# General **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/general/29.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [\[Wish List\] Chamber Vac / Blast Chiller?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wish-list-chamber-vac-blast-chiller/32866)
**Author:** [@kiboko](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kiboko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wish-list-chamber-vac-blast-chiller/32866 "2024-02-19T20:03:41Z")
I feel like I am about to start a rumor, :rofl:. When is the next gen counter top chamber vac with blast chiller functionality coming? This is all an idea in my :exploding\_head: and something of a wish list item. --- ## [\[New Product Suggestion\] Bag Sealer](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-product-suggestion-bag-sealer/32865)
**Author:** [@kiboko](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kiboko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-product-suggestion-bag-sealer/32865 "2024-02-20T15:32:25Z")
Hi Anova, As an owner of the Anova Chamber Vacuum, Precision Cooker Pro, Vacuum Sealer Pro and Precision Oven, I find that a light weight double bag sealer on it’s own is missing from the product family and would be use… --- ## [Hello, My First Post ..... Mutton](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hello-my-first-post-mutton/32783)
**Author:** [@Geoff\_S](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Geoff_S)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hello-my-first-post-mutton/32783 "2024-01-29T18:14:12Z")
First of all, I think my Anova kit is the business and has opened up so many new ways of cooking food. But I have hit a bit of a problem. I have some nice mutton leg steaks but cannot find any reference to a sous vide … --- ## [UK based / Europe (Aldi lidl) cheap "parfait" brand jars](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/uk-based-europe-aldi-lidl-cheap-parfait-brand-jars/32722)
**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 11:44am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/uk-based-europe-aldi-lidl-cheap-parfait-brand-jars/32722 "2024-01-06T11:44:42Z")
Every xmas both Aldi & Lidl europe stock pates in parfait jars. Every new year they reduce the excess unsold. The jars are typically the expensive parfait brand from france. which depending on the contents (designed to… --- ## [Farewell](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/farewell/32677)
**Author:** [@TORI](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TORI)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/farewell/32677 "2024-01-07T14:32:39Z")
A year ago after purchasing a sous vide contraption and asserting that I would not waiver while traversing the learning curve involved in mastering sous vide cooking, I returned the equipment to Costco. I could no longer… --- ## [Food safety](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/food-safety/32528)
**Author:** [@Norm](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Norm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/food-safety/32528 "2023-11-22T16:54:17Z")
I’m new to Sous Vide and my primary concern is with food safety. I would like to take some Sous Vide ribeye steaks on a camping trip. I typically cool them in cold water after cooking. Can someone tell me if its safe to … --- ## [Problems Compressing Pineapple](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/problems-compressing-pineapple/32446)
**Author:** [@alexhop](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/alexhop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/problems-compressing-pineapple/32446 "2023-11-10T18:27:39Z")
I recently got a new Anova Chamber sealer and I was excited to try out compressing pineapple. I followed the directions for the Compressed Luxardo Pineapple. I probably ran the compression 15-20 times. The pineapple was … --- ## [ACV: Spout Pouch Vacuum Bags?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/acv-spout-pouch-vacuum-bags/32156)
**Author:** [@kiboko](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kiboko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/acv-spout-pouch-vacuum-bags/32156 "2023-07-18T18:56:17Z")
Hey Community, I was wondering if anyone new of a spout pouch bag that would work well in a chamber vac the ACV? I often make batches of sauces and marinades that I would like to home package in spout bags to aid in us… --- ## [What happened to the EU store?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-happened-to-the-eu-store/32116)
**Author:** [@lu\_zero](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lu_zero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-happened-to-the-eu-store/32116 "2023-10-16T15:44:51Z")
I was thinking of buying a second oven as a present and… eu.anovaculinary.com does not point to the right place. --- ## [Customer support… or lack thereof! How about some response](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/customer-support-or-lack-thereof-how-about-some-response/31948)
**Author:** [@gotwqqd](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/gotwqqd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/customer-support-or-lack-thereof-how-about-some-response/31948 "2023-10-29T16:43:17Z")
Love the product(oven). But am unable to use a large part of its abilities due to the fact I have no temp probe. The plug was broken during packaging and is not usable. An hour after opening the unit I sent an email abo… --- ## [Bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bags/31873)
