# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=24 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Using cooking liquids as sauce](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-cooking-liquids-as-sauce/17261)
**Author:** [@berge](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/berge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-cooking-liquids-as-sauce/17261 "2018-11-02T21:17:05Z")
Can i reduce the cooking juices from cooking chicken confit to use as sauce for the dish? --- ## [Has anyone cooked “Pre” brand....](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/has-anyone-cooked-pre-brand/17238)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Krumm](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kevin_Krumm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/has-anyone-cooked-pre-brand/17238 "2018-11-02T12:14:57Z")
Has anyone cooked “Pre” brand beef directly in the vacuum sealed packaging that it’s sold in? The packaging is BPA Free and i’d Like confirmation that it is safe. Any thoughts? --- ## [How to get air out from Stasher bag](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-get-air-out-from-stasher-bag/17221)
**Author:** [@mejakm](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mejakm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-get-air-out-from-stasher-bag/17221 "2018-10-26T20:04:26Z")
Hey, I made a short video about how to easily remove the air from Stasher bags. :relaxed: --- ## [Still tough after many hours of cooking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/still-tough-after-many-hours-of-cooking/17158)
**Author:** [@Dru](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dru)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/still-tough-after-many-hours-of-cooking/17158 "2023-08-01T11:43:52Z")
I've read all the stories - "you can cut it with a butter knife". Yet I've tried about a half dozen times to get a tough cut of meat to turn out tender, and really, I'm pretty sure I could have done better just cooking … --- ## [Creme Brulee in a bag...](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/creme-brulee-in-a-bag/17062)
**Author:** [@Russell-the-Chef](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Russell-the-Chef)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/creme-brulee-in-a-bag/17062 "2018-10-25T18:57:46Z")
I have tried 2 times to make the Creme Brulee in a bag method. The first time was semi curdled and the 2nd time it turned out like a Creme Anglaise. Both times I cooked at 80 degrees celsius for an hour. The mixture was… --- ## [FYI: THE MAKING OF POULTRY DELI MEATS](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fyi-the-making-of-poultry-deli-meats/17014)
**Author:** [@Zokellib](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Zokellib)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fyi-the-making-of-poultry-deli-meats/17014 "2018-10-14T01:56:31Z")
Was at a relative’s house recently and the TV was tuned to a network showing a HOW IT’S MADE series. One of the 5-minute segments showed how Dietz & Watson Poultry Deli Meats are manufactured. The object of their proce… --- ## [Searing Corned Beef](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-corned-beef/17011)
**Author:** [@john.jcb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/john.jcb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 9:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-corned-beef/17011 "2018-10-17T09:13:23Z")
Corned Beef cooked using sous vide methods is the best I have had. It is extremely tender but does not fall apart as I have seen with other methods. Slicing it cold for sandwiches is also easy to do. Now my question. Do… --- ## [Slide vide Lamb Liver?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/slide-vide-lamb-liver/17005)
**Author:** [@l2oBiN](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/l2oBiN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/slide-vide-lamb-liver/17005 "2018-10-10T06:09:49Z")
Looking for temps and times. --- ## [I can't get a good sear.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/i-cant-get-a-good-sear/16919)
**Author:** [@inor](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/inor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/i-cant-get-a-good-sear/16919 "2018-10-10T01:02:33Z")
Maybe someone can tell me what I am doing wrong. I've tried to sear sous vide cooked steak and pork several times. I'm making sure to dry off the meat and let it sit for a couple of minutes on top of a thing that lets … --- ## [Rack of ribs some bags are ballooning](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/rack-of-ribs-some-bags-are-ballooning/16876)
**Author:** [@sdirghalli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/sdirghalli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/rack-of-ribs-some-bags-are-ballooning/16876 "2018-09-28T13:13:00Z")
Hello, I am mid-cook of two racks of ribs. I separated the racks into for separate half racks and sealed them individually (using a vacuum sealer and food-saver bags). Two of the half racks have developed a significant … --- ## [Eggless Chocolate Cake - Advice!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/eggless-chocolate-cake-advice/16861)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/eggless-chocolate-cake-advice/16861 "2023-09-26T09:10:57Z")
