Can I boil the bag in water after freezing ? I want to boil the pouch and eat
1363932
The box says safe for microwave, freezer, refrigerator, and simmering. So I am not sure if you can boil with it. You can try foodsaver.com and ask the question through customer service.
1363933
Absolutely !!! I do it all the time. One of my favorites is left over Bar-b-Q ribs. As a matter of fact I now cook additional ribs to make sure I have some on hand for a quick meal. I use the 4.5 mil bags . The can be used over if you want to be real "thrifty". Try this trick >>> 3 ears of shucked corn on the cob, butter and salt & pepper. Seal and freeze. When you want corn on the cob, throw the bag in boiling water and boil for the same time you would normally. The corn has much more flavor because you are not filling your house with corn aroma steam.
1363934
Absolutely !!! I do it all the time. One of my favorites is left over Bar-b-Q ribs. As a matter of fact I now cook additional ribs to make sure I have some on hand for a quick meal. I use the 4.5 mil bags . The can be used over if you want to be real "thrifty". Try this trick &gt;&gt;&gt; 3 ears of shucked corn on the cob, butter and salt & pepper. Seal and freeze. When you want corn on the cob, throw the bag in boiling water and boil for the same time you would normally. The corn has much more flavor because you are not filling your house with corn aroma steam.
579064
I've done it before without problems. Well, yes, but the only problem was I froze the whole bag (90-ish % full) and it didn't melt in my pack until I got home from a day hike. In the future I'll freeze only 50% full and top off with cold water before I leave. :-)
1360471
These ice bags can be filled with both hot and cold water. Do not add boiling water, but water as hot as the tap will allow will work. Do not place your bags in the freezer or microwave as this will damage them.
363541
I haven't had any problems with sticking the bags in just boiled water. I bring the water to a boil, cut the heat and stick the bag(s) in the hot water to let the food thall and warm. Note: my bags only hold 1-4 servings. They aren't that big. I've only done this for my frozen veggies and small cuts of meat that have mostly thalled, i.e., for a stir fry. If you put in several bags of frozen food, you may have to heat the water back up for a few minutes but I am very cautious with this because I don't want melted plastic all over the pans I cook with.
658741
The bags are made of a very sheer fine mesh (organza). I am not sure about boiling water.
62743
Well, it's a little tricky to vacuum seal things with liquid, as the liquid rises to the top of the bag...thus the need for the removable chamber. Some people suggest freezing the soup/stew/sauce first in a container, then heating it to the point where it is still mostly frozen but will slide out of the container, then putting it in a bag and vacuum sealing. It's a little time intensive but will apparently last MUCH longer than just freezing in a container. Hope this helps.
622683
Yes leave it in the freezer when you are not using. When the liquid inside the pack becomes solid, then pack it in the box.
707320
I suppose you could, but the bag isn't insulated. Over time the water will eventually cool to the same temperature it's sitting in. Now if you put the heated water bag into a cooler you may buy yourself a few hours of warm water.
2002181
I boil in them all the time. I freeze cooked beans, corn and more from the garden and I have never had any problems from these bags
260817
Yes you can, i do. I add water to tast almost half & half. I place it in the freezer untill cold. Personally I have had 5 machines this is the best....enjoy
329192
Yes. However you'll need to freeze the soup in another container beforehand. Once it's frozen, put the soup into the food save and kept frozen until consumption. The bags can be safely heated in simmering water, or you can remove the entire soup block to a saucier and heat it on the stove.A few people suggest lining your container with a precut food saver bag before freezing, so that you only need to pull the frozen soup and bag out of your hard container - rather than fighting with an ice block of soup.
759590
A great idea is to first freeze liquids in a ziplock bag. Once frozen, open the ziplock, but do not remove the frozen content. Place the unzipped ziplock inside the food sealer bag with the zip facing DOWN. Seal!!
242390
I'm pretty sure you can. I have done this a few times myself without any adverse effects. I do know for certain, that they make a Freeze 'n Steam bag (FSFSBC0316) which allows you to freeze and then steam in the microwave.
1674286
Yes, but be careful not to add frozen ingredients after hearing the bowl. Avoid putting it into cold water after heating.
1893892
The way I do it is I put pouch In a bowl with warm to hot water for like 4-5 minutes and it heats it up. I do double check the temperature of the purée before giving in to my baby. You can definitely do it with any meat and veggies..
13176
You put the whole thing in the freezer, and if you want it cold, you must disregard the instructions and put it in the freezer NOT in a plastic bag. It works nicely, but doesn't get hugely cold, even that way. Done this way, it IS comfortable and comforting, however.
699070
Yes, just tried it and it works just fine. I assume you are asking if you can rehydrate food while still in the bag. Carefull not to scald yourself.