Best way to store dry goods long term?

zeuspaul · October 29, 2016

I use canning jars to store dry goods. After placing the dry goods in the jar place a canning lid and then a sealer attachment https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T03.../dp/B00005TN7H

Then draw out the air with a vacuum pump https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FSF...er+vacuum+pump

Spike2 · October 29, 2016

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Originally Posted by zeuspaul

Then draw out the air with a vacuum pump https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FSF...er+vacuum+pump

OMG They work with those? I have one of those!!! I had seen those caps before but thought you had to have one of those pricey food saver things. BRB off to place an order

Edit to add: Ordered! Will be here on the 4th!

Spike2 · November 7, 2016

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Originally Posted by zeuspaul

I use canning jars to store dry goods. After placing the dry goods in the jar place a canning lid and then a sealer attachment https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T03.../dp/B00005TN7H

Then draw out the air with a vacuum pump https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FSF...er+vacuum+pump

My order for these arrived and I found a great deal on flour and sugar and decided to try it out. I had a blast and am set for winter now. Thank you for showing me these!!

zeuspaul · November 10, 2016

Looks good! Be careful when you open the flour because the inrush of air will stir it up and it will get on the counter. Best to open over the sink. I use the handle of a spoon to open. Find the spot where the thread of the jar is near the cap and pry it up.

When the rubber seal on the sealing attachment gets a little old it may not slip on and off well. I use a little water to lubricate it. Some kind of oil may work well but I don't know what would be best...olive oil??

October 29, 2016	#1
zeuspaul Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: North County, San Diego Posts: 419	I use canning jars to store dry goods. After placing the dry goods in the jar place a canning lid and then a sealer attachment https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T03.../dp/B00005TN7H Then draw out the air with a vacuum pump https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FSF...er+vacuum+pump

November 10, 2016	#4
zeuspaul Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: North County, San Diego Posts: 419	Looks good! Be careful when you open the flour because the inrush of air will stir it up and it will get on the counter. Best to open over the sink. I use the handle of a spoon to open. Find the spot where the thread of the jar is near the cap and pry it up. When the rubber seal on the sealing attachment gets a little old it may not slip on and off well. I use a little water to lubricate it. Some kind of oil may work well but I don't know what would be best...olive oil??