it past the 6mth average lifespan
Put the flour mix in a paper sandwich bag and just fold over the top then place in a vacuum seal bag then vacuum seal. That way you don't mess up your vacuum sealer
So I use a laser printer, with Avery labels, I have a standard label maker for other things, but this way wit the printer it gives me a wide range of flexibility.
I am known to overkill also. Last month instead of buying one turkey for 59¢ per pound I bought 21. 🤣 What about preparation instructtions for making the pancakes? I do that in case someone else needs to know.
Certain powders like flour and many other compounds, as it helps to reduce the growth of aerobic bacteria, as it slows down the oxidation process and prevents spoilage. Hence preventing mold or bacteria growth.
So you can use that method if you either keep it in the original packaging or transfer it to a paper bag. But first, let me explain why I like using the jar method and why. Most store-bought mix has leavening ingredients "usually baking soda and powder" Also most brands of pancake mix powder have some dried milk powder in them. Dried milk is tricky to store because it has a lot of fat in it which has the potential to go rancid. So Yes, you can vacuum seal the mix in mylar bags because it removes air "oxygen" and helps control humidity "moisture" and it will help the mix last longer. However, pancake mix with oxygen absorbers can be an issue as the iron in the oxygen absorbers might react with the baking powder and other leavening ingredients in the mix. Desiccants are great as they remove moisture which is the main enemy of the mix itself. The jar method I use is to store the mix for about 2 years if it lasts that long in our house lol. But for long-term storage, the best method for me is stockpiling all of the ingredients you need to make pancakes separately and mix them when needed. This way you can maximize the shelf life of all your ingredients individually without worrying about chemical reactions transpiring in your premixed product. Hopefully, that helps a bit, sorry for the long explanation I just wanted to be as thorough as possible.
@GreyManPrepping I appreciate your explanation about the logic of storing the ingredients separately and your rationale behind the mason jars. I think , for me, storing the ingredients separately would be the best solution as I don't have the Food Saver. Thanks!
If you either keep the powders in their original packaging or transfer them to paper bags and then use the vacuum sealer with the added O2 absorber you should be ok. Here's where the issue lies when O2 absorbers are in direct contact with certain powders like the pancake mix in this video the iron in them can leave a metallic taste as well as interact with the leveling ingredients in the mix. Some powdered ingredients are very susceptible to issues with moisture hence the desiccant packet. For long-term storage, I'd suggest using the method in my pinned comment which is specifically associated with pancake mix. Hopefully, that helps answer your question. 😊
Question: I was told to freeze the flour for 3-5 days to kill off bugs and eggs. Do you still have to do this when using the vacuum method? Bugs can die in a vacuum but will the eggs too? Also, one thing I hate about the vacuum machines is that there is too much bag waste when doing bags. Mine says you must have 3 inches of bag to between the machine and the product inside the bag. Bag material is expensive. Would like to see one that can do it with one inch and even double seal all edges if desired, and NO WASTE. I did a couple jars with non food items in them. I placed a piece of paper inside and wrote with pencil what it was and the date done, then put the material in the jar and sealed it. I can see the writing through the glass and the sun/light won't fade pencil. If you pull a vacuum there shouldn't be any oxygen left nor moisture. I wonder how much vacuum in inches does the machine pull....
So with no oxygen bugs can't live, I've used the freezer method with rice in the past and it worked fine. Flour I'm not using that method as it adds moisture when you pull it out and things can get a bit harry if all the moisture is not removed effectively. I agree there is a lot of waste, some machines are better than others, and using the roll vs the pre-cut bags is also an option. Everyone has their opinion on what works best, and over the past 20 years and extensive research and of course RUclips, I've found what works best for me here in Florida and haven't had many issues in quite some time. Well, hope you have a Merry Christmas 🎄 😁
@@GreyManPrepping Procedure was to freeze for 3-5 days, then let it warm up to room temperature in a sealed plastic bag (trash bag) before opening and parceling it out. Use of a dehumidifier in a small enclosed room can help too if you want to go that far. Of course, how many people will store 100 pounds of flour? Seems it would be used up long before spoilage. I also read it is better to store the grain and grind when needed. Didn't Moses store grain for 7+ years and used it for another 7+?
