On 16-Apr-2012, MarkWirght > wrote:

> sorry... I'm an absolute beginner in BBQ - is it worth the hassle with
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> MarkWirght

Vacuum packaging is a totally separate subject from BBQ, but
to answer your question, yes it is worth it. But, not if you're
restricting it to BBQ. I vacuum pack and repack every single
day. I can't remember the last time cheese got moldy in my
frig. I buy my sandwich meat in chunks (chubs) and slice it
fresh for each use, then repack the chunk. Since most lunch
meat types are cured, they keep remarkably well under vacuum
seal. Then, for BBQ, It does a good job of marinating if you
can achieve the right conditions. FoodSaver marinating con-
tainer works well. You can use mason jars if your food will
fit. Wide mouth jars provide some flexibility. What I said
about BBQ doesn't apply to serious BBQ Circuit contestants.

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