# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=26 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [After sous vide the vacuum bag was full with air](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/after-sous-vide-the-vacuum-bag-was-full-with-air/15436)
**Author:** [@Radnoti\_Blanka](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Radnoti_Blanka)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/after-sous-vide-the-vacuum-bag-was-full-with-air/15436 "2018-07-10T21:53:11Z")
Hey, i was fallow the recepies, after sucking out the air, and close the bag, i made the meat (turkey breast, 62 C - 6 hours). When it was done, the vacuum bag was full with air (lot of air). I messed it up? is it edible… --- ## [Ribs mistake](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ribs-mistake/15411)
**Author:** [@lilmikey.ab](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lilmikey.ab)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ribs-mistake/15411 "2020-02-17T13:32:28Z")
So I've done a set of ribs before and they were great. I bought some more on Saturday to prep for the end of the month, cause they are a 4 hour prep... Unfortunately I noticed they are side ribs, not back ribs. Has anyon… --- ## [Dry Brisket...several different ways](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/dry-brisket-several-different-ways/15407)
**Author:** [@Cubaneagle](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Cubaneagle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/dry-brisket-several-different-ways/15407 "2018-07-05T14:03:56Z")
I've tried brisket now several different ways and times in the Sous Vide and Smoking, searing etc. 2 hour smoke. 24 hour Sous Vide @ 170. torch sear 6 hour smoke. 38 hour sous vide @ 155. Broil for char and a few other … --- ## [Need help in sending Sous vide hanger steak...](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/need-help-in-sending-sous-vide-hanger-steak/15395)
**Author:** [@watchguy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/watchguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/need-help-in-sending-sous-vide-hanger-steak/15395 "2018-07-10T17:39:37Z")
Hello, first time poster. So here goes. My daughter just recently went away to college, and being the thoughtful dad that I am wanted to send her some Sous vide hanger steaks with some friends that were going up to see h… --- ## [Cook temp/time on precooked ribs/chix](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cook-temp-time-on-precooked-ribs-chix/15368)
**Author:** [@whybuynew1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/whybuynew1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cook-temp-time-on-precooked-ribs-chix/15368 "2018-06-30T18:30:56Z")
Our neighborhood grocer (because of the 4th of july} has 1/2 smoked chickens (reasonably flat) 2 to a pack in quality cryovac packaging. Also 1/2 slab sauceless smoked baby backs. Wasn't sure of the best time/temp for re… --- ## [First timer sous vide steak- What went wrong?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-timer-sous-vide-steak-what-went-wrong/15365)
**Author:** [@jc.icegal](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jc.icegal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-timer-sous-vide-steak-what-went-wrong/15365 "2018-07-10T03:01:44Z")
Hey everyone, First timer here and need some advise. I tried to sous vide my first steak and didn't come up right :disappointed: I had two sirloin steak about 200g each and 1 inch thick. Simple seasoning with salt an… --- ## [Ugh! (non-sous vide steak)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ugh-non-sous-vide-steak/15358)
**Author:** [@fischersd](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/fischersd)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ugh-non-sous-vide-steak/15358 "2018-07-10T10:19:10Z")
You know, just to remind myself what I WASN'T missing - two nights ago, I took a "wing steak" and did it the traditional way on my Weber electric BBQ (I'm an apartment dweller - only legal way I can BBQ on my balcony). … --- ## [Another Ice Bath Question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/another-ice-bath-question/15336)
**Author:** [@Luvflt](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Luvflt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/another-ice-bath-question/15336 "2018-06-28T10:53:55Z")
I basically know that and ice bath is for food safety. I am a little unclear about it. Does it have to be done every time. Example: If I make chicken breast (two packages with two in each package) one to consume after it… --- ## [Outside round Steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/outside-round-steak/15321)
**Author:** [@Blackoctaupus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Blackoctaupus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/outside-round-steak/15321 "2018-06-29T03:08:16Z")
Bought two outside round steak of about 300 gram and I like my steak cook rare. how should I do it to get it rare. They are about 1 inch tick. They will be vacuum sealed Thank you all for you helps --- ## [Sous Vide Japanese Eggplant with Fried Udon Noodles](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-japanese-eggplant-with-fried-udon-noodles/15308)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-japanese-eggplant-with-fried-udon-noodles/15308 "2018-06-26T13:15:23Z")
