How to Vacuum Seal Dry Goods in Canning Jars
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This is a great idea. I like that the break bleeder is nonelectric. I feel the need to find as many things as possible that are useable without electric. Just in case.
I bought this from your Amazon and absolutely love it. Thank you!
Oh my goodness !! I just got my brake bleeder. Works like a charm! I can’t say thanks enough for introducing it and having it available for us ! Many blessings for all the info on so many wonderful areas of homesteading 😘💜
That is so kind, thank you!
I ordered the brake bleeder using your site to go there. I also ordered some items from your site getting the discount on Mother Earth products. I watched this video again to learn to use the brake bleeder. I am trying to build my non electric kitchen. Mostly I am hitting thift shops & getting good items. I appreciate all you do. God bless.
Thank you so much Elizabeth!
I have lots of jars to seal. I'm an old geezer so I hope I can muster enough strength in my hands and forearms to get all the jars sealed. BTW, this is a brilliant way to seal jars. I would never have thought of it. God is a marvelous Savior.
@Cameron Dennis -- Please stop spamming. I see your "comments" everywhere.
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I received my small mouth lid sealer today and was feeling like I received a defective product. I tried sealing what turned out to be a mixture of different jar and small lid combinations and nothing seemed to work using the Food Saver machine. Really disappointing! I watched a few videos looking for answers but everyone showed perfect operation and sealing perfectly the first time around which left me scratching my head.
I then watched your video and your video confirmed that it wasn’t just me and that you experienced the failures I was having. Then you went on and explained how you actually got it to work. When I tried your suggestions it worked. I even used my brake bleeder. Thank you so much for the explanation that went beyond the obvious. I only wish that I watched your video first it would’ve saved me time and frustration.Thanks again!!!
On a side note, I haven’t used my two month old raisin vinegar that I made based on your video because I haven’t tested it for acidity yet but it smells amazing! My ph test strips should be here in the next few days and then I’ll test and taste it. I can’t wait!
I would say use it, I am sure it is good. I did not bother with pH strips the first few years I made vinegar and rarely use them now unless I am uncertain
Thanks for sharing! As an aside note, Walmart sells a little athletic ball pump for around 2 bucks. The pump can be easily opened, valves reversed and turned into a great light weight fast vacuum pump. It has several tips, one of which is plastic and fits into the top of food saver for jars like you have in the video. I know your husband is right handy, he can figure out how it’s done. You can make a video about it! God bless!
Thank you. What a blessing. I bought a roots and harvest canning jar sealer kit and a hand held vacumn tester kit but wasn't sure how to make it work. Works great.
I love this! I always appreciate when a tool can do double duty. I'm looking forward to trying this.
Well it's 3/15/2022 and this video is really good,. More needed now than years ago
I seriously subscribed because you opened with “God is good”.
Brother the Lord is God! God bless
So did I
Same here, when she said that it put a smile on my face.
Amen❣️⛄️
Me too.
I have both too. My FS is the bigger one with the jar accessory thingy but I still always use my brake bleeder. LOL For me, I don’t have counter space to leave FS out so I have to drag it out of storage, hook it up, etc. The brake bleeder is under the counter so I just grab and go. Easy peasy! TFS!! Love this method. God Bless ~The Kid! ♥️♥️♥️
Right! I hate having the FS sitting out on my counter, which is another reason I prefer the brake bleeder :D
I absolutely love the break bleeder! !!! And hubby was totally excited I got one, curious as to why of course 😁 not going to invest in another electric machine.... but that brake bleeder is worth every penny!
Heidi always has great advice!!!!💖
Thank you! I am tempted on getting another break bleeder just to have a back up! haha
Rain Country no need, it's a manual 😁 only complicated gadgets need a back up LOL or my espresso maker; it's over 20 years old and the boiler tank lid broke a few years ago, I could not find one but found some one selling their old machine. Yup got the whole thing. Using the lid only, which has started to whistle a bit. Now I'm looking for a lid again, before it blows 😄
I only have the wide mouth since I have few reg jars.