I just opened a 4 year old pancake mix I stored in mason jars with oxygen absorbers and my pancakes came out like cookies. They tasted like pancakes but the texture was different
Yes, the leveling agent loses its potency. You have options to resolve that my mixing in some new leveling agent, or adding a couple of eggs, even adding a little club soda, and the mix will bounce back. Thiers specific measurements, of course, for each additive. The other option is to store the ingredients separately. Like flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and I think sugar.
So I keep an inventory log of all items coming in which list date bought, and suggested use by date. On the jar itself, I put the day it was vacuum sealed and added to the pantry.
@@GreyManPrepping - Thanks. I vacuum seal flour (of various types) in brown lunch bags that are in gallon-size vacuum seal bags. I trim close to the seal line so I can reuse the bag. I put the date and type of flour on the brown paper bag. You can see it through the vacuum seal bag and my printing is fairly legible. As long as we're consistent, we should get to where we want to be.
Um…I didn’t think you were supposed to tighten rings tight on vacuum sealed foods? I’ve seen people “sit” the rings on, but not tighten so tight?? I store my vacuum sealed jars without the rings
It means other related things you do for whatever you're doing. If I said I'm doing laundry and what not, that means I'll be drying, folding hanging then putting it all away.
I can only imagine! Up north we had a huge problem on the farm with field mice in the barn and in the home. Pesky creatures that find ways to get into everything 🤯
Absolutely! I was already in the process of jarring things up when the wife said I should video this. I sanitize all my jars & lids and my work area. Then make sure everything is completely dry especially when working with powders. Regardless thank you for sharing your tip 😁👍
One step I take after putting in flour pancake mix etc, I wipe the rim of the jar for any minute particle of flour etc will prevent a good lasting seal. I also check a week, month or so as I have found these items are the first to somehow develop a lose sealed lid.
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*Disclaimer* This video is intended to extend the shelf life of your pancake mix. The Best method for long-term food storage is to store pancake ingredients separately like " Flour "paper bag", baking powder, salt and sugar" in mylar bags with O2 absorbers except for SUGAR, you'll end up with a massive brick lol 😆 If you picked up any tips please let me know down in the comments, also do you store pancake powder/mix and what are your methods? As always thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day!
That a smart woman you got Grey. EVERYTHING can be content.
That she is 😊 I'm just like a machine I see things and just do it and she'll stroll in and say why aren't you recording this lol
LOVE THE ELECTRONIC SEALER ITS THE BEST
It really comes in handy 😁
This really came in handy today! We found a gr4at deal on pancake mix 3 for $5 bucks at our local grocery store! we bought 9 boxes 🤣
That's a great deal! Awesome brother 🤘
I use both the Jar method for my medium to short term storage and like you said in your pinned comment which I hope folks read!! I use the same method you use for long-term storage of the ingredients. Thank you for sharing brother! have a Merry Christmas!
I also hoped folks saw the pinned comment lol 😆 as they say great minds think alike 😎🤘
When sealing in a FoodSaver bag you can first put the batter/flour in a paper lunch bag, fold it over, then seal in the plastic bag. Thank you!
Thank you 😁👍
Exactly how I do it. 👍😀
This is my method for most dry products, powered vegetables like kale powered strawberries, dry beans, grits etc only difference is I use mostly the half gallon jars but that because we have a big family . Also the electric sealer holds its charge thru many many jars I actually prefer it in comparison to my large vacuum sealer .
Thanks for sharing! I was wondering if anyone has ever used the electric sealer before, I really like it. 😁💛
Thank you. This was great info. Appreciate it.
My pleasure Lisa, thank you for the support 😊🙏
Great video 🦾⚔️🩹
Thank you 😊🙏
Great vid. Thanks to wife for having you share!! My only recommendation is to wipe the mouth of the jar to remove powder residue. Makes for a better seal.
