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Re: Coolers
[Re: Cleobeach]
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01/16/2017 11:25 PM
01/16/2017 11:25 PM
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RickinAtlanta
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Cleobeach said: Concerning the vac packing....
I would put in an order at our butcher (we are fortunate to have an old-timey butcher in my town) and he would vac pack according to my instructions and deep freeze it for me.
I recently broke down and bought a food saver vac pack machine and I love it.
All that being said, you don't need to have the stuff vac packed. The benefits are leak protection and ease of preparation. I find it easy and quick to thaw meats in the packs in warm water but hat might not be an issue in the tropics.
Well packaged/well wrapped items will do just fine as long as it is frozen solid. If you don't vacuum pack and freeze you run a very high risk of food poisoning and/or having to find a way to keep the food cold during your likely day long trip. In case you aren't aware, food must be kept at 41 degrees or cooler to be safely cooked/consumed. To answer previous questions, just pay $100 and buy a vacuum sealer with bags not just for trips but to buy product in quantity and vacuum seal and freeze. Food lasts considerably longer and at a much higher quality than just feeezing and wrapping with foil.
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