NESCO’s Vacuum Seal Kit keeps food fresh longer

Some planning and advanced meal prep is one of the best ways to save time while still being able to enjoy a home-cooked meal this summer. NESCO’s Vacuum Seal Kit keeps meals already prepped fresh for longer, and makes organization easy.

Life is busy, and the summer makes it busier. You’re still working and you want to get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. Eating healthy and having a family dinner shouldn’t be sacrificed when you have less time at home.

Meal prep can be extremely helpful, and your future self will thank you. When you have a free day, cook up a week’s worth of meat to use for those busy summer days. Preserve it using NESCO’s Vacuum Seal Kit to keep your food fresh for the days ahead.

One of our favorite summer recipes is pineapple teriyaki marinade for chicken. This recipe is easy and delicious! Simply combine and mix the ingredients listed and let the chicken marinate in a Vacuum Seal Bag for at least half an hour. You can grill it immediately or keep it fresh using the Vacuum Seal Kit and enjoy it later in the week!

The perks to using NESCO’s Vacuum Seal Kit

The NESCO Vacuum Seal Kit comes with a cordless motor and vacuum pump along with five reusable vacuum seal bags to keep your food preserved for longer and eliminate freezer burn. The vacuum seal bags establish organization in your fridge or freezer, as they are easy to stack and take up minimal space. They are also perfect for sous vide cooking.

In addition, you get two 600 mL and two 800 mL vacuum seal storage canisters. These reusable containers are more secure and freezer-friendly than other brands, ensuring no freezer burn. These storage containers can also be used to keep food fresh longer, such as dehydrator fruit rollups. A charging base and wall adapter are also included with the Vacuum Seal Kit to make charging your pump as convenient as possible.

For additional bags, the vacuum pump works with NESCO Hand Held Vacuum Sealer Bags, models: VS-10HB and VS-11HB.

Time is saved for day-of cooking, and food lasts longer when using the Vacuum Seal Kit. With foods lasting longer, you save money and food waste is reduced, so it’s a win-win.

NESCO: Your Key Ingredient

At NESCO, we believe life is an occasion worth celebrating. We’re dedicated to being Your Key Ingredient in those celebrations by making cooking enjoyable again with our complete line of innovative small kitchen appliances and accessories. NESCO began as the National Enameling and Stamping Company and created the first Roaster Oven in 1931. NESCO is currently headquartered in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

To purchase NESCO products visit nesco.com or for more information call 1-800-288-4545.

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Try this healthy, sweet treat for the summer heat

In Wisconsin, we have a limited amount of time when we can get fresh fruit that is grown locally. However, in the summer you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blackberries, and blueberries, and farmers markets are open. A problem some have is picking too much fruit.

Dehydrator fruit rollups, made with a NESCO dehydrator, can be made from almost any fruit, so you can use your extra berries for a healthy and fun snack. With kids home for the summer, healthy snacks are as important as ever.

Making fruit roll-ups with NESCO’s Fruit Roll Sheets in your own dehydrator is great for many reasons. For starters, you control what goes in. Store-bought fruit roll-ups have unnecessary food additives such as sweeteners, artificial colors, and preservatives. With the control of what goes in, dehydrator fruit roll-ups are a much healthier option. You also choose your own portion sizes.

Dehydrator fruit roll-ups also help reduce food waste. If you have more fruit than you can eat before it goes bad, it can be used to make fruit roll-ups. But what about those bananas that are already turning brown? They can be used for more than just banana bread. An additional benefit of dehydrator fruit roll-ups is they last longer than fresh produce, so you can enjoy them for a longer period of time.

How do you make dehydrator fruit rollups?

To begin making dehydrator fruit roll-ups, blend any fruit you want to include into a puree. Each Fruit Roll Sheet can hold up to 3 cups of pureed fruit. Once pureed, pour the fruit onto the Fruit Roll Sheets and spread evenly. The fruit puree should be between 1/4“ and 3/8” thick. Dry the fruit according to the specific instructions of your dehydrator. The Large Fruit Roll Sheets fit in NESCO 80 and 1000 Series Dehydrators. The Fruit Roll Sheets have a ‘no-spill lip’ so liquids like soups and sauces can be dehydrated too.

After dehydrating the fruit puree, wait until the fruit roll is at room temperature to remove from the Fruit Roll Sheet. For storage, individually wrap each fruit roll and keep in an airtight container. These individually wrapped fruit rollups make for an easy on-the-go snack! With the high-quality Fruit Roll Sheets being reusable, hand-wash only, and limited packaging on the fruit roll-ups, this snack is also eco-friendly.

Quick tip: Dehydrator fruit roll-ups make fabulous cocktail garnishes! One of our favorite recipes is a grapefruit and mint puree dehydrated into a fruit roll. Using this as a garnish on a vodka seltzer sounds pretty good to us on a hot summer day. Dehydrator fruit roll-ups are very versatile. They make a great summer treat for both children and adults.

NESCO: Your Key Ingredient

At NESCO, we believe life is an occasion worth celebrating. We’re dedicated to being Your Key Ingredient in those celebrations by making cooking enjoyable again with our complete line of innovative small kitchen appliances and accessories. NESCO began as the National Enameling and Stamping Company and created the first Roaster Oven in 1931. NESCO is currently headquartered in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

To purchase NESCO products visit nesco.com or for more information call 1-800-288-4545.

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