Thanks for the tip! 😁
This is a good way to store pancake mix.. and frankly air sealing just about anything rather then keeping it in the original packaging is always good move.. ❤
Absolutely 😁👍
Very nice. But I decided to do what you said in your pinned comment. I separate and store all together except sugar. I have jared up some too. It works! 😄👍👍🎄🎅🏻. Oh….i wipe the rims with everything I jar. It’s a good habit to get into….
I'm so glad someone read the pin comment 🤣🙏💛 thank you Cbass 😁
Just vacuum sealed some pancake mix the other day myself. I do it a little different though; when Foodsavers first hit the market in the 80s, my dad bought one and it cane with a cool VHS tape where the inventor showed lots of ideas and one I remembered was to put a family-size serving (2 cups or so) into a bag that was about twice as long as you needed, then vacuum seal it. This keeps the powder from escaping and allows you to cut a corner to add the water, then shake it and pour in the field. Also worked great with dry soup mixes and a few other things. Cheers, Gray! 😊
That's actually a great idea 💡 😁 I need to find that VHS tape lol 😆
I have a lot of powders in jars but now mainly store in lunch bags then in vacuum seal bags. I bought one of those hand held, USB sealers and love the heck out of it. It's so handy. I don't have to climb the step-stool to get down the big sealer. I plan to buy another one for a back-up. If you have a solar generator you can always charge the sealer. 👍😀 Blessings and have a wonderful Christmas.🎄⛄
It's so cool that I'm not the only one who loves that portable electric sealer! Makes resealing in the kitchen a snap 😊 Thanks for sharing JT 💛🙏 God bless!
I have stored a lot of powdery items like pancake mix, flour, etc by putting them into paper lunch bags, then the lunch bag goes into a vacuum bag and then it gets vacuumed. That way no powdery substance can get into your machine. It works great.
Absolutely, I guess I should have clarified why I'm using this method in the video. But it was imprompt to lol main reason for this method is to easily access them and reseak them after use, and the jars themselves are reusable. Hopefully, that makes sense. 😁
You taught me something today. No wonder when I tried to vacuum seal in jars it wouldn't work for me. I was leaving the rings on the jars and it looks like you take them off to seal them and after sealed you replace the rings. Thank you so much. BTW what I ended up doing was putting both moisture absorber and oxygen absorber in the jars that also worked. However I'm going to definitely do this your way. Your wife was right to tell you to video this tell her thanks from me. God Bless and have a great evening Grey 🙏❤️🙏
Awesome! I love to hear that someone learned a new tip from one of my videos! Funny enough I made that same mistake lol 😂
@@GreyManPrepping how did you figure it out not to keep the darn ring on the jars. Between myself and my husband we just couldn't figure that out.
I also use the jars for storage... However I use a manual brake bleeder (automotive) for sealing my jars. I learned that from Mrs Heidi at Rain Country YT channel.... Great video Grey 🤗🤗🙏 Kendra
That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing, I'm subscribed to her channel for some reason it's been a while since I got a notification. Gotta love the tubes sometimes. Have a great evening Kendra 😁💛🙏
Check them often .. I was doing that and I notice seal doesn't last long
Those will be handy if the grid goes down cause you'll still be able to seal your jars. I need to get one for backup myself.
@@ultramagapatriot5874 As do I 😁👍
@@memeefreedom1 Thank you for sharing
Great video Grey! I'm always learning different ideas and techniques from your channel! Merry Christmas!
Glad to hear it! That was my sole purpose for starting a channel! I also wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎁 🎄 🙏
Love this! Most people have short and long term storage processing. I like doing a middle term storage as well and this process is great for that! For example, instead of buying a small amount of salt to fill a few shakers, I can pull a large bucket of salt from long term storage and place in mason jars and then replace long term storage items to save money by buying more things in bulk. Great for rotating long term stuff too that might sit there too long otherwise.
Exactly 😁 As always thanks so much for the visit 🙏
Good video GreyMan! For those on a tight budget regarding moisture absorbers …..at least what I do….I save all the moisture absorbers from my prescription medications…I toss them into a dedicated tight sealing jars and save them up, and use them in my dehydrated foods, as needed:)
Thank You!
