Vacu Vin 2977450 2-1/2-Quart Instant Marinating Container

Product Features

• Marinating container for marinating food in a matter of minutes
• Secure-fitting lid; large pump extracts the air to create a vacuum
• 2-1/2-quart capacity; can also be used as a food-storage container
• Made of durable polycarbonate; top-rack dishwasher-safe
• Measures approximately 10 by 10 by 4 inches

From the Editors

This Vacuum Marinater performs full marination in 10 minutes and tenderizes the meat. Larger pump extracts air faster.
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Customer Response

Father's Day Gift
I bought this gift for my dad for Father's Day. My parents love it so much that they both keep telling me they will never marinate the usual way again. They've not yet had any issues with the construction or quality, but even if they do- it is inexpensive enough to replace fairly easily. I think it's a great kitchen tool.

Master Marinator
I received one of these as a gift and I love it. It quickly tenderizes the meat and since using it I have never had "tough meat" ever. My only complaint is the design of the container, I find the ridges in it makes it take longer to clean up because my marinades tend to get stuck on them. I did order one for my mother for her birthday because I think everyone should have one of these.

Vacu Vin 2977450 2-1/2 Quart Instant Marinating Container
Excellent product! It only takes minutes for your food to marinate! And if you're not marinating anything it makes a great food saver without the hassle of bags, power plugs, etc. Glad I purchased this item. I think I'm going to purchase another one!

Overall a good buy
I purchased the Vacu Vin 2977450 2-1/2-Quart Instant Marinating Container as a present for myself in January, and I've been using it about once or twice a month. Overall, I've been quite happy with the results from using this marinating container. The container is large enough to hold a decent size steak, even just large enough for a large size London broil,
Although of course not a true vacuum, using the pump does help pull the juices into the meat you are marinating, providing a meat cooks very tender with lots of flavor. There are a few downsides however, which keeps me from giving it a perfect five star.
The bottom of the container is raised in the center for reasons I do not understand. I would have much preferred for it to have a flat bottom.
You really need to pour a little water onto the top of the lid, to help to provide a better suction. The first time was very frustrating as it would neither hold the suction, or even create any suction. However, with some patience, it does work, and after a few pumps, you begin to feel the difference in pulling up on the pump.
The product could have come with better instructions with regard to how many pumps is best for various types and sizes of meats. So far, I've ranged from 20 to 25 pumps, with 25 pumps for smaller portions.
In summary, again I am overall, quite happy with this product and consider it as a good choice.

It Works
It works well...

I can definitely tell the difference in the penetration of the marinade into meats. Seems like it should hold up for awhile. Be sure to put what you're marinating in a bad to marinade. No sense making the inside of that bowl messy!

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