I shared this with my brother. He asked about dehydrating food and how to store it. He's a mechanic. I can't wait to hear from him about it. ☺️
Not mine! Got the bleeder and the same problem...frustrating 😬
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Thank you for sharing this method! I'm aware this video is old but its awesome! Got mine in today and it works perfectly perfect 🥳
My FoodSaver Jar Sealers and Brake Bleeder arrived today! Everything works as you demonstrated in the video. Next I'll be ordering more trays for my Nesco dehydrater and then get busy dehydrating foods like Broccoli to add when heating up my soups. Thanks again for the great tip!
Thank you Bill :)
@@RainCountryHomestead You're welcome! I just posted this on Boss of the Swamp's Patreon Community page, along with a link to your video. Hopefully you get some more views! :-)
@@billlaut608 O wow, thank you so much!
I love the tip, Thanks
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Don't know if you have seen video about placing paper disc on top of food before sealing. Works great, seals very quick. I use cup cake papers, they are cheap and you can buy them by the bag.
Yes, that is what I do for the few very powdery things I vacuum seal but see no need for it on anything else. I have used paper towel pieces but from here on out, will only use small pieces of scrap cotton cloth like I do for making vinegar. That makes it cheaper yet :D
I use the cupcake liners too . They work great.
Hi Heidi, I've been canning for many years. Never would I'd thought you could put up dry goods. Thank you so much. I did find in some of my reg mouth jars, if it has a wider rim (glass rim) at the top it won't seal. Probably because the plastic cup won't fit all the way down. Love your videos!
I vacuum seal in wide mouth mason jars all my dry powder goods like flour, salt, sugar etc. I just fill the wide mouth quart or half gallon mason jars with flour then use a round wood mallet and pack it down tight. Then fill again and pack it down. Fill up to the inch headspace line. Pack it down tight. I put a dry crush coffee filter covering it good put the lid and jar sealer adapter and vacuum away. I own the gamesaver silver Foodsaver which has a very strong motor and vacuums without problem.
Well you got my subscription when I saw that you had dried stinging nettles. But the brake bleeder idea is absolute genius. I'm going to have to power watch all your videos after I get done working.
Thank you and you have a good day.
Turn a second lid upside down over the lid you want to seal, then put the regular mouth food saver top on. Works every time for me.
I keep rereading this, but l don't think l understand
@@ts9119 Each lid has a flat side and a rubber ring side. Put one rubber side down on the jar and the other lid flat side down on top of it. Flat lid to flat lid then put your vacuum sealer lid on top.
Have never been influenced into buying a produce from RUclipsrs before, decided to buy and take a chance. It works fantastic!!! Kinda upset I didn't go through the affiliate link :/ From now on I will! Thanks for your wisdom Heidi ❤
Thank you Dawn!
Timely video just ordered the seal lids they’re coming in on the 17th and we’re going to try to dry can thanks for the vid
Vacuum seal avacado in a jar. It will stay green green green. That way you can take out a small amount if you dont need a whole avacado.
If you are going to use the avocado in a few days...simple float the half you are not going to eat in a bowl of water, cut side/seed side down. I put a lid on it ensuring the avocado flesh is forced down and stays fully submerged. The principle here is the fat in the fruit and water don't intermingle and it keeps the air out so it doesn't blacken. : )
I eat an avocado in one sitting. No leftovers. 😁
@@kimb7970 Ok, ok, I admit I do as well. You happy? I thought I would keep that secret forever.🥑🥑
Yes if you use TWO lids on a Regular jar it works better. Sometimes the extra one falls off and sometimes it sticks. I just leave the extra one on if it sticks. I still use them because so many things come in those jars so I don't have to recycle them. The lids are available again on Amazon 24.95 for both sizes together. Don't buy on Ebay where they are 50.00 each for some!
I put all my beans, rice, seeds, nuts and so on in these jars in addition to fresh herbs, cut avocados, soups, extra coconut milk and so on in the fridge.