That's a really great budget tip 😁💛
I have actually done that with flour, but I used paper bags and then the vacuum seal bags. It worked out fine, but I think the hearts would have been smarter. Thanks for the tip!
My pleasure, I've used the mylar method as well, but I like using the jars as they are readily accessible and I can reuse the jars 😁💛
Hey Greyman if you push one of the cupcake liners down into the jar before sealing it will keep the powder from getting sucked up into your vacuum sealer. Hope this helps my friend!!😊😊😊😊😊
Every little tip helps! Thank you 😊🙏
Watching whatever you do is always entertaining. 🥰
You're the best Kim 🙏🙏😁
Thanks for all you have done for us this year. 👍
My pleasure Diana! Thank you for for all the support you have giving me throughout the year 😊🙏
Nice job😊 I use vacuum sealer bags & for any powdered items, I first place in small lunch type bags to avoid anything going into vacuum.
Thanks for sharing Dee 😊💛
Hey Greyman!! Hello from Mississippi😊😊😊
Hello 👋 😊 🇺🇸 🙏
I'm a messy cook 🤣
I get it done, but always have a mess to clean up.
Thanks Grey for the vid.
Remember y'all to Pray, Plan, Prep
Sounds like my daughter lol she gets the job done, but it looks like we has a CAT 1 hurricane lol 😆 God bless and enjoy your evening 🙏💛
Good idea to share Mrs. Grey!!
Thank you both!
Our pleasure! 😊💛
I have 2 vacuum sealers but not the jar attachment. Wanted one for a while, I went to buy one and they were sold out. Going to your Amazon link now.
Much appreciated brother! Thank you for the support 🙏😁
Great video! I’ve been looking at the portable jar sealer! Thanks for sharing that!
My pleasure Shirley and thank you for the visit 😊💛🙏
Sweet! TY for this 😃👍
My pleasure 😊
I use the jar.
Thank you Carla for sharing 😊💛
Greyman which foodsaver do you use please? I'm going to ask my husband to get me one for Christmas
I'll give you the link, mine is the older version since I have head it for about 3-4 years. I will also send you the link for the attachment I use. Hopefully Santa will bring you lots a great presents! I think they are both on sale! God Bless & Merry Christmas! 💛🙏
Foodsaver: amzn.to/3Nqt1n1
Jar Attachment: amzn.to/3uRbrCr
I like the jar method.
Thank you 💛🙏
You have a smart wife, Happy Holidays..I learned there is an electric option..gotta look into that one.
Happy holidays Susan 😊💛🙏
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE GREYMAN FAMILY!
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well 💛🙏😊
Thank you Grey and thank you to Lady Grey for suggesting that you do this video. I think I am going to do some of my pancake mix in my jars. Maybe even some of the grits as well. I appreciate you sharing this. Thank you again. 😊
As always it's my pleasure 😊🙏💛 Merry Christmas 🎄
Very good video. The battery jar sealer is on my Santa list. For now because of space I put the pancake mix in a paper lunch bag and seal it in my food saver bag.
Thank you & have a wonderful weekend 😊🙏
I used the vaccuum bags and mylar but found the same thing with the powder. It not only clogs the vaccuum sealer but it compromises the seals too. I started putting them in jars too. Jars are also much easier to store.
Hey Joyce 😁👋 And the jars are easier to access and reseal as well as the jars are reusable. Win win from my perspective 😊
@@GreyManPrepping I totally agree. A plus to tgar.c is the lids are reusable as well. Not like canning, one and done.
@@joyceterra2265 Absolutely 😁
I use the same handheld one and I love it, I do them in bags too especially flour but I put it in a brown paper bag then put that in a vacuum seal bag to keep it from gumming up my sealer.
Yes that works very well 😁
Evening Grey. There is that old one liner... women, can't live with them, can't live without them...well you have seemed to have found the answer to the age old mystery...to live with them, you have to listen....😉
🤣 Yes sir 👍
Thanks for sharing your process. I like your backup vacuum sealer.
Thank you Sue 😊
Great info thanks or sharing.