\[image\] Ingredients: \* 2 Japanese eggplants \* 1/4 cup soy sauce \* 1/4 cup brown sugar \* 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil \* 2 tablespoons of fried chili-garlic paste Directions: 1. Chop the eggplants into wedges. 2. … --- ## [My steak is overcooked](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-steak-is-overcooked/15301)
**Author:** [@Costcobeef](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Costcobeef)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-steak-is-overcooked/15301 "2018-07-10T13:37:48Z")
Hi all, I’ve cooked 4 steaks since purchasing my anova wifi. First 2 steaks were 1 inch ny strips from Costco. Last 2 were slightly thinner porter houses. 1st time cooked to medium was quite good and pink as expected … --- ## [Corned Beef](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/corned-beef/15295)
**Author:** [@mgoody](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mgoody)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/corned-beef/15295 "2018-07-01T13:30:40Z")
Hi This may be a silly question. I quite often buy corned beef (silverside) from the butcher; traditionally I've cooked it with a quartered onion, honey, pepper corns etc in either a slow cooker or a pressure cooker a… --- ## [ice bath](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ice-bath/15264)
**Author:** [@IRAE10](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/IRAE10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ice-bath/15264 "2018-06-23T21:43:25Z")
I've read several recipes that call for placing the cooked item in an ice bath, Why? What does cooling the meat before searing actually do? Isn't the enter of the food cold after searing? Signed Very Confused --- ## [Curious Cook Time Question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/curious-cook-time-question/15216)
**Author:** [@Luvflt](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Luvflt)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/curious-cook-time-question/15216 "2018-07-16T16:45:48Z")
I am new to all this. I recently saw a video for cooking a pork loin roast. The video showed cooking an 8 lb roast at 140 for 10 hrs. and it came out perfectly. I tried one that was only about 3 pounds (I cut the roast i… --- ## [Container and cheap steaks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/container-and-cheap-steaks/15200)
**Author:** [@Dirk](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dirk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/container-and-cheap-steaks/15200 "2018-06-23T22:03:48Z")
Hi All, New dude here and you have probably heard these questions before but as I am new also to any forum I thought it easier to ask on a new post than to search previous. Just lazy. Anywho, I was looking at times and t… --- ## [Another sous vide and smoker question.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/another-sous-vide-and-smoker-question/15194)
**Author:** [@Artie](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Artie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/another-sous-vide-and-smoker-question/15194 "2020-12-08T21:08:06Z")
So, I got this really nice Pit Boss smoker for Fathers day. I want to try to do a mix of sous vide and smoking on some baby back ribs. The sous vide "Bible" says to do ribs 8-12 hours. The smoker says to do 8 hours. So, … --- ## [Pancake steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pancake-steak/15170)
**Author:** [@Glassblower1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Glassblower1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:14am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pancake-steak/15170 "2018-06-27T11:14:00Z")
I purchased at the same time as my Anova some plastic bags complete with a didy pump to extract the air and proceeded to use a standard recipe that included a few sprigs of rosemary etc etc. Followed all the instructions… --- ## [Smoking Foods before or after cooking ?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/smoking-foods-before-or-after-cooking/15164)
**Author:** [@earthman](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/earthman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/smoking-foods-before-or-after-cooking/15164 "2018-06-20T16:37:28Z")
I am an avid smoker and charcoal griller... I have an electric smoker with an automatic feed chip Hopper... my question is should I smoke A meet such as a brisket first then sous vide it or the other way around? --- ## [tenderness on prime, choice, select, steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tenderness-on-prime-choice-select-steak/15156)
**Author:** [@jbee](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jbee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tenderness-on-prime-choice-select-steak/15156 "2018-06-21T22:10:36Z")
I have an expectation on the answer. I am used to the phrases, 'select', 'choice' and 'prime' for lets say NY strip steaks in most available stores. Prime is available in better meat stores and fine restaurants. Now t… --- ## [Frozen chicken - How long?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/frozen-chicken-how-long/15148)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Cohen](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Pascal_Cohen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 5:49am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/frozen-chicken-how-long/15148 "2018-06-27T05:49:37Z")