Another idea for those who do not have the lids but do have a Foodsaver Canister (you can often find at Goodwill.) You can put your jar inside a bigger Canister, seal it with the Brake Bleeder and the jar inside will be sealed! Open the canister and remove it. ALSO great for Re-sealing jars of things I don't use often like Red Curry Paste or Baking Yeast and such. I close the small jars they come in, and put them inside a canister, or quart canning jar, seal it, then remove the lid and the little jar inside is now Re-sealed and will remain fresh much longer! I hope this is valuable information too! Great video! Thanks so much!
Turn the second lid upside down. It won't stick then.
I learned alot very informative great explanation
Thank you for sharing the cheaper version of dehydration of herbs. I am always looking for the best but cheaper way to can foods. I am new to canning but what I do can I give most away to those in our area that need it. i.e. food bank or pantry or leaving on a porch as a gift for whomever may need a lift in spirits. Cost can be an issue but I often look for different ways to save. Again, thank you so very much. I appreciate it your video. ☺️
Thank you! :D
You’re awesome. Thank you for sharing.
My hubby had a great idea to cut one end of the vacuum hose line for the food saver, push the end connector into the canning suction lid like normal and then shove the cut end into the brake bleeder line. it fits perfectly and I can use both hands to squeeze the suction pump.
Very cool!
Based on Christy J's comment, purchased the food saver hose line with the two connectors. But, instead of cutting off one end, we cut the hose in the middle (between the two connectors). Now we have two food saver hoses with lid connectors to insert into the brake bleeder and foodsaver vacuum lids...so if one connector breaks, we still have another. And as Christy J stated, you don't have to hold the connector into the foodsaver vacuum lid and it works great!
I thought about doing that, but never actually did it. Please tell your husband thank you for me!!! I have a break bleeder for this, as we tend to have power outages. I'll be using it often now.
I dont understand. Is there a video of this?
@@K4Kale Probably not. If you have a break bleeder and a food savor hose and a jar sealer then bring them out. To get the the vision, ask yourself how do I get the break bleeder and hose to work with the food savor accessory hose end piece?
When I can't grasp the vision, I try to ask all the questions to understand what I need to do.
I like the brake bleeder and will get one soon because it works without electricity!
I have been using it for about 5 years now both on the foodsaver tops and on my vacuum chamber. Works much better than the foodsaver pump
Thought I was the only one to use "corny" bible verses after presentations.. glad to see that the Holy Spirit is working through many more of us!
Amen !!
Whats “corny” about Bible verses?
@@sixpackbinky exactly....
Hi God Bless! I have only been doing this for cpl weeks now.
Thank you for showing us the brake bleeder. I was expecting it to be more expensive.
Can't use because of repaired crushed wrist. I like the concept....thank you!
I love to hear you say God is good all the time :D Thanks for always making my day
You have the same Foodsaver model I have, the Outdoorsman GM2050!
Thanks for explaining how to use the brake bleeder to seal jars. I am considering getting one because I also don't like the fact that it puts unnecessary wear and tear on the sealer to vacuum seal jars.
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Thanks for all of the info. You are amazing
That is very kind of you, thank you!
Thanks for the lesson! It looks so easy! 👍
The break bleeder method is fantastic! I will be trying that ASAP!
Wow that brake bleeder is such a great idea! Just started figuring out how to dry can and am very glad I saw this before spending money on an electric foodsaver. Thank you!!
Wow, Heidi, you really simplified using the brake bleeder. Thank you. I bought a hand held food saver for $3@ Habitat. My favorite store. Ordered lids from Amazon. Then I picked up a bag for $.50 that had few things in it. There were 2 of the hoses. When I had my cateracts removed, they gave me a small zip lock bag. All my vacuum sealer things fit right in. Of course after I get a brake sealer gonna have to go bigger! Thank you again for all your work bringing a better lifestyle to us. Take care.
Thank you
How much are those taper both sizes?
You can connect the brake bleeder tubing to the Seal A Meal tubing. At Advance Auto get a package of Assorted Vacuum connectors. (Dorman 47432) One of the connectors in the package will fit inside the brake bleeder tubing and will go over the outside of the grey nipple on the Seal a Meal tubing. Since they are not marked, you will have to fit to find the correct one. Works like a charm. Thanks to my husband who took one look at the set up and knew how to fix it.
