Thread: Crappie fillet storage..

I use rubbermaid takea longs.
They stack a little better than freezer bags for me. although some of them might bulge out when freezing. but it usually isn't enough to keep them from stacking.

Vacuum sealer

Vacuum seal bags. The one that I have (non FoodSaver) tends to suck in fluids, making a good seal harder, so I flash freeze mine overnight first and then seal them up. One of my uncles has an orignal Foodsaver that does fine sealing on the first try regardless of how much liquid is in the bag.

I'll put in a 3rd vote for vacuum sealing. Dry them well, then tear a small strip of paper towel and place it in the bag crossways so any remaining moisture gets trapped there instead of into your vacuum chamber. We use a food saver and it has a "moist" setting that seems to draw a slower or slightly less powerful vacuum and helps in not pulling any remaining moisture up in to the sealing bar area.

Originally Posted by 6poundtest

I'll put in a 3rd vote for vacuum sealing. Dry them well, then tear a small strip of paper towel and place it in the bag crossways so any remaining moisture gets trapped there instead of into your vacuum chamber. We use a food saver and it has a "moist" setting that seems to draw a slower or slightly less powerful vacuum and helps in not pulling any remaining moisture up in to the sealing bar area.

BINGO x2

Water only for us , will last 3 times longer than vacuum sealed for sure , all vacuum bags will eventually leak , frozen water NEVER leaks

I have an excellent vacuum sealer but still use quart ziplocs. Trick is to shake out all the bubbles and then squeeze out most of the water as you seal it up. I like a little water , but I think too much tends to crush the meat and make it mushy when it thaws.

Originally Posted by El_Tortuga

I have an excellent vacuum sealer but still use quart ziplocs. Trick is to shake out all the bubbles and then squeeze out most of the water as you seal it up. I like a little water , but I think too much tends to crush the meat and make it mushy when it thaws.

I agree!! As you are zipping the bag, let out air and water. Don't need much water and as Ketchn said they last longer in the freezer.