The FoodSaver V4825 Vacuum Sealing System
![Foodsaver](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Foodsaver.jpg)
Aren’t you tired of throwing away freezer burned and/or stale foods? Here is a sure way to keep your food as fresh as the day you bought it – The FoodSaver V4825 Series 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System! Now don’t let the price scare you. Truth be told, if you calculated the cost of food you throw out in the course of a year it would easily pay for more than one FoodSaver. “An average family of 4 throws away more than $600 worth of food per year.” That’s a lot of waste!! And if you are good at saving a buck by buying items on sale and/or in bulk you can really save some $$$$!
![Haricot Vert](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Haricot-Vert.jpg)
I picked up some beautiful Haricot Verts (French for Green Beans) at Sam’s Club which is where I coincidentally picked up the FoodSaver ๐
![Green Beans in bowl](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Green-Beans-in-bowl.jpg)
Before freezing the beans it is a good idea to blanch them so that they retain their beautiful color and texture.
![Boiling water](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Boiling-water.jpg)
Make sure that your pot of water is at a rolling boil.
![Stir water](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Stir-water.jpg)
Stir some salt in for flavor. The water should taste slightly salted.
![Green Beans](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Green-Beans.jpg)
Trim and rinse the beans.
![Drop Beans](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Drop-Beans.jpg)
Then drop them in.
![Blanching Beans](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Blanching-Beans.jpg)
Stir and bring back to a boil. Boil for just 2 to 3 minutes until they are bright green and still a bit crisp.
![Cooling Beans](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Cooling-Beans.jpg)
Remove them and put them into a large bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking process and lock in the color.
![Blanched Beans](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Blanched-Beans.jpg)
Freshly blanched beans ๐
![Non-blanched vs blanched](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Non-blanched-vs-blanched.jpg)
You can see the difference in color (unblanched on the left, blanched on the right.)
![FoodSaver V4825](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/FoodSaver-V4825.jpg)
Once they’ve cooled and drained it’s time to make a bag. This model FoodSaver has a handy cutting guide which make the process a whole lot easier.
![Cutting a bag](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Cutting-a-bag.jpg)
Pull out the plastic sheet to the size that you need. Use the sliding cutter
![Even cut](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Even-cut.jpg)
and cut to the desired size. This is really great because you can make a bag as small or large as you need.
![Making a bag](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Making-a-bag.jpg)
Place one of the open ends in the sealer and seal. The machine does this automatically for you! Love that!!
![Beans in bag](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Beans-in-bag.jpg)
Place the beans (or whatever it is that you are saving) inside of the bag.
![Sealing a bag](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Sealing-a-bag.jpg)
Place the open end in the vacuum sealer and the machine will begin removing the air from inside the bag.
![Sealing 3](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Sealing-3.jpg)
When it is finished it will automatically seal. You can also press the seal button before it has finished pulling all of the air out.
![Buttons](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Buttons.jpg)
This will help you to avoid squashing the contents which is especially handy when saving delicate items like…
![Saved Crostini](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Saved-Crostini.jpg)
…breads.
![Sealing Crackers](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Sealing-Crackers.jpg)
You can also use FoodSaver zipper bags which can be reused for things like…
![Sealed Crackers](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Sealed-Crackers.jpg)
…crackers.
![FoodSaver Accessory](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/FoodSaver-Accessory.jpg)
And the accessory hose also allows you to use the FoodSaver to seal mason jars and specialized containers for marinating.
![Accessory Control](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Accessory-Control.jpg)
Marinate meat in 12 minutes?? YES YOU CAN!! How’s that for quick and convenient?!
![Saved Prosciutto](https://cooksotasty.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Saved-Prosciutto.jpg)
NO MORE FREEZER-BURNED WASTED PROSCIUTTO OR BACON HERE! ๐
Go ahead! Make a wise investment and get your family a FoodSaver. You’ll save lots of $$$$ while enjoying fresh tasting foods!
Great informations on vacuum sealer. I am currently doing some research and found exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for guide!
Great to hear Jessica! Glad I could be of help. ๐
That $600 in wasted food per year per family figure is so true. I tallied up in 2016 what I thought we could save if I had prepared meals in advance and vacuum sealed them with a foodsaver. Easily $600 in savings. Great guide!
Thank you Dan. Glad it was of help.:) It is sad to see good food wasted.