Has anyone here tried to make sous vide chocolate cake without eggs - what were your results and how did you do it? I have someone I want to cook for, but they cannot have any eggs (milk is fine). Thanks! --- ## [Cast Iron vs Carbon Steel --- Which is better for searing thick steaks?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cast-iron-vs-carbon-steel-which-is-better-for-searing-thick-steaks/16813)
**Author:** [@Baalinooo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Baalinooo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cast-iron-vs-carbon-steel-which-is-better-for-searing-thick-steaks/16813 "2020-07-13T12:38:47Z")
Hi, If you had to pick one skillet, and only one, for searing thick steaks, which would you choose: cast iron or carbon steel? Thank you. --- ## [Sous Vide a Bottom Roast 1 day prior to serving... Then What?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-bottom-roast-1-day-prior-to-serving-then-what/16806)
**Author:** [@uli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/uli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 4:21am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-bottom-roast-1-day-prior-to-serving-then-what/16806 "2018-09-28T04:21:05Z")
Hi, My 2.5 pound roast will take 30 hours and will be done Saturday 11pm. I will be serving it the following day on Sunday around 5pm. Does anyone have any suggestions how to store and reheat this for Sunday?? There wil… --- ## [Can you over cook food?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-you-over-cook-food/16783)
**Author:** [@Qll](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Qll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-you-over-cook-food/16783 "2018-09-24T21:42:47Z")
Hello, I have never used the precision cooker. My question is can you over cook meat? I’m a bit confused because all recipes provide a time, but if the meat stays in the cooker, can it over cook? For example, let’s say… --- ## [reheat frozen meals instead of microwaving](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheat-frozen-meals-instead-of-microwaving/16779)
**Author:** [@Noelle\_Laissy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Noelle_Laissy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheat-frozen-meals-instead-of-microwaving/16779 "2018-10-13T15:11:41Z")
hello there, I have been searching for much longer than planned for a simple answer about the temperature (Plus I would have liked Celsius but that's another story) and time under which to put frozen meals in silicone ba… --- ## [Safe cooking time for dairy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/safe-cooking-time-for-dairy/16750)
**Author:** [@grifter56](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/grifter56)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 5:29am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/safe-cooking-time-for-dairy/16750 "2018-09-18T05:29:47Z")
I just recently started cooking sous vide and it got me wondering about food safety. I started a 16 hour cook of a turkey @ 131F and i thought it would be a good idea to throw in some potatoes into the same bath. In th… --- ## [Chicken Breasts - rubbery](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-breasts-rubbery/16677)
**Author:** [@DebbieO](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DebbieO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-breasts-rubbery/16677 "2020-02-11T14:24:29Z")
I made chicken breasts with just seasoning and butter. Cooked at 140 degrees for 2 hrs. They were rubbery although very tasty. Just didn't care for the texture. What did I do wrong? --- ## [Sous Vide Steak tonight, Grill tomorrow... Safe? Quality?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-steak-tonight-grill-tomorrow-safe-quality/16662)
**Author:** [@ASKAND](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ASKAND)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-steak-tonight-grill-tomorrow-safe-quality/16662 "2018-09-12T15:15:52Z")
Hi team! Is it OK to sous vide your 1kg Tomahawk steak, say on Friday night, put it in the fridge once you're happy it's done, then grill it on Saturday for lunch? Is it safe? Will the steak come out just as good? If… --- ## [Can this recipe be done sous vide ? (Cheesecake with amaretto)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-this-recipe-be-done-sous-vide-cheesecake-with-amaretto/16659)
**Author:** [@JackyTCD](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JackyTCD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-this-recipe-be-done-sous-vide-cheesecake-with-amaretto/16659 "2018-09-14T13:12:37Z")
Cheesecake with amaretto. 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup (207g) sugar 3 tbsp (24g) flour 4 eggs, room temperature 1 cup (230g) sour cream 1 tsp almond extract 5 tbsp (75g) amaretto liqueur Should 8… --- ## [Tri Tip](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tri-tip/16520)
**Author:** [@RitaS](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RitaS)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tri-tip/16520 "2019-07-16T12:54:48Z")
Enjoyed a grilled Tri Tip at friends home, but felt I could make it better cooking sous vide. Has anyone cooked this cut of meat? And what was your experience? --- ## [How long and at what temp do you cook chuck roast chop suey cuts?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-long-and-at-what-temp-do-you-cook-chuck-roast-chop-suey-cuts/16507)
