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Food & Vac Series Part 1: Vacuum Meats Food Prep

Food & Vac Series Part 1: Vacuum Meats Food Prep

Troy Ivan

This concise, quick-hitting introduction focuses on my experimenting with marinating and brining with a simple vacuum chamber set. There’s so much to share and discuss on the topic that the...

Food & Vac Series Part 1: Vacuum Meats Food Prep

Troy Ivan

This concise, quick-hitting introduction focuses on my experimenting with marinating and brining with a simple vacuum chamber set. There’s so much to share and discuss on the topic that the...

Food & Vac Series Part 2: Down the Rabbit Hole

Food & Vac Series Part 2: Down the Rabbit Hole

Troy Ivan

In this series, I will present my exploration into determining if adding a simple vacuum chamber to the culinary quiver has value.  Not to be a spoiler, but I believe...

Food & Vac Series Part 2: Down the Rabbit Hole

Troy Ivan

In this series, I will present my exploration into determining if adding a simple vacuum chamber to the culinary quiver has value.  Not to be a spoiler, but I believe...

Food & Vac Series Part 3: Vac Chamber vs. Sealer Comparison

Food & Vac Series Part 3: Vac Chamber vs. Seale...

Troy Ivan

Vacuum equipment in the kitchen is used mainly for two reasons: storage and food preparation. Removing the air from a container protects the contents from oxygen, which causes increased oxidation...

Food & Vac Series Part 3: Vac Chamber vs. Seale...

Troy Ivan

Vacuum equipment in the kitchen is used mainly for two reasons: storage and food preparation. Removing the air from a container protects the contents from oxygen, which causes increased oxidation...

Food & Vac Series Part 4: Science of Vacuum, Marinades & Brines

Food & Vac Series Part 4: Science of Vacuum, Ma...

Troy Ivan

Marinades and brines have been reliable techniques in food preparation since the dawn of civilization. The ancient Egyptians practiced these methods to enhance flavor, improve tenderness, and preserve food. Although...

Food & Vac Series Part 4: Science of Vacuum, Ma...

Troy Ivan

Marinades and brines have been reliable techniques in food preparation since the dawn of civilization. The ancient Egyptians practiced these methods to enhance flavor, improve tenderness, and preserve food. Although...

Food & Vac Series Part 5: Putting it Into Practice, LET’S MEAT!

Food & Vac Series Part 5: Putting it Into Pract...

Troy Ivan

We now know from industry professionals, based on an abundance of recently published articles, that applying vacuum to proteins with marinades and brines enhances flavor, tenderness, and processing time. While...

Food & Vac Series Part 5: Putting it Into Pract...

Troy Ivan

We now know from industry professionals, based on an abundance of recently published articles, that applying vacuum to proteins with marinades and brines enhances flavor, tenderness, and processing time. While...