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Food Preparation and Storage Guide
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Blanching Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
VEGETABLES
Times Store FoodSaver Packaged Life
(without
Container Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Asparagus 1
1
⁄2
to 3 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Whole kernel corn
4 to 5 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Corn on cob 6 to 11 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Snow peas 1
1
⁄2 to 2 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Sugar snap peas 1
1
⁄2 to 2 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Green beans
3 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Broccoli
3 to 4 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Brussels sprouts
3 to 5 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Cabbage
3 to 5 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
Cauliflower
3 to 4 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months
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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.
◗ 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.
◗ Strong-smelling vegetables emit
gases during storage. Therefore, they
must be stored in the freezer only.
Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
FRUITS
Store FoodSaver Packaged Life
(without
Container Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Apricots, Nectarines,
Peaches, Plums,
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 to 3 years 6 to 12 months
All types of berries
All types of berries
Refrigerator Canister 1 to 2 weeks* 1 to 6 days
*NOTE: Blueberries and cranberries will usually last about two weeks and softer
berries such as boysenberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries can
be stored for approximately one week.
Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:
For best results, before vacuum pack-
aging soft fruits or berries in a
FoodSaver Bag, pre-freeze for 1-2
hours or until solidly frozen. To
freeze fruits in individual servings,
place sliced fruit or berries on a
baking sheet and spread out so 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.
Keep berries fresh longer in the
refrigerator by repackaging them in
a FoodSaver Canister. You can open
the canister and take what you need
for snacks or fruit salad, then reseal
to maintain freshness.