Learned something NEW!! Thank you ever so much!
Yyyy
My break bleeder showed up, and I JUST used it for the first time.
Thank you for telling me about this!! This is so bad ass!
Being able to put up things like garlic powder and flour without wrecking my other tool... this is a game changer.
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Does this somehow remove the air inside the jar? How is that possible with the lid on to begin with? I don't quite understand how this works, but it sounds like a wonderful way to preserve food! Thank you for sharing this!
Yes, that is what it does, removes the air and then seals
This girl makes great informative videos NO BLAH BLAH BLAH, everything to the point and very accurate. my compliments
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Wow! I just received my kit in the mail yesterday and was searching you video last night trying to find the one you did on the vac sealing. You're amazing Heidi! Thank you a hundred times.
Haha! Cool! :D
I was going to say that also, perfect timing! I just received my brake bleeder yesterday! But... I have to get out my food saver and see if it came with the part you put over the lid/jar. I guess I forgot about those.
Your a lifesaver. Thanks xoxo
The way I do my jars is. I put the lid on lightly so the sealer lid will not come off then I put the jar in a big enough bag and as soon as it starts to heat seal I shut it off
GENIUS!!! Fantastic Video!!! LIKED and SUBSCRIBED!
I purchased this several months ago for a backup. It works better than my electric vacuum sealer. It's one of those must have items.
Very Good! I wondered if this could be done and so I got on Amazon and I asked some brake bleeder purchasers if they thought it would work for mason jars and basically they said no it could never get deep enough but you are living proof that they are absolutely wrong so I'm going to buy this thank you very much.!!! !!!
Great! TY
I am so happy I found this video. Now I will save some $ not buying a food saver. My husband just told me he has a break bleeder so all I have to purchase are the jar doodads.
brake fluid on the lids? Buy a new one
I have a 25 year old "Foodsaver" by Tilia that works wonderfully. WAY bigger than the new ones but the heating element does not come on when vac. sealing. It is built like a tank.
The newer ones are crap! My first one lasted so much longer than these newer ones but this simple feature one has lasted me longer than all these fancy digital ones, those things seem to only last two years then they are done. grrr
The same thing happens with printers...they make them disposable now. :(
@@RainCountryHomestead sometimes I wonder if that's the plan to make us spend twice the money! Like my old whirlpool washer that ran and ran for 30 years until I was foolish enough to sell it after someone gifted me a top of the line Kenmore with all of the bells and whistles. It broke in 2 years and the repairman told me it would be cheaper to buy a new one vs. replacing the panel containing the computer! It's crazy! I shoujd have kept that Whirlpool and had it repaired.
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TO KEEP THE 'SEALER' FROM ACTIVATING: all you need to do is release the knob you have to press down on the right as soon as the air stops (the loud noise). The sealer function is not necessary to sucking out the air. It's only for sealing the plastic. Sucking out the air from the jars is what seals them. We make cat food for our cats a week at a time. Since the meat is raw, we vacuum seal the jars and refrigerate them. That does the trick! When I open them, the meat is still fresh even a week later. I haven't done it for longer than a week due to limited refrigerator space but we have frozen them and pulled them out of the frig a day or so before to thaw. Stopping the sealing process doesn't seem to harm my sealer, either BUT I think it WOULD harm it if I didn't stop the sealer function (it gets HOT) from activating when unnecessary.
Hope this helps!
Yes, I know it is the sucking out of the air that seals them, that is why the brake bleeder works. Thanks for the tips, I do not recall if the one I was using in this video even had that option but I have since given up on Foodsaver all the way around, I ONLY use my brake bleeder now for vacuum sealing, far less money and has so far outlasted all my Foodsavers and works better as well. Refuse to waste any more money on them
You can find a vacuum hose reducer so you can use the original nipple that goes into the vacuum cap that goes over the jar. It's a splice that reduces from your brake bleeder hose to the smaller canning hose. So it will snap into the vacuum ceiling top. It would be a lot easier than having to hold that hose into the hole as you show in the video then you could use both hands to hold the brake bleeder pump .
