Ground meat packaging options

[7mmfan]

I have always vacuum-sealed all my meat, and pressed flat, to make it easier, more efficient storage. But vacuum seal bags are expensive, and time-consuming. The system just looks like a faster, more efficient way to package ground meat.

[NRA4LIFE]

If you have a chamber sealer, the bags are pennies on the dollar.  Even my heavy 5 mil bags are about 12 cents a piece.  Some of my smaller 3 mil bags are as cheap as about 4 cents.

[Bullkllr]

If you have a sausage stuffer, load it with your ground meat and stuff into bags... if not, buy a sausage stuffer and enjoy! I would recommend 2lbs bags, you can still stuff 1lbs in them if needed.

This is what I do.

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The standard burger bags are very inexpensive. They aren't as good as vacuum sealing, but we've never had an issue with freezer burn in them. We squeeze all the air out before taping.

[quadrafire]

I have always vacuum-sealed all my meat, and pressed flat, to make it easier, more efficient storage. But vacuum seal bags are expensive, and time-consuming. The system just looks like a faster, more efficient way to package ground meat.

Get a chamber sealer you will not be disappointed. I use mine almost daily. Bags are cheap. Vacmaster has a 20% off sale this week I think
http://mailchi.mp/vacmasterfresh/save-like-a-pro?e=61c54908a2
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[Buzz2401]

If you have a sausage stuffer, load it with your ground meat and stuff into bags... if not, buy a sausage stuffer and enjoy! I would recommend 2lbs bags, you can still stuff 1lbs in them if needed.

We used our grinder to pack burger bags for years and after spending $100 on a 11lb stuffer I would have spent $500 on the stuffer to save the time and energy it does.  I also found that by using your grinder to stuff burger bags it starts getting hot.

[wt]

When I use the burger bags, I have a drawer full of bread bag clips that I use for closures. Not a perfect seal but I haven't had any adverse effects using them. Fast and free.