Thanks for watching brother 🙏
I used to put everything in jars until i started to run out of room. Homestead Corner puts flour in a paper lunchbag and then vacuum seals. about 4 or 6 cups to a bag in a quart vacuum bag. I put them in a tote then. Recently, she said mylar.
I did a flour video not to long ago. Mylar & O2 absorbers but I used a vacuum chamber sealer, it's much more effective than a normal food saver, I've used that method she did in the past as well, which was effective as well.
@@GreyManPrepping i saw that video, but don't have a vacuum chamber.
@@dh4398 Oh ok, thank you! In the last few months, I found waxed paper bags to store food in, I'm currently in the experimental phase of using them. It's nice that my powders like flour don't stick to the inside. It may be unnecessary but I really enjoy trying new things and experimenting with multiple options 😁
Super idea
Thank you!
I add a coffee filter or cupcake liner on top of the mix and moisture absorber but completely under the lid to stop Foodsaver from sucking the powder into the machine. I do this for every powdery food. I have been vacuum sealing dry foods since 2015. The dry cereals such as frosted flakes are still fresh and crunchy when opened 8 almost 9 years later. Just need to stay away from oil based products for long term storage such as granola that can turn rancid.
That's a great idea, thank you for sharing. I'll have to give that a try. 😁👍
I do everything except the sealer (don't have one). I just use oxygen absorbers. Also purchased survival pancake mix.
Survival pancake mix, I'll be looking for that 🤣 Thank you!
@@GreyManPrepping
Augason Farm carries it. I purchased some for myself and family members.
@@rcx7093 Thank you 😁👍
I have had jar seal lids fail because I failed to wipe off the jar mouth after filling it with pancake mix. I also added an in line transparent gasoline fuel filter in the vacuum line to extend the life of the vacuum sealer.
Great tips! I probably should've shown more detailed steps, thank you.
I'm going to be asking for that portable sealer, thanks.
It's a very handy device, After reading through the comments I saw several folks have them and really like them. That's why I figured I'd add the link in the description lol 😆 I hope you have a wonderful day Robin! 😊💛
We always stock up on boxed cereal so vacumn seal it in either gallon jars or brown sandwich bags....for when we dont have the energy or time for the normal home cooked breakfast...God Bless❤
God bless you as well 😊🙏 and thank you for the visit 💛
As others have mentioned, I also use the lunch bag method for sealing powders. But I measure out enough for however many servings or cups are needed. For example, it a recipe calls for a cup of flour, that goes in the paper bag (cut down to size). Another may call for 3 cups or 5 cups,etc. Then, I put them into a Food Saver bag ( cut long enough to allow several openings/resealings) and vacuum seal. I also put write the amounts on each bag and include the recipes.
That's a really great idea!
That was quick, thank you! Was thinking of purchasing that electronic ball vacuum. Good tip about the flour in the bag, I had heard that, but wondered if that occured with the jars. Very good videos.
Thanks so much, Julie! 😊🙏
I do both Glass jars and old 2litre pop bottles
Thanks for sharing your methods Brad 😎👍
Grey man i vacuum seal my flour. I put it in a brown paper lunch bag approximately 10 cups. The bag keep the flour from getting into the sealer.
I've used that method before as well, I have a different machine I use for flour now. But yes that method is very effective as well. 😊
All my pancake mix turned hard. Ill try it with those moisture things next time.
Please let me know how it turns out for you AP I have had great success this way. 😁👍
Good video Grey
Thank you Gail 💛
I try to be clean and tidy but with cats and dogs, we might have a hair or two in things.😂I used jars for along time but I started needing my jars for vegetables during the summer from our garden.
One of these days I'll have to share my jars & lid stockpile lol 😆
I still vacumn seal pancake batter but i never had much trouble with the powder...buts jars are good too
Absolutely 👍
I put in lunch bags first. Paper sacks also keeps light out.
Absolutely! But for my short-term storage though I like to use this method for 2 reasons specifically. Easy to access and re-seal and the jars are reusable 😁
good one
Thanks Mark 🙏
I like mylar bags for dry goods. I save my jars for canning, like burrito filling, beans, soup, stews.
