FoodSaver Vac 550 user manual Marinating Recipes, Serves, Spicy Citrus Marinated Chicken

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

Marinating Recipes

You can marinate in a fraction of the usual time with FoodSaver Canisters. What usually takes hours to marinate takes only about 20 minutes when you vacuum package your food. All FoodSaver Canisters work for marinating, but we recommend the Square FoodSaver Canister because less marinade will be needed.

IMPORTANT:

1Do not attempt to vacuum package any contents that are warmer than room temperature since the vacuum may cause the contents to bubble out of the container.

2Leave at least one inch between the top of the contents and the canister rim.

3The Square and Bulk Storage Canister bases can be used in the microwave to reheat food. However, do not put lids in the microwave. Also, do not put either part of the FoodSaver Designer Canisters in the microwave.

	Broiling/Grilling	Baking
Pork	Closest to heat source.	Not recommended
	12 mins. per inch – turn once.
Beef	Closest to heat source.	Not recommended
	10 mins. per inch – turn once.
Shrimp	Closest to heat source.	Bake at 400˚ for
	3-4 mins. per side.	6-10 mins.
Fish	Furthest from heat source.	Bake at 400˚ for
	4-5 mins. per side.	6-10 mins. per inch
Poultry with bone	Closest to heat source.	Bake at 350˚ for
	4-5 mins. per side.	8-10 mins.
Poultry without bone	Closest to heat source.	Bake at 350˚ for
	12-14 mins.	8-10 mins.
Vegetables	Closest to heat source.	Not recommended
	Time varies – see recipes.

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

Spicy Citrus Marinated Chicken

Serves 4

Ingredients needed:

11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons each lemon, lime, orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

11⁄2 teaspoons minced jalapeño peppers

Place chicken thighs in FoodSaver Canister. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken thighs. Vacuum package. Marinate for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.

Remove chicken from the canister and broil, grill, or bake. See cooking chart for times.

Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Serves 4

Ingredients needed:

2 large chicken breasts – split (about 8 oz. each) 1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons coriander

2 teaspoons paprika

1⁄4 cup minced onion

2 tablespoons lime juice

1⁄2 cup plain yogurt

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in small saucepan and add cumin, coriander, and paprika. Cook for a minute or two until aromatic. Remove from heat and add rest of ingredients. Let cool completely. Place chicken breasts in FoodSaver Canister. Pour marinade over chicken breasts. Vacuum package. Marinate 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.

Remove chicken from the canister and broil, grill, or bake. See cooking chart for times.

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