Freezing meals w/ SV set-up

Hey there, i was hoping to get some feedback from any members that use their vacuum and circulator to actually cook and then freeze ready-to-eat proteins.

I wanted to see if the quality was there as well as the convenience.

My wife and I have a baby and I wanted to make it easy on her for some dinner preparations.

Thanks guys and gals.

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Nicky_J_17040

Thanks RED and Brandon. great info and very helpful.

What vacuum system are you guys working with? Chamber or external?

Nicky_J_17040

Ahh. I've always been a P-Touch fan. Didn't know this one was available for real kitchen use.

Awesome, thanks again

Nicky_J_17040

@Todd

I don't mind a little planning, especially if it pays off for everyone.

I have seen the VP112, but I don't know too much about it. As far as the pouches go, are you finding them economical? (not using them up too fast)

So what circulator are you using? I'm considering the Anova, with all the good feedback I've been hearing.

thanks for the info, great help!

tshewman

@Nicky. the VP 112 I purchased from here - http://shop.vacuumsealersunlimited.com/VacMaster-VP112-Chamber-Vacuum-Sealing-Machine-VACMASTERVP112.htm. If you would like Lisa's contact information (direct), email me privately please. She has always been efficient in response times with orders etc.
The pouches are VERY economical. The biggest hurdle for me was figuring out which sizes I wanted. Also, I don't always use them (example if I'm doing pommes puree, I use a ziploc for the blanching). I have the PolyScience creative series for SV and highly recommend it. I understand the Anova looks great and if I were to get a second (which is on my wish list for 2014) I may opt for it. If I were to buy again today, I would still go/start with the Chef series. Partly because of my experience thus far as well as their reputation (please know, this is NOT meant to be derogatory toward Anova). Either way, as we grow with our knowledge, it will make us look great. :-) Let me know if you have any questions where you think I may be helpful.

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@Johan

Excellent info to consider with my purchases.

Thanks alot! Very helpful.