Burrito filling! I never thought about canning that 😁👍
Troll through citygirlhomestead channel's recipes. She calls it Burritos in a Jar. We're hooked on it, it's addicting. So easy to can, it's not hot pack, nor is it approved by canning gods, but I've been canning for decades. Early this January I canned up about 40 quart jars, and 18 pints of it. We have only 4 pint jars left, we're still kicking. I'm like you, be organized and sanitary. Today I just bought 18 lbs ground beef to do it again. This time I'm adding a bit of cayenne, and instead of 1 TB I'm using 1.5 TB taco seasoning for a little more kick. If you do it, be sure to measure scant for beans & rice, scant is about a TB less of beans per recipe, about half TB less rice than called for. Bring to pressure slower, bring down slow in steps. How's that for a head start? @@GreyManPrepping
@@SherlockOhms119 Awesome! Thank you so much! 🙏
You are very welcome. Let us know if you can it up and how it turns out. In all my years of canning, I believe it's the best food meal base I've ever canned. I will always can it. I use knorr beef cubes for broth to fill jars. We're not sensitive to a bit of msg (Umami)@@GreyManPrepping
@@SherlockOhms119 Will do 😁👍
When I use vacuum seal bag. I put my pancake mix or flour in a paper sandwich bag to keep From clogging up my vacuum sealer
Great tip Frank 👍
Send me 3 jars please. Can I make waffles with that? 😂😂
I use a peace of parchment paper folded over the powder at top of bag before sealing. It helps keep powder from getting to vacuum sealer. I have done same thing in tops of jars on some things.
Address please 🤣🤣
I have to start this method. I had a huge issue with weevils destroying a lot of my rice and pasta.
I hate weevils, I had issues with them when I first started storing food long-term
@GreyManPrepping Unfortunately, I had to move all of my preps into storage until I moved into a more permanent place. Then, when I got here, they were running havoc in my new home🤬 I'm finally getting rid of them and starting to restock all of what was lost. Now im freezing the rice and pasta. Oh boy, they are so annoying 🙏🏽
I'm so glad you were able to rebound from that horrible situation 🙏
@GreyManPrepping Thank you! I Appreciate that!
My pleasure 🙏
Bisquik holds good in a air tight snap lid restaurant grade container
Thanks for the tip! 😁👍
Would love to do this I need to look into a vacuum sealer are they expensive? Thank you for the tutorial 🕊️🕊️Merry Christmas 🎅🏻 Happy New Year to you and the family
Merry Christmas to you as well! And they can range from about 80-150 dollars but you can occasionally find them in thrift stores like goodwill for 20-30 dollars 😁
I have been using mylar bags
I've used both, but for my short-term pantry under a year, I prefer to use this method as we use it more often and I can reuse the jars 😁
I'm glad you showed me the glass jars cuz I do a lot of canning so I didn't and also it makes it nice doing canning especially if you don't use all the pancake batter up at one time you can reset it and set it on the counter and don't have to worry about it getting bugs or debris in it
Canning jars with the outside I wipe through with alcohol first then also put them in the dishwasher alone and sanitize them with just water make sure there's no Critters grown in them
Wait how much was the little black jar sealer???
I think it was around 35-40 bucks sometimes it goes on sale for about 30
@GreyManPrepping that's not to bad thanks.
@@GreyManPrepping Now I have to choose between the two.
@@jeffriffel4364 🤣 Roger that brother!
Gday greyman, what is the shelf life of the mix when stored this way.
On average about 2 years with the premixed stuff, I added a pinned comment to this video because for the long term I store all the dry ingredients to make pancakes separately, hopefully, that makes sense. The main reason I use this method on the premixed is to extend it past the 6mth average lifespan
Put the flour mix in a paper sandwich bag and just fold over the top then place in a vacuum seal bag then vacuum seal. That way you don't mess up your vacuum sealer
Thank you for sharing your tip 😁👍
What label maker do you use.
So I use a laser printer, with Avery labels, I have a standard label maker for other things, but this way wit the printer it gives me a wide range of flexibility.
