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  • Meat Slicer or Vac Sealer

    I've been looking to purchase one but not sure which would benefit my needs the most. Most things I freeze are usually cooked within 2-4 months. When I go fishing I freeze in water so they last a long time.
    Meat is usually wrapped in freezer paper and when I defrost the meat it looks like the day I put it in the freezer. So I'm not sure I really need a sealer.
    So I am thinking I would get more use out of a slicer. But with that, I probably would only use it to slice bacon, meat for jerky and maybe some cheese.

    For those who have both, which do you get the most use out of? I don't want to spend a fortune, under $125.
    I've looked at the Vac Master sealers and the Weston and Chef's Choice slicer.
    I've noticed the Chef's Choice slicer comes with a serrated blade vs a smooth blade. I would think a serrated blade would shred whatever you are trying to slice. Is that accurate? The Weston appears to come with a smooth edge blade, which is what I want.

    Does anyone have the Weston 61-0901 or Chef's Choice 609 Premium? if so can you provide your opinions?
    If anyone has the Vacmaster sealers, either the Pro140 or Pro110, can you provide your opinion on those as well?
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    This varies from person to person. From reading your post I would go with the slicer. You don't freeze long term nor prepare foods that would benefit from being sealed. in my case getting a slicer made getting a sealer more of a necessity as I want to prepare my own lunch meats to control the salt, quality, cost and flavor.
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    • #3
      I too am interested in info on the slicers. I have a Pro 110 Vacmaster. I haven't used it a huge amount yet, but it has worked flawlessly so far. You definitely do not need to step up to the 140 if your use is limited, in my opinion.
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      • #4
        I use my vac sealers ALOT. I do not use my slicer much at all. I have good knives and have perfected my slicing skills to the point I don't need it...

        My needs are prolly way different than yours... So, in answer to your question, whatever you think you are gonna use the most.


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          • #6
            No brainier, a vacuum sealer. I'd be lost without one.
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            • #7
              I've just got the vacmaster 110. I haven't used it much. Mine seems very picky on how the bag is placed in it and the brand of bags I use. Its still better than my rival sealer. A sealer is a necessity here. For years I always borrowed my parents waring slicer. Those are cheap and does a great job. But it can't handle big meat. Which I want to do bacon some day. I kept my eye out on craigslist and scored a cheap globe. Absolutely love it. I've used that more than my vac sealer lately. Tough call check Craig's list. Maybe you can get both for the price of one new.
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              • #8
                If I start making sausage then I might need a vac sealer. I almost pulled the trigger on the vac master 110 last week from vac sealers unlimited- I think that's the site. The shipping was outrageous so I didn't order it. Amazon has it for $71 I think and that's w free shipping. I don't know if they have the bags.
                Maybe I'll check Craig's list but I have not been lucky finding anything.
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                • #9
                  I have both, and use my sealer often. That being said I also make most of what we eat and don't go out much and always seem to have leftovers. I don't think you can make a bad choice either way. Good luck.
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                  • #10
                    You can get alot more vacuum sealer for $125, than you can get slicer........
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by IrishChef View Post
                      You can get alot more vacuum sealer for $125, than you can get slicer........
                      True dat... a good slicer will empty your pockets real quick. Not that I would know that...


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by HawgHeaven View Post
                        True dat... a good slicer will empty your pockets real quick. Not that I would know that...
                        The only thing you can get if you spend $125 on a slicer is pissed off and frustrated, when it doesn't perform as well as advertised, and breaks within a year....
                        Just saying... you may be able to find something on CL or EBay....
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                        • #13
                          IC and HH pretty much summed up my thoughts..........
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by SmokinOutBack View Post
                            No brainier, a vacuum sealer. I'd be lost without one.
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                            • #15
                              Another vote for the vac sealer over the slicer. I use my vacuum sealer all the time, probably weekly on average. I use my slicer a few times per year. Do yourself a favor and only cry once and save up to get a good slicer at a later date.

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