Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L

Marinating Recipes

T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L

Salsa Marinated Shrimp

Serves 4-6

Ingredients needed:

11⁄4 lbs. shrimp, cleaned and de-veined 2 tablespoons minced red onion

6 cloves of garlic pressed or minced

4 tablespoons lime juice

1 large tomato chopped (about 3⁄4 cup)

4 tablespoons olive oil

1⁄2 cup minced cilantro

In FoodSaver Canister, combine onion, garlic, lime juice, and tomato until smooth. Slowly add oil until completely combined, then add cilantro. Salt to taste. Add shrimp to canister. Vacuum package. Marinate 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.

Remove the shrimp from the canister and broil or grill. See cooking chart for time. (Easiest to cook if skewered.)

Mixed Marinated Vegetables

Serves 4

Ingredients needed:

1 lb. assorted squash (green zucchini, yellow crookneck, summer squash, patty pan squash)

1 large bell pepper

1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon basil

1 tablespoon dried thyme (crumbled)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon olive oil

Cut squash into 1⁄4" slices. Cut bell pepper into 1" strips. Combine all ingredients in a FoodSaver Canister. Vacuum package. Marinate 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.

If using an oven, lay vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil 3-4 minutes on each side closest to the heat source. Follow the same instructions for grilling as for broiling. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Your FoodSaver Vac 550 also protects non-food items from oxidation, cor- rosion, and moisture. Just follow the directions for vacuum packaging using the FoodSaver Bags or accessories.

◗Vacuum package your silver. Without exposure to air, the silver will not tarnish. Be sure to cover fork tines in something cushion- ing like a paper towel, so they won’t puncture the bag.

◗Vacuum package your children’s clay, so that it won’t dry out and get cracked.

◗Camping and hiking gear stays dry and compact. Vacuum pack- aging your clothes and equipment will help save space in your pack. Vacuum package matches, maps, and anything you want to stay dry.

◗For picnics, fill a FoodSaver Bag with ice and seal. When it melts, you’ll have fresh water for drink- ing or you can put it back in the freezer as a reusable ice pack.

◗Vacuum package your food and equipment for a boating or sailing outing. Food will stay dry in the cooler, batteries and film won’t get damaged by water, and you’ll appre- ciate having a dry change of clothes.

◗FoodSaver Bags are also great for storing extra keys or any spare parts you need for your boat. They will be dry and in one place.

◗Vacuum package first aid kits and emergency kits for your house, your boat, and your car. Items will all be in one package and will stay dry and without dirt and mold. Include flares, batteries, flashlight, candles, and matches.

◗Vacuum package extra spark plugs and precision tools that always seem to get lost. Seal nuts, bolts, and screws by size in separate bags.

◗Keep the leftover oil from deep fryers from turning rancid. After the oil has cooled down, strain it into mason jars or FoodSaver Canisters and vacuum package.