@@GreyManPrepping thank you.
@@Txjohno No problem at all 😁👍
Good idea 💡..❤️✝️
Thank you Raka 😊🙏
Do you have to add those silica to each jar?
Yes, they each need their own moisture absorber. It is like an insurance plan if any moisture presents itself while in the pantry
I am known to overkill also. Last month instead of buying one turkey for 59¢ per pound I
bought 21. 🤣
What about preparation instructtions for making the pancakes? I do that in case someone else needs to know.
Actually a great suggestion, Ty 😁🙏
Do I really need to put the gel pack in if I’m vacuuming sealing it? I never know what things I can just seal without that pack. Thanks!
Certain powders like flour and many other compounds, as it helps to reduce the growth of aerobic bacteria, as it slows down the oxidation process and prevents spoilage. Hence preventing mold or bacteria growth.
Hey. What would be the issue if someone is using only Mylar bag with Oxygen observer withiut a vacuum sealer?
So you can use that method if you either keep it in the original packaging or transfer it to a paper bag. But first, let me explain why I like using the jar method and why. Most store-bought mix has leavening ingredients "usually baking soda and powder" Also most brands of pancake mix powder have some dried milk powder in them. Dried milk is tricky to store because it has a lot of fat in it which has the potential to go rancid. So Yes, you can vacuum seal the mix in mylar bags because it removes air "oxygen" and helps control humidity "moisture" and it will help the mix last longer. However, pancake mix with oxygen absorbers can be an issue as the iron in the oxygen absorbers might react with the baking powder and other leavening ingredients in the mix. Desiccants are great as they remove moisture which is the main enemy of the mix itself. The jar method I use is to store the mix for about 2 years if it lasts that long in our house lol. But for long-term storage, the best method for me is
stockpiling all of the ingredients you need to make pancakes separately and mix them when needed. This way you can maximize the shelf life of all your ingredients individually without worrying about chemical reactions transpiring in your premixed product. Hopefully, that helps a bit, sorry for the long explanation I just wanted to be as thorough as possible.
@GreyManPrepping I appreciate your explanation about the logic of storing the ingredients separately and your rationale behind the mason jars.
I think , for me, storing the ingredients separately would be the best solution as I don't have the Food Saver. Thanks!
@@sz632 My pleasure, I'm glad it helped. Have a great day 😁
I’ve put in oxygen absorbers. Should I be changing to desiccants? Are my powders going to have problems?
If you either keep the powders in their original packaging or transfer them to paper bags and then use the vacuum sealer with the added O2 absorber you should be ok. Here's where the issue lies when O2 absorbers are in direct contact with certain powders like the pancake mix in this video the iron in them can leave a metallic taste as well as interact with the leveling ingredients in the mix. Some powdered ingredients are very susceptible to issues with moisture hence the desiccant packet. For long-term storage, I'd suggest using the method in my pinned comment which is specifically associated with pancake mix. Hopefully, that helps answer your question. 😊
Very helpful! Thanks.
@@cheriegoers3614 Awesome! And it was my pleasure. Have a great weekend 😁🙏
Question:
I was told to freeze the flour for 3-5 days to kill off bugs and eggs.
Do you still have to do this when using the vacuum method?
Bugs can die in a vacuum but will the eggs too?
Also, one thing I hate about the vacuum machines is that there is too much bag waste when doing bags.
Mine says you must have 3 inches of bag to between the machine and the product inside the bag.
Bag material is expensive.
Would like to see one that can do it with one inch and even double seal all edges if desired, and NO WASTE.
I did a couple jars with non food items in them.
I placed a piece of paper inside and wrote with pencil what it was and the date done, then put the material in the jar and sealed it.
I can see the writing through the glass and the sun/light won't fade pencil.
If you pull a vacuum there shouldn't be any oxygen left nor moisture.
I wonder how much vacuum in inches does the machine pull....
