There’s something wildly powerful about sealing things away from time itself. Bread, steak, soup, whatever you’ve got, suddenly suspended in a plastic cocoon, ready for time travel.
Think of it this way: in a world where lettuce wilts before you’ve had a chance to show it the vinaigrette, a vacuum sealer is your insurance policy. It’s also one of those gadgets that feels indulgent until you realize it pays for itself in food you don’t throw out, freezer burn you never see again, and leftovers that somehow taste as good on day four as they did on day one.
And right now, one of the most practical little machines out there is marked down from over $100 to under $25. The GJX Food Vacuum Sealer Machine solves ten problems at once. It keeps bulk buys fresh, makes meal prep less chaotic, saves space in the fridge, and even steps in when you want to sous vide like a French chef with a control problem.
Normally, you’d expect a sleek machine like this to run closer to the price of a fancy dinner out, but even after Labor Day, Amazon is practically paying you to clear counter space for it. At 77% off, this deal is outrageous.
The GJX Food Vacuum Sealer packs a 75KPA suction power, meaning it gets every last whisper of air out of the bag to keep your food fresher for longer. It comes with both dry and wet modes, so you can seal everything from delicate herbs to marinated meats without making a mess.
A digital countdown timer makes it idiot-proof, and you get 20 vacuum seal bags included right off the bat. Compact and designed for easy storage, it’s an ideal fit for kitchens of any size, whether you’re freezing garden produce, storing leftovers, or batch-cooking for the week.
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This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to cooking classes that will level-up your skills to new dinnerware to upgrade your holiday hosting. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.