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T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L
Food Preparation and Storage Guide
Blanching
V
E G E TA B L E S Times
Asparagus
1 1 ⁄ to 3 mins.
2
Whole kernel corn
4 to 5 mins.
Corn on cob
6 to 11 mins.
Snow peas
1 1 ⁄ to 2 mins.
2
Sugar snap peas
1 1 ⁄ to 2 mins.
2
Green beans
3 mins.
Broccoli
3 to 4 mins.
Brussels sprouts
3 to 5 mins.
Cabbage
3 to 5 mins.
Cauliflower
3 to 4 mins.
Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables:
Vegetables should be blanched
before vacuum packaging. This
stops the enzyme action, which
will eventually cause loss of flavor,
color and texture.
Blanch vegetables by placing them
in boiling water or in the micro-
wave until they are cooked but
still crisp. Immerse in cold water
to stop the cooking process. Dry
vegetables on a towel, then freeze.
To freeze vegetables in individual
servings, place them on baking
sheets and spread out so that pieces
are not touching. This way they
will not freeze together in a block.
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Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
Store FoodSaver Packaged Life
(without
Container Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Place baking sheet in the freezer
for 1-2 hours until the pieces are
solidly frozen.
Vacuum package in a FoodSaver
Bag and return to the freezer for
long-term storage. Remember, you
can microwave and boil FoodSaver
Bags right from the freezer.
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli,
Brussels sprouts, cabbage,
cauliflower, kale, turnips) emit
gases during storage. Therefore, they
must be stored in the freezer only.
T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L
Where to Recommended
L V
E A F Y E G E TA B L E S Store FoodSaver
Container
FoodSaver
Lettuce, Spinach
Refrigerator
Canister
Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables:
Wash vegetables, towel or spin dry open the canister and take what you
and vacuum package. You can then need each time you make a salad.
Where to Recommended
F
Store FoodSaver
R U I T S
Container
Apricots, Nectarines,
Freezer FoodSaver Bag
Peaches, Plums
Softer berries
(i.e. Boysenberries, FoodSaver
Refrigerator
Blackberries, Raspberries,
Canister
Strawberries)
Harder berries
FoodSaver
(i.e. Blueberries,
Refrigerator
Canister
Cranberries)
Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:
When freezing soft fruits or berries Keep berries fresh longer in the
in a FoodSaver Bag, it is best to pre- refrigerator by repackaging them in
freeze for 1-2 hours or until solidly a FoodSaver Canister. You can open
frozen. To freeze fruits in individual the canister and take what you need
servings, place sliced fruit or berries for snacks or fruit salad, then reseal
on a baking sheet and spread out so to maintain freshness.
the pieces are not touching. This
way they will not freeze together in
a block. Then vacuum package in
portions for baking, or in your
favorite combinations for easy fruit
salad all year round.
Vacuum Normal Storage
Packaged Life (without
Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
2 weeks 3 to 6 days
Vacuum Normal Storage
Packaged Life
(without
Storage Life vacuum packaging)
1 to 3 years 6 to 12 months
1 to 2 weeks 1 to 6 days
2 weeks 3 to 6 days
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