**Author:** [@Jayson](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jayson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bags/31873 "2025-06-30T02:17:31Z")
Hey group, Just wanted to check and see if non Anova vacuum seal bags will work in the Anova sealer? Jay --- ## [Intended use for the Precision Pro Sealer vacuum port/hose](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/intended-use-for-the-precision-pro-sealer-vacuum-port-hose/31868)
**Author:** [@ZacMid](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ZacMid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/intended-use-for-the-precision-pro-sealer-vacuum-port-hose/31868 "2026-01-08T01:13:27Z")
When looking for a vacuum sealer, I considered the included vacuum hose/port accessory on the Anova Precision Pro to be a plus, but on doing some searching, I can’t actually work out what to use it for; it seems almost t… --- ## [Temperature setting dropped](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temperature-setting-dropped/31850)
**Author:** [@watersjc](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/watersjc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temperature-setting-dropped/31850 "2023-04-03T04:54:02Z")
Friends I set my Nano up to cook all day while I was at work. I did not set the timer. When I got home app 9 hours later, the temperature setting was set to a very low temp (I think it was 45 degrees). Has anyone exp… --- ## [Tried Cole's "smokey salmon" (Brits beware)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tried-coles-smokey-salmon-brits-beware/31825)
**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 9:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tried-coles-smokey-salmon-brits-beware/31825 "2023-03-12T09:42:49Z")
Thank goodness I used salmon fillet scraps to try this one out because it was Kraft “Blue box” salty. I immediately ignored the “salt your fish” (30 mins in the fridge prior to dry mix application) I used my excelle… --- ## [Leveraging Booker & Dax SearZall. Raclette toaster!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/leveraging-booker-dax-searzall-raclette-toaster/31809)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 9:51am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/leveraging-booker-dax-searzall-raclette-toaster/31809 "2023-03-15T09:51:51Z")
I am having great fun using my SearZall while on vacation here in Florida and with convenient shopping for last-minute inspirations. Last night while not quite asleep Irealized that the SearZall might toast raclette. T… --- ## [Booker & Dax Searzall finally!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/booker-dax-searzall-finally/31773)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/booker-dax-searzall-finally/31773 "2023-02-17T21:06:03Z")
I got my ANOVA PC sous vide cooker fifteen months ago. As soon as I expressed interest my SiL gave me his Searzall that he found little use for. Not having a proper torch, I had little use for it. Now I have a Bernzom… --- ## [Stop after reaching desired time](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/stop-after-reaching-desired-time/31681)
**Author:** [@Normelli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Normelli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/stop-after-reaching-desired-time/31681 "2023-02-03T14:56:15Z")
Hi, I just received my Anova Nano and it don’t stop after set time. Shouldn’t it do that? --- ## [Only sealing in Anova vacuum chamber.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/only-sealing-in-anova-vacuum-chamber/31637)
**Author:** [@Macflito](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Macflito)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/only-sealing-in-anova-vacuum-chamber/31637 "2023-05-23T01:17:55Z")
Is it possible to do only non-vacuum sealing in the Anova vaccum chamber? Regards, Fernando Morán --- ## [Anova should make a ???](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-should-make-a/31505)
**Author:** [@TK648](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TK648)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-should-make-a/31505 "2022-12-17T20:32:16Z")
I think that ANOVA should have an APO rack that would bring the APO up to eye level, But in the mean time, I will have to build my own. --- ## [Anova Vacuum Chamber: Can I marinate without using a bag?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-vacuum-chamber-can-i-marinate-without-using-a-bag/31460)
**Author:** [@sunshinesarah](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/sunshinesarah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-vacuum-chamber-can-i-marinate-without-using-a-bag/31460 "2023-02-07T12:59:43Z")
I know we can pickle using low jars in the vacuum chamber. However, Anova has a recipe for pickled mushrooms (and also to cool down boiled potatoes) using bags (Chamber Vacuum Sealer Recipes – Anova Culinary). That’s p… --- ## [Controlling More Than One Cooker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/controlling-more-than-one-cooker/31088)
