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| IGP Member Since: 05 Feb 2019 Location: Caverswall Posts: 28  
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That's what we have done in the past. We also freeze all the meat and allow it to defrost in the fridge. If it needs more defrosting ten we put it in the storage drawer during the day and it's ready for the evening.
We were still eating Bacon sandwiches for breakfast after 3 weeks in Libya (a while ago before it got dodgy). Ivan |
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15th Mar 2019 9:27am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209 
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Thanks. I think bacon has quite a long shelf life anyway though doesn't it? Wondering how much extra I might get from something with a shorter life. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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15th Mar 2019 9:45am |
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| IGP Member Since: 05 Feb 2019 Location: Caverswall Posts: 28
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When we lived in Oz , we were told vacuum packed meat could last up to 3 weeks out of a fridge provided it was kept from the sunlight. However, we didn't trust that advice so on all long trips, we always freeze the meat and store it in the fridge. We have had it last up to 4 weeks like that (trip ended after 4 weeks). Have stored Pork, Chicken and Steak like this.
We used to vac pack it in meal size portions so we only had to get out one portion a day. HTH Ivan |
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15th Mar 2019 10:10am |
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| X4CAC Member Since: 30 Apr 2018 Location: Midlands Posts: 212 
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You could get 7 -> 10 days extra shelf life on fresh meat that is vac packed and kept refrigerated. It would depend on the way the meat was packed prior to purchase (i.e. already vac packed or fresh). Burgers being processed pose a higher risk of contamination due to production processes and would have a shorter shelf life fresh or vac packed. Refrigeration needs to be ideally no higher than 5 deg C.
Personally, I would not go over 7 days (4-5 days for burgers) due to potential clostridium botulinum growth (it grows with very low levels of oxygen), and not knowing how the meat was prepared/stored/packed prior to purchase adds to the complexity. As with all food, care should be taken with cooking thoroughly before eating. That's the official line of what they teach in the Advanced Food Safety courses in the UK where I appreciate they will always veer on the side of caution, especially when these rules apply to those working in hospitals, schools, care homes etc |
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15th Mar 2019 10:48am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209
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Thanks, that's useful, probably best to stay away from processed stuff then. Just trying to work out if it is worth doing this for Morocco, bearing in mind i'm taking four days to get down there, or just buy fresh in normal packaging in Spain before we cross the boarder. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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15th Mar 2019 11:31am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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We took some vac packed meat on a three week Morocco trip nearly twenty years ago. In combination with a fridge, it worked very well. ISTR we ordered it from a specialist meat company for the purpose of the trip. This was obviously long before it was practical to buy the kit for home use. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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15th Mar 2019 12:22pm |
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| IGP Member Since: 05 Feb 2019 Location: Caverswall Posts: 28
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When we went to Morocco we got the butcher to vacuum pack the meat for us (was before you could get the kit from Aldi). Only ever vac packed fresh meat and it lasted the 3 weeks of the trip.
Ivan |
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15th Mar 2019 12:41pm |
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| dantastic Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: London Posts: 367
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Just a heads up on the Aldi machine. I bought it a couple of weeks ago when it was on offer here.
It's not great. There are cheaper ones on Amazon and eBay and your usual places. Lidl also do a cheaper one. As for the function it works ok. Sealing ends still tries to suck and takes a long time. If you have any liquid at all in the bag (think the extra wetness on cooked veg) the unit often fails to seal. For the money, there are better units out there. Just my 2c. Other than that, vacuum packing is great! |
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15th Mar 2019 2:37pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209
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Could someone recommend a unit that is better than the Aldi one then? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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16th Mar 2019 4:33pm |
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| m3vert Member Since: 15 Mar 2018 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 162  
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I have been using this Andrew James brand for years for Sous Vide cooking, not the best on the market but certainly worth the money in my opinion. None of them at this price range will deal with liquid in the bag, for that you need a chamber machine but they are serious money! I am sure this will do everything you need, the bags are very cheap on Amazon as well, just buy them in a roll as they work out cheaper. I am on my second one now as the first one failed after about 2 years use. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James-Mach...B001HBP7HW |
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17th Mar 2019 4:15am |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 678 
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I have one from Lakeland
It’s always been reliable 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper |
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17th Mar 2019 10:16am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209
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I just had the Google what a Lakeland was. Don’t think I’m their target clientele! 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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17th Mar 2019 10:35am |
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