Hello Everyone, need some advice on choosing a Vacuum Sealer

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Hi all,

I am new to the Anova community and just starting to explore sous vide cooking. I have been reading a lot about how vacuum sealing can really improve the cooking process, but I am a bit lost on where to start. Do beginners really need a high-end vacuum sealer, or can a basic, budget-friendly one do the job just as well? I’d also love to know if there are any common beginner mistakes when using a vacuum sealer that I should watch out for. If you have any favorite brands or models that pair well with Anova cookers, I would really appreciate your recommendations. Looking forward to learning from your experience and getting more comfortable with sous vide soon!

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you can get by without a vacuum sealer for cooking sous vide; place your food item in a sealable bag, immerse the bag while letting out the air, maybe add some weights (like a piece of cutlery) if the bag still floats. Periodically, let more air out as needed. My opinion is that a vacuum sealer is more appropriate if you are buying meat and freezing for later cooking, including sous vide, sometimes you can go straight from freezer to sous vide bath.