Originally Posted by
SewingSew
It was then that we realized that the moisture from the food prevented the bags from sealing. This is the downside. I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned it. If anyone knows a method to vacuum seal foods with liquids, I'd love to hear it. I had high hopes for this gizmo. Also, like many of you, I use Mason jars to store things.
In situations like this, I would freeze the item in ziplocks or on a sheet pan. After they are frozen, then I would put them into the vacuum bags and seal.