If you boil the lid right before vacuum sealing, the rubber is more pliable and should improve your dry goods sealing success.
Thanks on the advice for the reg size jar. I only used the wide for salads. Just recently opened the regular after getting a Food saver machine and tried it and it didn't work with the manual ziplock pump or the food saver machine...😢.
I just sealed my first jars👍🏻😊😘. 2lbs of freeze dried carrots in 3 quart jars!! Thank you for all you do!!! You are a blessing!
It's very common to find a working Foodsaver at Goodwill for $5 or $10. New gaskets are about $10. Buy bags at Costco. Also, just hit the 'PULSE' button, which turns on the vacuum, but does not heat up the sealing strip.
My upright FoodSaver is the only one that had that option. At anyrate, I have long since been done with FoodSaver. Tired of having to replace every two years so I have not used it in over a year now. I freeze things in jars and seal dry good in jars using my brake bleeder. That brake bleeder is a fraction of the price of a foodsaver and has so far lasted me for over three years, will be four years this summer, and I use it far more heavily than I did the FoodSaver
I just got my tops for vacuum sealing and was so excited! Got done with a few jars, set them aside to do more, but about 5 minutes later...the seals broke! I'm so frustrated right now 😬
Three questions: What size mouth jars are you sealing?
Are you sealing powders?
Also, are you using a brake bleeder pump or a machine?
Great. Going in with my references. Heidi you could do short brochures on specific howtos you do. Rather than a whole book. Then eventually they could be chapters in a book. Oh. And screenshots printed out could be your pics/ diagrams.
I'd buy that
Im sure it would be fairly easy to have someone 3d print or cast a fitting for your hand pump if u use this alot
LOL, I had a bit of a mess attempting to vacuum seal, with the food saver, a regular mouth jar full of cinnamon powder…….Tried the brake bleeder today and no problem. Now I know I’m not alone with the food saver failure with regular jars. Thank you!!! My husband appreciates the “quietness” of the brake bleeder too. 😉
Having trouble seeing the links to the brake bleeder and accessories you suggested.
So appreciate your video ♥️
Make sure you click on either SHOW MORE or the little grey arrow if you are on a smart device. Both are located just below the video. This will open up the description box to show all of our links and other information
The food saver hose with the double grey ends do not work. You have to have the green end one. Learned this by experience.
Why not take the hose from the food saver, cut off the broken connector to the food savor machine. It will connect the saver unit caps w/o holding then connect the open end to the brake bleeder. That way it's hands free on the jar end to use both hands to pump?
Old video and my foodsaver went to the dump this past year and I will never buy another. I love using my brake bleeder pump and do not mine the extra little workout it gives me. I have been using it for over 6 years now and it has held up better and longer than any foodsaver I have owned and has always sealed better than a foodsaver
I just Had to share this fb and tag my husband. Too cool using a brake bleeder. Blessings!
Thank you Sandi! :D
Can you do a video on how ro collecr, prepare & use stingy nettles? Thank you.
Please see these videos as I cover all that in both of them: ruclips.net/video/065l4KjkAJk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/XSE_4zztuAk/видео.html
Just came across your channel watching dehydrating videos. The brake bleeder method is genius!!!! I have subscribed to your channel to follow along. If you get a chance, check out our small family farm channel and consider subscribing. Thanks!!
For long-term storage I think it's important to store things in a closed cupboard keep out the light. Colors fade and with the color goes the flavor and nutrition.
I agree!
I'm new at vacuum sealing and recently got a food saver. I like your alternative method when the electricity is out. Brake bleeder? I will definitely check it out. Thanks! Blessings!🙏😊
LUV the brake bleeder idea this ? is for FM where do you find the vacuum reducer hose ? THANKS ALL for great ideas.
You should always take a damp paper towel(not a wet one) to wipe the rim of your jar and lid to make sure there isn't any type of dust on it before you seal. Since I have done doing this. I don't have problems of the seal going.
I want to say thank you! I bought both the hand brake bleeder and the jar parts and it worked awesome!! thank you again for sharing..