**Author:** [@Dalchi22](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dalchi22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-long-and-at-what-temp-do-you-cook-chuck-roast-chop-suey-cuts/16507 "2018-09-04T01:23:00Z")
I want to cook my chop suey meat but cannot find a recipe. Anyone try this before? I want it tender but not falling apart. Thanks! --- ## [Good Veggies Recipe?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/good-veggies-recipe/16493)
**Author:** [@JillyBean](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JillyBean)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/good-veggies-recipe/16493 "2019-06-27T13:55:25Z")
I'm contemplating buying a second Sous Vide so I can do veggies at a higher temp while the meats sous vide at a different temp. I've yet in my life to master a veggie side dish that is fabulous other than potatoes or… --- ## [Liquify/cook tomatoes for tomato sauce? What temp and time?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/liquify-cook-tomatoes-for-tomato-sauce-what-temp-and-time/16455)
**Author:** [@l2oBiN](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/l2oBiN)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/liquify-cook-tomatoes-for-tomato-sauce-what-temp-and-time/16455 "2018-10-17T20:40:12Z")
I have about 50kg of tomatoes that I am planning to cook with sous vide. I am removing the green core wedge and am blending them then adding to a sous vide bag. I would like to cook/liquify them with sous vide. Then I wi… --- ## [Poached potatoes - would like to use less than 1 pound](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/poached-potatoes-would-like-to-use-less-than-1-pound/16384)
**Author:** [@Vin64](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vin64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/poached-potatoes-would-like-to-use-less-than-1-pound/16384 "2018-08-28T19:04:41Z")
I’d like to make this recipe but use less than amount of potatoes called for. This recipe calls for 1 pound of potatoes to be cooked at 190F / 87.3C for 1 hour. Question: if I decide to use a lesser amount of potatoe… --- ## [Sirloin Tip Roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sirloin-tip-roast/16383)
**Author:** [@Jungle](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jungle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sirloin-tip-roast/16383 "2018-09-04T14:46:47Z")
Hi there, I have a 2 lb sirloin tip roast which I'd like to have at medium rare. It is about 5 inches thick at the thickest point. How long should I cook it for? Thanks! --- ## [Long cook time for pulled pork/Boston butt](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/long-cook-time-for-pulled-pork-boston-butt/16371)
**Author:** [@csx4780](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/csx4780)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/long-cook-time-for-pulled-pork-boston-butt/16371 "2018-09-06T20:44:50Z")
Ok so everyone was kind enough to reply to my brisket thread so let’s talk about pulled pork. Anyone see why 165 for 72 hours would be a bad thing? Thanks! --- ## [Langostinos LAB](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/langostinos-lab/16368)
**Author:** [@Arandanos](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Arandanos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/langostinos-lab/16368 "2018-10-17T00:54:26Z")
Ingredientes Langostinos Mantequilla Laurel Sal Azúcar Cáscara de limón amarillo Preparación Marinar por 15 minutos los langostinos con sal y azúcar en partes iguales Lavar con agua fría, ponerlos en la bolsa con un … --- ## [Long cook time for brisket](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/long-cook-time-for-brisket/16348)
**Author:** [@csx4780](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/csx4780)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/long-cook-time-for-brisket/16348 "2019-07-12T15:14:39Z")
Does anybody see an issue with doing a 48 to 54 hour cook for a brisket @155? Thanks! --- ## [Large Tenderloin cook time - HELP!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/large-tenderloin-cook-time-help/16344)
**Author:** [@rdw](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rdw)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/large-tenderloin-cook-time-help/16344 "2018-09-12T17:30:23Z")
I am cooking two 3.5 pound center cut tenderloins tomorrow and can't find a good answer for how long to cook and what temp. It is bigger than a steak and smaller than a roast. What I have are 3.5lb pieces that are 10" lo… --- ## [How far down in pot should Anova be?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-far-down-in-pot-should-anova-be/16331)
**Author:** [@Vin64](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vin64)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-far-down-in-pot-should-anova-be/16331 "2018-08-27T16:38:07Z")
Hi all, Haven't even plugged my in yet; but I want to know how far down in the pot should the unit go? My guess is the heating element at the bottom should not touch the bottom of the pot. Any corrections, answers apprec… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=23) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=25)