# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=23 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [prime roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prime-roast/18117)
**Author:** [@gene](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/gene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prime-roast/18117 "2018-12-06T12:02:30Z")
have a PRIME boneless strip roast about 3 lbs, like about med, med rare, how do i go about cooking it, ive seen cooking times up to 24 hrs, prime should be less?? thanks gene --- ## [Steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/steak/18062)
**Author:** [@Silvio](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Silvio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/steak/18062 "2018-12-08T13:08:13Z")
I have allready made severall thing with my anova The only thing that nevers goes well is the colour of my steak. The texture is ok, very soft but i'm not getting the pink colour What's am i doing wrong? 1 hour on 54… --- ## [Prep and Freeze](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prep-and-freeze/18006)
**Author:** [@HammieTime](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/HammieTime)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prep-and-freeze/18006 "2018-12-26T13:49:36Z")
Beginner question. Can I prep food seasoned but, uncooked in vacuum sealed bags to be frozen and cooked later? Like veggies and chicken, meatballs, pretty much anything. Thanks in advance, HammieTime --- ## [Whole ham](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/whole-ham/17986)
**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/whole-ham/17986 "2018-12-02T18:08:40Z")
How long and what temp for 9lb boneless ham? I’m hungry already. --- ## [Melting Pork Fat with Sous VIde? Can You?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/melting-pork-fat-with-sous-vide-can-you/17984)
**Author:** [@peterrubenstein](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/peterrubenstein)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/melting-pork-fat-with-sous-vide-can-you/17984 "2018-12-01T14:02:28Z")
I've Roasted, Smoked and Pressure Cooked and now Sous Vide'd Pork Butt's... with all except Sous Vide, the 'marbling' or just plain Fat has more or less dissolved... I love the texture, taste and juiciness of Sous Vide'… --- ## [Can I season the meat before freezing?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-i-season-the-meat-before-freezing/17922)
**Author:** [@RickD1245](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RickD1245)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-i-season-the-meat-before-freezing/17922 "2018-11-29T17:51:42Z")
Just received my APC and will be doing steaks tomorrow night. My wife and I buy a lot of meat in quantity at CostCo and then vacuum pack it ourselves at home. We do not use salt for dietary reasons so we use Mrs Dash a… --- ## [2 Entries.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/2-entries/17917)
**Author:** [@BDesplaines](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/BDesplaines)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/2-entries/17917 "2018-12-02T20:18:18Z")
Can I cook 2 Entries at the same time, like chicken breast and small potatoes? --- ## [sous vide whole duck](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-whole-duck/17830)
**Author:** [@mrwines](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mrwines)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-whole-duck/17830 "2018-11-30T14:53:59Z")
I am looking for a recipe for whole duck sous vide. Can anyone help? --- ## [Spiral Half Ham](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/spiral-half-ham/17735)
**Author:** [@mhherr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mhherr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/spiral-half-ham/17735 "2019-01-10T18:57:27Z")
Want a properly heated spiral ham on the table for the next holiday dinner? One that's not dried out? Sous vide is the simplest solution. Select the ham(s) of your choice when they go on sale. I picked up a couple of … --- ## [Which type of jar to use?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/which-type-of-jar-to-use/17722)
**Author:** [@AlehCemy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlehCemy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/which-type-of-jar-to-use/17722 "2018-11-23T22:51:11Z")
This might be a stupid question, but I want to make some dulche de leche, creme brûlée, and some other desserts. I can find easily here the mason jars (with lids and bands), the preserving jars (that the lid is just one … --- ## [Cooking a whole turkey with a Sous Vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-a-whole-turkey-with-a-sous-vide/17706)
**Author:** [@ScubaBob](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ScubaBob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-a-whole-turkey-with-a-sous-vide/17706 "2018-12-01T16:59:23Z")
I did a whole bird sous vide and it was great. I started by seasoning it with a rub and putting some rosemary and thyme springs on top and smoking it for an hour on a BBQ so it would have a smoky flavor. I then stuffed i… --- ## [How to sous vide a whole turkey](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-sous-vide-a-whole-turkey/17704)