So with no oxygen bugs can't live, I've used the freezer method with rice in the past and it worked fine. Flour I'm not using that method as it adds moisture when you pull it out and things can get a bit harry if all the moisture is not removed effectively. I agree there is a lot of waste, some machines are better than others, and using the roll vs the pre-cut bags is also an option. Everyone has their opinion on what works best, and over the past 20 years and extensive research and of course RUclips, I've found what works best for me here in Florida and haven't had many issues in quite some time. Well, hope you have a Merry Christmas 🎄 😁
@@GreyManPrepping Procedure was to freeze for 3-5 days, then let it warm up to room temperature in a sealed plastic bag (trash bag) before opening and parceling it out.
Use of a dehumidifier in a small enclosed room can help too if you want to go that far.
Of course, how many people will store 100 pounds of flour? Seems it would be used up long before spoilage.
I also read it is better to store the grain and grind when needed.
Didn't Moses store grain for 7+ years and used it for another 7+?
That he did, and yep, I store hard white & red wheat berries just for that purpose. 😁👍
I can't eat regular pancakes. Right now I have almond flour and coconut flour in the freezer. Not sure if I can store these flours that way.
I store almond flour in it's original packing and then in mylar vccvum sealed bags
I just opened a 4 year old pancake mix I stored in mason jars with oxygen absorbers and my pancakes came out like cookies. They tasted like pancakes but the texture was different
Yes, the leveling agent loses its potency. You have options to resolve that my mixing in some new leveling agent, or adding a couple of eggs, even adding a little club soda, and the mix will bounce back. Thiers specific measurements, of course, for each additive. The other option is to store the ingredients separately. Like flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and I think sugar.
Let folks know about O2 absorbers should not be used with products that contain sugarr. Reason that you use decicant.
Not first reason, but you understand.
I do and thank you for the suggestion 😁👍
What date do you use on the label? Is it the date you bought it, best buy date from the package, date you vacuum sealed it?
So I keep an inventory log of all items coming in which list date bought, and suggested use by date. On the jar itself, I put the day it was vacuum sealed and added to the pantry.
@@GreyManPrepping - Thanks. I vacuum seal flour (of various types) in brown lunch bags that are in gallon-size vacuum seal bags. I trim close to the seal line so I can reuse the bag. I put the date and type of flour on the brown paper bag. You can see it through the vacuum seal bag and my printing is fairly legible.
As long as we're consistent, we should get to where we want to be.
@zinaj9437 Absolutely! All we can do is try the best we can with the knowledge and tools we have and hope for the best 😊🙏
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Um…I didn’t think you were supposed to tighten rings tight on vacuum sealed foods? I’ve seen people “sit” the rings on, but not tighten so tight?? I store my vacuum sealed jars without the rings
I only do that with the dry goods that I store in this manner, it's worked for me. Hand tight at least. The canning gods may differ from me lol 😆
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Thank you 💛😊🎅
What does it mean when you say " and what not" I don't understand.
It means other related things you do for whatever you're doing. If I said I'm doing laundry and what not, that means I'll be drying, folding hanging then putting it all away.
Also means, hammer, nails, screws and what not. Similar things.
Thank you 😁👍
Where can I get the silica gel packets thank you
@@SandraLindemuth-wd6dn Amazon is the easiest place but also restaurant supply stores also carry them.
I have to put everything into glass jars due to the mice population here in the woods.
I can only imagine! Up north we had a huge problem on the farm with field mice in the barn and in the home. Pesky creatures that find ways to get into everything 🤯
Make sure to wipe the rim of the jars with a DRY paper towel.
Absolutely! I was already in the process of jarring things up when the wife said I should video this. I sanitize all my jars & lids and my work area. Then make sure everything is completely dry especially when working with powders. Regardless thank you for sharing your tip 😁👍
IF YOU PUT ITIN A PAPER BAG IT WONT CLOG
Thanks, Maria 👍
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Remember big boy when you come to my house for food you'll have to remove your titanium leg before you get a plate 🤣🤣
One step I take after putting in flour pancake mix etc, I wipe the rim of the jar for any minute particle of flour etc will prevent a good lasting seal. I also check a week, month or so as I have found these items are the first to somehow develop a lose sealed lid.
Thank you Sandra for sharing your tips 😁🙏💛