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How to Use Vacuum Seal Bags to Keep Your Souper Cubes Fresh for Months

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    Introduction

    Vacuum sealing is the best way to ensure your hard work in the kitchen doesn't go to waste. Whether you're batch prepping seasonal soups or saving the perfect portion of Sunday's pasta sauce or freezing your garden's bounty, Souper Cubes pre-cut vacuum seal bags are a game changer.

    Vacuum sealing is a fantastic way to protect your food from freezer burn to extend its shelf life. We designed the perfect pre-cut bags in two sizes to fit our Souper Cubes meal prep system.

    Our pre-cut vacuum seal bags come in two sizes:

    • 8"x10" to use for storing up to 2-cups
    • 6"x10" is designed to use for storing up to 1-cup

    Why We Love Pre-cut Vacuum Seal Bags

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    • Space Saving - Once sealed, these bags stack beautifully in your freezer.
    • Clear Labeling - Our bags are intentionally designed with a large labeling section above the seal so that you can easily identify what food you have in the freezer.
    • Ready for the Souper Cubes System - You no longer have to guess how long to cut your roll because our bags are designed to vacuum seal frozen Souper Cubes.
    • Fresher for Longer - By removing oxygen, you prevent the ice crystals that can ruin texture and flavor.
    • Ready to Go - When you're ready to cook, just snip the bag and drop the cube straight into your pot or Souper Cubes Baking Dishes.

    How to Vacuum Seal like a Pro

    Popping out a cube from 1 cup tray

    1. Pop out your perfectly frozen cubes - Let your frozen tray sit on table for 5 minutes to help remove the cubes more easily. Gently push your frozen cube out of the well. They should release easily, ready for their vacuum-sealed journey to long-lasting freshness.

    labeling vacuum seal bag2. Label your Souper Cubes vacuum seal bag - Before you seal, make sure to clearly label your bag with the contents (e.g., Chicken Broth, Tomato Sauce) and the date (if you desire).  This will save you the guesswork later on. We recommend using a permanent marker. 

    placing it into bag3. Place your frozen Souper Cubes into the bag -  Carefully insert your frozen Souper Cubes into the labeled pre-cut vacuum seal bags. For optimal results, avoid overfilling the bag. 

    sealing the vacuum seal bag in vacuum sealer

    4. Seal the bag - Align the open edge of your bag into the vacuum sealer. Once you start the machine, you'll see the air being pulled out, creating a tight, protective fit around the cube. The heat sealer will then lock it all in, ensuring your food is safe from freezer burn for months to come! Souper Cubes pre-cut vacuum bags are compatible with most vacuum sealers, such as FoodSaver and Anova. Our pre-cut bags are not compatible with handheld vacuum sealers.

    Storing bags in the freezer in bins

    5. Store the bag - Now that your cubes are air-tight and protected, stack them up! Vacuum-sealed bags lay flat, saving you a massive amount of freezer real estate compared to bulky containers. Your future self will thank you when you pull out a fresh-tasting "cube" six months from now.

    We would love to hear your ideas or better yet, post a photo of your cubes organized in our Freezer Meals & Recipes Facebook Group!


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