**Author:** [@eapples](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/eapples)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/controlling-more-than-one-cooker/31088 "2022-09-12T16:54:47Z")
Is it possible to control more than one cooker using the app on one phone? I searched the available articles, and it’s not clear to me that the app will allow control of multiple cookers. Thank you for your help. --- ## [Remove the create RECIPE section from the app (It's useless) (Details in topic)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/remove-the-create-recipe-section-from-the-app-its-useless-details-in-topic/31023)
**Author:** [@Matt\_C](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Matt_C)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/remove-the-create-recipe-section-from-the-app-its-useless-details-in-topic/31023 "2022-10-14T22:53:28Z")
You guys should just remove the create recipe section from the app because it make no sense, and because it makes no sense, it’s literally useless. When it comes to something like this, the whole reason for the creation … --- ## [Using the Chamber vacuum to hydrate cookie dough?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-the-chamber-vacuum-to-hydrate-cookie-dough/30862)
**Author:** [@kiboko](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kiboko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 6:57am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-the-chamber-vacuum-to-hydrate-cookie-dough/30862 "2022-07-27T06:57:48Z")
Was reading thru the following cookie Anova recipe suggests using precision chamber vacuum to accelerate dough hydration but does not go into any detail. https://oven.anovaculinary.com/recipe/AHvyP6iTlndURu8wbhQY Just … --- ## [Help... Anyone found a hack to fit Precision Cooker Stand?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/help-anyone-found-a-hack-to-fit-precision-cooker-stand/30842)
**Author:** [@kitbls](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kitbls)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/help-anyone-found-a-hack-to-fit-precision-cooker-stand/30842 "2023-03-12T09:49:18Z")
Got my first Anova Precision Cooker as a gift recently. I ordered a stand so i don’t have to store it in a drawer. Annoyed as hell, only to find out my Anova Precision Cooker doesn’t fit in the Anova Precision Stand. A… --- ## [Why is once frozen seafood thawed for market?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-is-once-frozen-seafood-thawed-for-market/30765)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-is-once-frozen-seafood-thawed-for-market/30765 "2022-08-30T22:55:08Z")
Does not each freezing degrade the quality? There are continuing reports of Herring Worm Anisakis simplex infection in Japan, also Scandinavia. Not in the USA only because it is not a reportable required disease, thoug… --- ## [Aggravated! Arrrgh! At ~ 5 mm fittings incompatible!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/aggravated-arrrgh-at-5-mm-fittings-incompatible/30753)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/aggravated-arrrgh-at-5-mm-fittings-incompatible/30753 "2022-06-07T22:39:31Z")
I bought that other brand’s Jar Sealer with 5 mm fittings. But they are just enough different that ANOVA ~ 5 mm fittings don’t fit tightly - and everyone has glued their tube and fittings together so I can’t even pull t… --- ## [Who are Searzall & Spinzall BOOKER & DAX?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/who-are-searzall-spinzall-booker-dax/30746)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/who-are-searzall-spinzall-booker-dax/30746 "2022-12-03T07:16:21Z")
Am I the only one that reads the dedication pages of a book? I am reading at - desultorily - Dave Arnold’s Liquid Intelligence, dedicated to his sons Booker and Dax. Can anyone recommend a food-nerd forum like this one… --- ## [Food safety \*danger zone\*, and Abbott Labs \*Cronobacter\* contamination.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/food-safety-danger-zone-and-abbott-labs-cronobacter-contamination/30717)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/food-safety-danger-zone-and-abbott-labs-cronobacter-contamination/30717 "2022-05-26T14:10:20Z")
I found a 1974 academic paper reporting concerns with Cronobacter bacillus at Abbott Labs’ Sturgis, MN infant formula factory. It had common sensical home food safety recommendations; do not use/re-use excess previously… --- ## [Precision Chamber Sealer Applications](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-chamber-sealer-applications/30690)
**Author:** [@DebbieD](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DebbieD)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-chamber-sealer-applications/30690 "2023-06-23T16:53:44Z")
Okay it’s new - and while the possibilities are many, there are only a handful of tried-and-tested recipes available so far. So, before I experiment on my own, I’ll ask here. Here’s the first possible application that … --- ## [Precision Vacuum Chamber Error](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-vacuum-chamber-error/30659)
**Author:** [@AgileMJOLNIR](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AgileMJOLNIR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 7:25am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-vacuum-chamber-error/30659 "2024-11-03T07:25:13Z")
Got my Vacuum chamber a couple weeks again and used it about 7 or 8 times and it’s been great. Last night I used it to vacuum something and immediately after I tried using it again and now it throws an “E1” error code an… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/general/29.md) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/general/29.md?page=2)