Hey SV friends! How long do I need to cook FROZEN chicken breasts? I usually use the Anova guide (1hour for 150F) - but how long if its frozen? Thanks for the help :slight\_smile: --- ## [Big Piece Of Meat](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-piece-of-meat/15144)
**Author:** [@errknot](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/errknot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-piece-of-meat/15144 "2018-06-18T17:15:39Z")
Would like some guide lines for cooking a 2 to 3 kg piece of beef. All I need is time and temp. --- ## [Chicken legs - 65.5°C/150°F for 2h + sauté 10 min = chicken still pink, is it normal?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-legs-65-5-c-150-f-for-2h-saute-10-min-chicken-still-pink-is-it-normal/15070)
**Author:** [@almostinvisible](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/almostinvisible)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-legs-65-5-c-150-f-for-2h-saute-10-min-chicken-still-pink-is-it-normal/15070 "2018-06-17T23:02:13Z")
Hi there, yesterday I cooked two chicken legs at 65.5°C/150°F for 2h plus 10 min sauté (5 min each side)… The meat nearby the bone was still pink with some little blood clots, is that normal?! In theory, chicken meat … --- ## [Australian Fish](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/australian-fish/15057)
**Author:** [@DJE](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DJE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/australian-fish/15057 "2018-06-15T13:22:57Z")
Anova has recipes for fish in the U.S.A. but I want recipes for Australian fish - flake, barramundi, blue grenadier, etc.. Does anyone know where to find them? --- ## [Alternative Sear](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/alternative-sear/15019)
**Author:** [@OLDJuan](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/OLDJuan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/alternative-sear/15019 "2018-06-14T00:01:28Z")
This is not spectacular but it works well for me. I have a Camp Chef 2 burner outdoor stove. Burners do 30k btu. Doing this inside lit up the smoke alarms and oiled the stove hood and Microwave over it. Now when the time… --- ## [Juicy Prime Steak....Not!!!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/juicy-prime-steak-not/15014)
**Author:** [@Ross29](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ross29)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/juicy-prime-steak-not/15014 "2021-08-08T17:01:17Z")
I am not getting my prime steak to be juicy. Here is what I am doing: Prime steak salt & pepper, herbs and one tablespoon of olive oil (I tried butter...same result) Vaccum sealed 129 F for 1 hour (Tried 131 and 1.5 ho… --- ## [recooking undercooked salmon?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recooking-undercooked-salmon/14986)
**Author:** [@inor](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/inor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recooking-undercooked-salmon/14986 "2018-06-14T12:36:22Z")
I just cooked Salmon at 120 for 45 min. It is now in the fridge. I think it is under cooked. When I reheat it, can I cook it at 130? or will that ruin it? --- ## [spice grinder](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/spice-grinder/14942)
**Author:** [@lilmikey.ab](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lilmikey.ab)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/spice-grinder/14942 "2021-07-07T13:46:30Z")
Not sure if I picked the right category or not.. I've come across a few recipes, one in particular that I loved for some ribs.. that required you to grind a bunch of spices together to make the rub & to add to the homema… --- ## [Anova Disasters](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-disasters/14908)
**Author:** [@Lardness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Lardness)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-disasters/14908 "2018-06-14T12:50:56Z")
Had mine about a month....I'm very enthusiastic but food just isn't coming out right. Wife v unhappy. Example: tonight- burgers. 200g/7oz of chuck I ground myself with a coarse grind. Formed with a burger press. Normall… --- ## [Time adjustment for a smaller portion - Porchetta Recipe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-adjustment-for-a-smaller-portion-porchetta-recipe/14902)
**Author:** [@jwh1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jwh1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-adjustment-for-a-smaller-portion-porchetta-recipe/14902 "2018-06-12T01:33:25Z")
Looking at doing the porchetta recipe. It calls for a 12-15lb pork belly @ 155F for 36 hours. If I am using a 5lb pork belly would I reduce the time? Thanks --- ## [Can I freeze a cooked joint of beef and then reheat? If so, how long do I need to reheat for?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-i-freeze-a-cooked-joint-of-beef-and-then-reheat-if-so-how-long-do-i-need-to-reheat-for/14879)
**Author:** [@070482](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/070482)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-i-freeze-a-cooked-joint-of-beef-and-then-reheat-if-so-how-long-do-i-need-to-reheat-for/14879 "2018-06-30T03:06:22Z")
I have a defrosted joint of rib eye approx 2kg which is no longer required due to change of plans! Is it OK to cook it sous vide like I usually would and then freeze? [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=25) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=27)