Vacuum Sealing Marinated Food

One of the best way to marinade and store food is using by vacuum sealing. Basically a vacuum sealer works by removing air from the package and sealing it air-tight.

What are the benefits?

1. Increase freshness of the food by removing air such that bacteria that cause food spoilage and mould growth is slowed significantly.
2. Creates a moisture barrier keeping moisture in so the food don’t dry out in the fridge or when frozen does not get freezer burn.
3. Also create a flavor barrier keeping unwanted smell out of the food & keep original flavors of the food in.
4. Most importantly, the vacuum sealing process of removing air opens pores of the meats allowing marinates to penetrate more deeply in a very short time.
5. It also allows for very easy defrosting by being able to soak the entire contents in water to defrost quickly! Just make sure the vacuum packed did not lose vacuum integrity before you do so or you will dilute your marinade. 

Family sized vacuum machines are rather common these days so if you cook often it is a good idea to invest in one. If you are busy day in and out and if you are buying frozen food to BBQ, do look out for that vacuum packaging that keeps your food the freshest! 

BBQ Pit on a budget

Don't want to spend money on a BBQ pit? Don't want to wash up the pit after using?
There is a very simple solution. Requires following items:

1) 2 pieces of red brick
2) 2 pieces of A3 Aluminum Tray
3) 1 wire mesh dimension at least 53cm x 33cm to sit on the aluminum tray

To set up -
Find a good solid surface like stone table, set the red bricks approximately 30cm apart put the A3 tray on the bricks.
Put in charcoal start the fire
Put the wire mesh on top to start cooking!

Probably cost you less than $8 to set up now where did we put those bricks?

Oh! Another special tip if you happen to forget to buy FIRESTARTERS!!! Here is another way to start a fire with your favorite snacks! See Video on Starting Fire with Doritos. You can also use Twisties, Cheetos etc corn based snacks.