**Author:** [@marc007](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/marc007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-sous-vide-a-whole-turkey/17704 "2018-11-23T03:40:34Z")
I looked everywhere only to find a way to sous vide a whole turkey. Nothing! The recipes either recommended taking the turkey apart (not compatible with a traditional Thanksgiving), or getting a very small turkey (about … --- ## [First attempt at tri-tip steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-attempt-at-tri-tip-steak/17652)
**Author:** [@nestorph](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nestorph)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-attempt-at-tri-tip-steak/17652 "2018-12-03T16:49:11Z")
I received a nice tri-tip roast months ago and finally got around to cooking it. The range of recommended hours for sous vide was wild, running from two hours to 24. I elected to go with nine hours at 130 degrees and was… --- ## [Cooking guide by thickness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-guide-by-thickness/17561)
**Author:** [@MLev](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MLev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-guide-by-thickness/17561 "2018-11-19T14:12:52Z")
Hello, just got the device and first time trying this out.. I have a 2 lb pork tenderloin that is about 3.5 inches wide by 2 inches high. How long do I cook it? Recipie is for 1 lb. this is 2 lbs... is there a gui… --- ## [My first adventure, boneless, skinless chicken breasts -- not a screaming success, not a failure](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-first-adventure-boneless-skinless-chicken-breasts-not-a-screaming-success-not-a-failure/17550)
**Author:** [@nellienobody](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nellienobody)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-first-adventure-boneless-skinless-chicken-breasts-not-a-screaming-success-not-a-failure/17550 "2019-10-12T11:43:11Z")
For a long time, I have wanted to cook, vacuum seal, and freeze chicken, salmon, and other meats as an alternative to canned meats. The only problem was figuring out a low-salt, low-fat method to cook them that retained … --- ## [Reheat ham slices and mashed potatoes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheat-ham-slices-and-mashed-potatoes/17481)
**Author:** [@debseg](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/debseg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheat-ham-slices-and-mashed-potatoes/17481 "2018-11-16T15:32:25Z")
I had some leftover spiral ham slices and cooked mashed potatoes in the freezer in vacuum seal bags. I thawed in the refrigerator and then reheated in my sous vide for 45 minutes (because that was the time till I wanted … --- ## [Reheat Frozen Smoked Turkey?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheat-frozen-smoked-turkey/17468)
**Author:** [@leel](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/leel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheat-frozen-smoked-turkey/17468 "2018-11-15T16:40:11Z")
Hey everyone. I see lots of posts about reheating cooked turkey, but not reheating cooked turkey that's been frozen. Today I smoked five 2lb bone-in, skin-on turkey breasts for Thanksgiving (which is 8 days away). Sup… --- ## [Sliced fillet](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sliced-fillet/17451)
**Author:** [@Tel](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Tel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sliced-fillet/17451 "2018-11-17T03:37:24Z")
Ideas for sous vide fillet!!? Wanting to serve beef fillet sliced from a joint rather than as steaks. Has anyone done this before sous vide? If so, what recipe/time and temperature works best? Picture is a piece of fil… --- ## [Cooking for a dinner party](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-for-a-dinner-party/17441)
**Author:** [@NinaM](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/NinaM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-for-a-dinner-party/17441 "2018-11-13T15:22:21Z")
Hi all, I’m having a dinner party and need to cook two 1.5kg eye fillet roasts to rare/medium rare. Is the machine able to do both at the same time and what temperature and for long is recommended? Thank you Nina --- ## [Maiale al Latte - anyone tried this?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/maiale-al-latte-anyone-tried-this/17367)
**Author:** [@Robin\_Donald](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Robin_Donald)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/maiale-al-latte-anyone-tried-this/17367 "2018-11-08T20:58:00Z")
Hi. I'm pleased to join the Anova community. As a frequent visitor to Italy, I have often seen their famous Maile al Latte - litterally "Pork in Milk". Have any of you Anova heroes ever tried this or anything similar? … --- ## [Boneless Loin Pork Chops](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/boneless-loin-pork-chops/17354)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_D\_Cianflone](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Joseph_D_Cianflone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/boneless-loin-pork-chops/17354 "2018-11-09T14:00:21Z")
