I use both, and 4 ouncers. the one thing I have found that makes the most difference is the use of a pressure gauge rather than a rattler. The rattler releases pressure too quickly at the end and bags rupture.

Using the gauge and monitoring progress carefully has resulted in zero bag failures after doing a couple hundred. it is also more efficient as you can cram a lot more product in the cooker with the bags.


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