Vacuum Sealer Bags for Extra Large Items

I have a FoodSaver, and I originally came across this bag size when attempting to Sous Vide large prime rib roasts that just won't fit in the typical bags. Target used to carry these, but alas no more. These bags hold more due to pleats at the sides that unravel to make a larger bag. Just be sure to leave a larger (i.e 5+ inches) header/slack at the open end so that sides can reoppose flat for sealing. You're supposed to seal the ends on "wet mode" due to the need to seal 4 layers of plastic that fold up at the sides. However, if you're like me and don't have this mode, then just actuate the sealer mode twice (latch, seal, unlatch, wait for FoodSaver power light indicator to turn off, relatch, seal, unlatch, viola!)I know there are other "big" bag rolls made by other companies. I find that alternatives just don't work well. They don't seal well (i.e. air doesn't evacuate quickly or entirely, edges don't oppose well for sealing, and seals break open). I'm just not going to waste any more money on those alternatives. I'm sticking with FoodSaver brand bags.Now, I don't make a lot of roasts (it's a Holiday thing, and Holidays went on strike in 2020). However, I have found that these are a nice size for storing 3D printer filament wound on those giant rolls (i.e. filament rolls won't fit in the standard-sized bags). I just make a bag from the roll, drop in a desiccant pack with the filament, vacuum seal, and store. (Remember to actuate twice when sealing ends.) Viola!

Wow so glad for the expansion, I was making my own by cutting and sealing

I can fit whole chickens (around 3-4 pounds) and roasts, and ham portions in these. They expand nicely. When you seal them you must refold the flaps to fit into the sealer, but this is great for larger cuts of meat. I'm very happy with the quality and the ability to cut the length I need to make bags that fit my job.

We needed to shrink wrap a pork shoulder before putting it in the smoker and we found these pleated bags. These are a game changer. You can get big pieces in there and the bag still fits in the vacuum perfectly. It is large enough for a turkey, ham, pork shoulder, whole chicken and more.

I purchased these specifically, for two extra large ceramic casserole dishes of lasagna I made to be frozen, for an upcoming week of a family get together don in TN, as I am preparing foods in advance. I had a few hurdles to overcome however in using these. The instructions were clear, that I needed to allow an extra 5" off bag, to allow me to get the pleats folded EXACTLY the way they come on the roll, for the machine to get a good seal. Food Saver even included a paper measuring piece, so you knew you had the 5" of extra bag. HOWEVER, to my surprise on the 1st pan we did, (BTW, these were already frozen, with parchment paper over the lasagna, and wrapped in butchers freezer paper, before I learned these bags were available), so when we unwrapped the 1st one, to put it in this bag, we found lining the pleats up perfectly, became a 2 person task, as once one side was lined up, someone had to hold them tight, while I lined up the pleats on the other side. Once accomplished, we both held our pleats tight, as we maneuvered the casserole into the vacuum channel of the machine. To my surprise, it sucked it down over the edges of the casserole, right down to the top of the lasagna, (which is great, as that eliminates any ice crystal formation), but there was one end of a lasagna noodle curled up, that I didn't notice, as I left the original parchment paper on top of the lasagna, but as it pulled it tight, that noodle actually punctured the bag which then allowed for an air leak, and making it impossible to seal. Luckily, we had a roll of packing tape in a kitchen cabinet, and we grabbed it, as I pushed the noodle down flatter, my wife quickly applied two overlapping pieces of packing tape, which stopped the air leak, allowing the bag to seal, and stay sealed. When we did the 2nd pan of lasagna, I lifted the parchment paper 1st, and than used a large spoon to flatten out any points sticking up, before we placed the casserole in the bag, and the 2nd one was flawless.

Good product, work well with the Food Saver machine. I have never had any leakage issues as long as the machine does its job of sealing the bag. Occasionally have a problem with the sealer machine not completely sealing the bag, but I don't think that its an issue with the bag. Always double check for proper seal.

These are helpful for bigger items but it is a lot harder to seal without air with this one. Had any items that I had to resell because it didn't seal correctly the first time. I think it's just the ackwardness of the size of the bags but it did fit our whole chicken's.

Large enough to fit a full size turkey, seals good for freshness, easy to use if you cut enough off piece.

Horrible increase in food saver expandable told. Used to be $39. Now almost $80. What on earth happened ?

The original food saver bag material seems to work better than some other brands in our unit

I was feeling like I didn’t need the larger bag sizes. These are perfect! They cost a bit more than the regular sized bags, but it works out when you figure it’s like 2 bags in one. I like to freeze single sized portions and these are perfect without so much wasted space.

I used these products with the food saver.

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