I cut some chops about an inch thick, I seasoned them with Salt, Pepper, Garlic, a drizzle of honey & some olive oil. 140 for 1 hour Finished in a screaming hot pan then reduced the juices. Best Chops ever! --- ## [Electric hot plate for searing](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/electric-hot-plate-for-searing/17350)
**Author:** [@mbaynard](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mbaynard)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 11:12am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/electric-hot-plate-for-searing/17350 "2020-04-07T11:12:00Z")
When I sear inside I set off the smoke alarms and scare the dogs so I need any outdoor option. Grill is ok but I want to use my cast iron skillets on an electric convention or standard hot plate. Anyone have any recom… --- ## [Cooking time by thickness or Weight?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-by-thickness-or-weight/17344)
**Author:** [@B101](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/B101)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-by-thickness-or-weight/17344 "2019-08-01T23:43:26Z")
I've just ordered the Sous Vide, but I have a couple questions.. Is the cooking time for based entirely on Weight or thickness? If I have a 2" thick steak that weighs 1 lb vs a 3/4" steak that weighs 1 lb, is the cook… --- ## [Sous Vide Chocolate and Bananas Bars with Walnuts](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-chocolate-and-bananas-bars-with-walnuts/17340)
**Author:** [@beststar](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/beststar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 11:21am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-chocolate-and-bananas-bars-with-walnuts/17340 "2018-11-05T11:21:33Z")
Chocolate and Bananas Bars with Walnuts We love to eat chocolate and bananas. But have we ever made chocolate and banana together with a recipe? If you do not, then look at this recipe carefully. And create your own home… --- ## [How to use Foodsaver without juice from food leaking into tray when sealing even when you are using the gentle and moist setting](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-use-foodsaver-without-juice-from-food-leaking-into-tray-when-sealing-even-when-you-are-using-the-gentle-and-moist-setting/17335)
**Author:** [@Judy\_L\_Kurban](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Judy_L_Kurban)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-use-foodsaver-without-juice-from-food-leaking-into-tray-when-sealing-even-when-you-are-using-the-gentle-and-moist-setting/17335 "2018-11-22T18:14:30Z")
How do you seal a food saver bag with food in it that has a lot of juice and keep it from leaking into the tray of the foodsealer even on the gentle and moist food setting? --- ## [Ziplock cooking bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ziplock-cooking-bags/17318)
**Author:** [@TimTDP](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TimTDP)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ziplock-cooking-bags/17318 "2023-02-02T19:05:14Z")
I want to use ziploc bags rather than vacuum bags From a safety perspective, do I need to buy a specific type of ziploc bag? Thanks in advance --- ## [Cooking baths](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-baths/17317)
**Author:** [@TimTDP](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TimTDP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-baths/17317 "2018-11-10T15:42:07Z")
|Is it worthwhile to get a dedicated cooking container like the EVERIE Hinged Collapsible Sous Vide Container Lid Compatible with Anova Culinary Precision Cookers and 12,18,22 Quart Rubbermaid Container (Side Mount) htt… --- ## [Turkey](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/turkey/17314)
**Author:** [@Susan524](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Susan524)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/turkey/17314 "2018-11-04T00:40:03Z")
I have made whole pasture raised chickesous vide. Would I make a turkey the shame way? Just cook it longer? Any thoughts? --- ## [Steak?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/steak/17313)
**Author:** [@Kavan\_S\_Sidhu](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kavan_S_Sidhu)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/steak/17313 "2018-11-12T20:19:15Z")
Steak for example, what is better? Sear first and then vide? Or vide first and then sear afterwards? --- ## [No problems here.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/no-problems-here/17302)
**Author:** [@Davianni](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Davianni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/no-problems-here/17302 "2018-11-03T02:22:50Z")
I’m now in my fourth week and must admit I can’t understand the complaints of other users. I’m definately no cook! I started small, getting used to the sous way of cooking, and the whole process of pre-cooking my food th… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=22) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=24)