I was recommended to check out your site from SuttonDaze on brake bleeder vacuum packing jars. My question was how low to take the vacuum which you states was 15inhg or greater. Thank you. However I maybe can answer a question for you on why wide mouth jars seal better with this method then regular mouth jars. The larger the lid the greater surface area the pressure or vacuum is applied to. PSI stands for pound per square inch pressure and inhg stands for inches of Mercury vacuum. If you multiply the force you apply in the jar whether pressure or vacuum x the square inches of surface area, you can determine how much force is applied to your sealing area. Wide mouth lids have greater surface area and ultimately provide greater sealing force at same vacuum levels compared to regular mouth jars. I hope this helps and thank you for your terrific presentation.
Thanks for the info though I am uncertain of what exactly your question is
@@RainCountryHomestead I was searching for how low to take the vacuum or what the vacuum tolerance was on a canning jar. Your video answered my question.No further questions. Thank you.
You were the one who introduced me to vacuum sealing jars and I'm so thankful to you for that. I have a newer Foodsaver and it has a canister setting on it to skip the heat sealing process. I also notice on my jars that the small mouth jars occasionally have issues with sealing. And it drives me nuts that the blue band won't stay in the small mouth accessory! Anyway, I'm still pretty happy with my Foodsaver but its always nice to know there is another, non-electric option. Thank you again!
Glad to know I am not the only one that has those issues with the regular mouth sealer! haha
Simply Christal. I'm new at this but a neighbor told me the only way she could get the regular jars to seal correctly was to double up on the lids and the bottom one sealed fine as the top fell off naturally. Maybe this works? I am going to try it. Good luck!😊
Hello, Heidi. ! I was just curious when you have nuts that you are placing into. Jars and vacuum sealing. Do you ever use oxygen absorbers? In the summer when you're getting a high volume of produce from the garden have you ever thought about using an outdoor solar dehydrator? Or do you have a solar oven that you would use winter and summer for outdoor oven cooking or baking. Have you ever used a rocket stove made out of bricks for cooking casseroles making soups and even frying meats or making a quick breakfast? I found all of my bricks in the area where they dump debris from a house that they tore down many years ago. I dug up enough of them and put them into the rocket stove formation. Now when I get motivated I go outside and I cook up casseroles. Heat soups but not that adventurous that I have actually cooked roast outdoors over the fire.
I used to volunteer at a thrift store. We got a food saver sealer in that was in its box as someone's Christmas gift to be resold. I bought it. But there were no directions. Now. I know what to do with those two covers that were included and that plastic tube. Thank you very much. I'm going to be trying it. My residence is in Southern Colorado and we have frequent power interruptions That's what had me motivated to start trying to make the rocket stove and cook outside. When the power goes out the large ranches are service first, so we could be without power for several days. Need to get those cows milked!. Plus. The cost of electricity here in Colorado is just astronomical. So I do have solar panels. I have to look and see if you have any solar panel advice. Or if you use them. Really Enjoy your videos. Keep on making them.
We already have solar power so in the summer I run up to three electric dehydrators on our solar power. I do bake in a solar oven and use a rocket stove we bought years ago but know it is easy enough to build one from bricks. Thing I like about ours is it is very portable. I have several videos on cooking on the rocket stove and using our solar oven as well as showing the various ways I dehydrate.
Great videos. What do you do to prepare the jars & lids for dry canning? Do you sterilize them? Also, I'm concerned about moisture getting inside the jars, how can I be sure there is none? Thanks!!!
No, I never sterilize, just make sure they are clean is all :)
@@RainCountryHomestead I'm so glad I read your answer. I just dehydrated my first veggies and was getting confused about how to store in a jar for the shorter term. I don't have a good way to sterilize them. This video and your response answered my questions. Thank you. I learn so much from your videos 🌞
You're a genius lol I was typing that right as you said it lol TY we have off grid options for EVERYTHING at our house except this! Now I can check that off!!!!
THANK YOU! Now I don't have to spend $200 on a FoodSaver. I can vacuum-seal my Mason jars for a quarter of that price! (Plus it'll work in a no-power situation.)
