Vacuum sealing removes oxygen from bags or containers, creating an airtight seal that extends the life of food. You’ll want to begin by preparing your food and bag or container for sealing.

When it comes to preserving your food, the best vacuum sealer bags are almost as important as the machine that seals them. Luckily, once you work your way through your machine's starter pack, the ...

The best vacuum sealers for long-lasting food storage, fool-proof marinades, and upgrading your at-home sous vide setup.

Table-top vacuum packaging machines help small businesses preserve product quality and extend shelf life while saving space and costs.

You do not need a vacuum sealer to cook sous vide. A sink or pot full of water and a zip-top bag will suit you just fine to cook steak, chicken, fish and more with your immersion circulator.

If you don't have a vacuum sealer on hand, the next best thing to seal your foods airtight is a container full of water.

As Consumer Reports explains, a vacuum sealer can extend freshness and save you money when you’re freezing food. Vacuum sealers help maintain the quality of frozen foods by limiting exposure to air.

Sous vide manufacturer ChefSteps recommends using food-grade vacuum sealing bags because they’re BPA-free and made of polyethylene (we like the ones made by FoodSaver).