At first glance, SealVax may look like just another food vacuum sealer. But it’s so much more than that. It’s fast becoming an indispensable tool in my kitchen and at the grill, streamlining everything from marinating to storing to saving leftovers. I originally tested this product line out for one reason: to speed up my meat marination process for a barbecue video shoot I was doing. But now I am looking at it in a whole new light as it has already transformed my food preservation game! Just to clarify, with SealVax there are two modes; seal mode which is used for sealing and storing foods, and season mode which is used for fast marination.
Yes, I started by using it to speed marinate several meats for the barbecue, and then used it to try to keep the leftovers fresh for a few days. To say I was blown away is a major understatement. The SealVax system preserved everything for almost a week, ensuring the same quality as if it just came off the grill!
SPEEDY MARINATION FOR
THE IMPATIENT GRILL MASTER
Let’s start with the original purpose of testing this product: faster marinating. If you’ve ever tried to soak a thick cut of ribeye or a hefty pile of drumsticks in your go-to marinade, you know it’s not exactly a fast process. Some cuts need to sit overnight to really soak up that flavor—who has time for that? Enter SealVax. With its innovative vacuum sealing system, and their SeasonSeal containers, you can actually infuse your meats with marinade in a fraction of the time.
The science is simple but effective: during season mode, the vacuum sealing device will allow for the fibers of the meat to repeatedly open and close which allows for deeper penetration of marinade. What would normally take eight hours now takes about 30 – 40 minutes—and trust me, the flavor penetration is incredible. I did a side-by-side taste test, and my SealVax-marinated chimichurri flank steak outperformed the overnight soak. It’s juicy, soaked all the way through, and tender beyond belief.
So, of course I had to keep going. One of my current favorites is a simple barbecue sauce marinade on baby back ribs. Normally, I’d start them the night before. With SealVax, I made the marinade in the morning, threw the ribs and marinade in the SeasonSeal container and used the device on season mode. It was ready to throw on the grill by lunchtime. It made our barbecue shoot so much easier, and I will definitely be using it for last-minute BBQs and spontaneous gatherings go-forward!
LOCKING IN FRESHNESS,
FLAVOR, AND VALUE
Once I saw what SealVax could do with marinating, I decided to test out its other capabilities—and that’s where things really took off.
The thinking is simple: as a New Yorker, I have to be strategic with space, especially in my fridge and freezer. I also shop seasonally when I can—hitting the Union Square Farmer’s Market or my local butcher—trying to make the most of every dollar and every ingredient. The key here is making those ingredients last beyond the season. With SealVax, I’ll be able to cut down on food waste dramatically. Fruits, vegetables, proteins, herbs—they will all last longer and stay fresher.
Tomatoes from the farmers’ market? I slice and seal them for use in sandwiches or bruschetta later in the week. Fresh corn on the cob? I have already sealed and frozen some for those cold winter months when I want to taste summer again. I even sealed my BBQ rubs and homemade sauces in SealVax’s MasonSeal jars, ready to go when I need them!
Remember, this is not just about storage—it’s about locking in flavor, texture, and nutritional value. There’s a huge difference in taste between a vacuum-sealed cut of salmon versus one that’s sat open in the fridge for three days. The former still tastes fresh. The latter? Not so much.
THE LEFTOVER REVOLUTION
Let’s be honest—no matter how much planning goes into a cookout, you’re going to end up with leftovers. I came back from the video shoot with tons of ribs, steak cuts, wings and more. And I hate wasting food. With SealVax, I literally took the majority of the leftovers and vacuum sealed them so I could enjoy all of those yummy flavors over the next week. Not only do the leftovers last longer, but they reheat better because they’ve been protected from air and moisture. It’s literally just like unlocking a time capsule of flavor.
And for the dads out there doing weekly meal prep? You can portion out grilled chicken breasts, marinated vegetables, and even grilled fruits like pineapple for smoothies or desserts—all sealed for peak freshness and ready to go.
SUSTAINABILITY MEETS CONVENIENCE
What really sold me on SealVax wasn’t just performance—it was the sustainability factor. I’ve used other vacuum sealers in the past, but they always required proprietary plastic bags or rolls that ended up in the trash. SealVax uses a number of different containers like the aforementioned SeasonSeal and MasonSeal jars. They also have these incredible reusable, washable vacuum bags made of food-safe silicone. They’re tough, durable, and dishwasher-safe, which means you won’t have to buy single-use plastics that end up in a landfill.
It’s also compact. In a New York apartment where counter space is prime real estate, SealVax takes up very little room. It’s the size of an Amazon Echo Dot. I store mine in a drawer as opposed to those bulky units that take up a shelf. The seal is strong, the pump is quiet, and the controls are intuitive. No fuss, no waste, no mess.
MY UNEXPECTED CULINARY ASSISTANT
Beyond BBQ season, I know SealVax will be a staple in my kitchen.
As I prep certain ingredients that are only available in the fall, I’ll seal and freeze them. When Thanksgiving rolls around, I’ll vacuum-pack extra stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce for easy reheating or gifting to neighbors. All of a sudden I feel like a male version of Monica from Friends, except I’m not doling out candy!
FINAL WORD: GRILL SMARTER, EAT FRESHER
If you’re a BBQ enthusiast—or just someone who appreciates good food done right—SealVax is more than worth your attention. It’s not just for food nerds. It’s for every home cook who wants to make the most of their ingredients and time.
For me, it started with one steak that needed to be marinated in a hurry. It’s ended with a full-on kitchen revolution. And I’m not turning back. With SealVax, you’re not just preserving food. You’re preserving flavor, time, and value. And if you ask me, that’s what every New York kitchen deserves.
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