It is certainly much cheaper and I like it better. I am personally getting fed up with food saver myself. They only last about 2-3 years and then one needs to buy a new one. I am not sure if there is a better model these days but we tried buying one of those fancier ones and it only lasted 2 years. The one I used in this video now does not even seal, let alone properly vacuum.
Thank you so much Heidi, I have some oatmeal and rye flour that I want to seal up, because otherwise they will go rancid. Already had two bags of whole wheat flour do that, what a waste of money. Also wondering would it be a good idea to seal up my Ceylon Cinnamon that way?
Yes, it would work well but I recommend for any powdery items to put a coffee filter or pieces of clean cotton tight weave cloth over the top of the ingredients before putting on the lid. This will prevent it from sucking the powder up under the lid and also then preventing a good seal
@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks for that tip. I have learned so much from you and so appreciate you taking the time out of your busy life to teach us.
I cut the foodsaver hose in half and inserted it into the hose that came with the brake bleeder; it fit perfectly inside & held the vacuum with no problem.
great Tips. the break bleeder way is awesome. in a power down situation would be perfect. i have a ziplock brand sealer, and just found out i can use the food saver brand jar sealer attachment with my machine.
is it a good idea to revacuum the dried items once you pop the jar open when you need it?
Yes, for some things and depending on how quickly you work through them. I reseal things I do not work through quickly or things that will go stale quickly but most things I do not.
I was wondering about that. If I could deal, pop, use and reseal. I've seeing some people just put dried food in a screw-top jar and keep it on the shelf and use it because it's already dried. I'm unsure of the safety of that vacuum sealing seems to be a little bit better. where would I go to find out how long dried food will keep sealed or unsealed vacuum sealed or not vacuumed? I checked the government bored but their motto is when in doubt throw it out and I cannot waste food, nor do I wish to poison my loved ones. is there an agricultural place or instruction booklet or anything that I could learn to do this safely?
and to my everlasting shame I come home country folk from West Virginia and my mom used to kick me out of the kitchen when she can all sorts of things, and unfortunately I was happy to go play. She kept a quarter of an acre large garden and canned all of it.. I really wish I would have paid attention.
Brilliant, thanks. Has anyone ever used a brake bleeder on those vacuum clothing storage bags?
I have not as we don't have those kind of bags but would be interesting to see how it works, could take awhile
Watched your videos on restoring my All American PC and now you drop this helpful info. Gained a sub
Thank you so much for this info I never had good luck when using my food saver. I just received my brake bleeder today and it works great!
O good! Yes, I have to say, I have become ever more fed up with my food savers over the years. Seems it does not matter which style I buy anymore or how fancy, they stop working after 2 years. GRRR
Very nice. Thanks. We grow herbs that we enjoy all year long. Wish we could grow more. Some of us city folk are very creative indoors or in limited outdoors access extremely. Nice trick with the bleeder valve. Those are more trust worthy and probably more powerful.
Thank you so much! You have made my life sooooo much easier ❤️
Try just sealing it without the lid ring. After it's sealed, remove the accessory port at the lid sealer and remove. Then put the band on.
When using the foodsaver tops, you cannot use the ring anyway so I am not sure what you mean there. This video is old and my foodsaver quite working all together some time ago so I only use my brake bleeder pump, and it has always worked better than that stupid machine. Done with that garbage and will never buy another
Thank you so much! I have been looking for a video of dry canning using something other than that handheld device that EVERYONE uses forever. No I'm going in search of a brake bleeder! So glad I found your channel!
I had to use 2 lids on the food saver, then it worked perfectly!
I heard of a family always drying or dehydrating inside their closed vehicle and she said it works well.
Maybe give me a little warning before you blow my ears out with that loud contraption. LoL Good job cause I don't remember Brad sharing that. Maybe I was asleep. I have another method / tool. I'm gonna have to share as well. ;)
lol...Important to me...Your brake leader is waaaay quieter;0) This is one of the reasons I can LOL when I can revert to my old fashioned egg beater with the crank rather than the blender. I love the way it kinda purrs like a kitten....a sweet delight! I appreciate all your videos...so ty:)
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I LOVE that I can do it without the electric sealer!