vacume sealing

[saute86]

I reuse the majority of mine. Whole ducks don't bother reusing 90% get pin holes in the bag due to the bones. Everything else I might lose less than 10%. I turn them inside out soak them in a mild bleach and warm water solution then soak in hot water. Let dry. If they wont reseal toss them. I make over 400 lbs of sausage a year and can get a few reuses per bag I make. I was going through a few rolls a year on that. A few tricks I learned. Be sure to dry them. Be careful how you handle the bag once frozen. A knick from tossing it around in the freezer doesn't help. Be sure to label on the heat seal side of bag (the part you cut when opening). This looks neater.