# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=30 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Fried beef kidneys 2](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fried-beef-kidneys-2/13242)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fried-beef-kidneys-2/13242 "2018-02-26T13:17:26Z")
Beef kidneys cooked for 4 hours at 130F/54C. I like grilled or fried kidneys, but it is a food I want to be sure is cooked. If I start with raw kidneys it is so easy to go beyond cooked to rubber. By starting with cooked… --- ## [Raw foodism - cooking vegetables at 50 Celsius](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raw-foodism-cooking-vegetables-at-50-celsius/13241)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Lodyguina](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Julia_Lodyguina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 9:18am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raw-foodism-cooking-vegetables-at-50-celsius/13241 "2018-02-23T09:18:03Z")
Hey guys, Is there anyone here who tried cooking vegetables at 50 Celsius or less? Will it work at all? Gotta make some dishes for raw foodists, but thinking to make them tastier. Thanks --- ## [Question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/question/13237)
**Author:** [@Susanna1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Susanna1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/question/13237 "2018-02-22T14:09:23Z")
What action you would need to take if your meat was at room temperature before you start to cook --- ## [Spaghetti sauce](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/spaghetti-sauce/13210)
**Author:** [@Emile\_Andre\_Kearney](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Emile_Andre_Kearney)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/spaghetti-sauce/13210 "2018-03-10T00:28:53Z")
Does someone have a sous vide spaghetti sauce --- ## [pasteurizing food for pregnancy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pasteurizing-food-for-pregnancy/13188)
**Author:** [@Omri](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Omri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pasteurizing-food-for-pregnancy/13188 "2018-02-19T19:48:46Z")
Hey all, just got my ANOVA today :slight\_smile: so i was looking at pasteurizing temperatures and times but i cant really find something simple and clear on this. is there a table or some easy explanation for this … --- ## [Big beef brisket](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-beef-brisket/13177)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-beef-brisket/13177 "2018-02-19T19:44:42Z")
I just cooked my biggest ever piece of meat, 12+ pounds of brisket. Unfortunately, even if I had been able to bag it, it would not have fit in my 24 quart cooler. I had to cut it to half length and use 2 gallon Ziplock f… --- ## [Cooking Pork to 165F](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-pork-to-165f/13171)
**Author:** [@Harbison65](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Harbison65)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 9:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-pork-to-165f/13171 "2018-02-22T09:56:40Z")
How is it with normal pork cooking you want an internal temp of 165F, but some Sous Vide recipes are much lower than that? Is extended cooking at lower temps equivalent to reaching an internal temp of 165F normally? --- ## [Tender octopus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tender-octopus/13120)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tender-octopus/13120 "2018-02-22T14:21:58Z")
Octopus has a wide range of both temperatures and times. I chose 160F/71C 48h because I already had a long cook going at that temperature and I wanted the 180F/82C 24h result. For tissue breakdown I have found that I can… --- ## [Has anyone played around with tofu sous vide recipes?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/has-anyone-played-around-with-tofu-sous-vide-recipes/13109)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/has-anyone-played-around-with-tofu-sous-vide-recipes/13109 "2018-02-14T23:10:49Z")
So, I have tried out a handful of sous vide tofu recipes. All of them good, but not as awesome as the very first one I made. I am trying to figure out why my 1st tofu experiment was really able to soak up quite a bit of … --- ## [Sous Vide Tofu with Korean BBQ Sauce](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-tofu-with-korean-bbq-sauce/13108)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-tofu-with-korean-bbq-sauce/13108 "2018-02-14T21:07:34Z")
Recipe Name: Korean BBQ Tofu Recipe Temp: 185F Recipe Time: 4 hours Ingredients: 1.1 package of extra firm tofu (frozen previously) 2. Korean BBQ sauce 3. Oil Steps: Defrost frozen block of tofu. Press + drai… --- ## [Chicken and potatoes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-and-potatoes/13067)
**Author:** [@Yamabuki](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Yamabuki)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-and-potatoes/13067 "2018-02-14T00:57:18Z")
I am curious if anyone has done chicken and potatoes together in the sous vide. They require different temperatures to be cooked properly, but not overcooked. I am wanting to do a Panang chicken with potatoes and carrots… --- ## [Tri-tip tips](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tri-tip-tips/13056)
**Author:** [@jbee](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jbee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tri-tip-tips/13056 "2018-02-13T23:35:06Z")
Last week did an almost first cook. Tri-tip. About a 1 3/4 inch thick. Before cooking, cut and cubed part of it and sealed up the two bags. Cooked both at 130\* for 6 1/2 hours. Large hunk came out great. Med rare with t… --- ## [4 slices of prime rib 1" thick](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/4-slices-of-prime-rib-1-thick/13038)
**Author:** [@jimmykx250](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jimmykx250)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/4-slices-of-prime-rib-1-thick/13038 "2018-02-20T22:23:04Z")
im looking for rare as i will sear on the grill to finish. Approx 5 gallons of water how long and at what temp to get to finished target? Thanks! --- ## [Sous Vide Sea Cucumber?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-sea-cucumber/13029)
**Author:** [@Amon](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Amon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 5:51am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-sea-cucumber/13029 "2020-06-14T05:51:29Z")
I am attempting to prepare this Chinese dish which typically requires me to braise my sea cucumber before frying it with shiitake mushrooms and broccoli. The only issue is that the braising it for too long will make the … --- ## [Soliciting Ideas/Suggestions for cooking Beef Heart](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/soliciting-ideas-suggestions-for-cooking-beef-heart/13022)
**Author:** [@Mirozen](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mirozen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/soliciting-ideas-suggestions-for-cooking-beef-heart/13022 "2022-04-06T13:41:59Z")
I've never eaten nor cooked beef heart, but I now have one (grass fed) in my freezer given me by a friend. I know I can go out on the net and search for some ideas, but I thought it would be nice to hear from the communi… --- ## [Rib tips](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/rib-tips/12993)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/rib-tips/12993 "2018-02-10T15:21:56Z")
I stumbled on rib tips, aka pork brisket bones. They were less that $2 a pound for a package of three slabs. I cooked them at 160F / 71C for about 4 hours, then refrigerated some and seasoned and cooked one slab for anot… --- ## [Reheating steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheating-steak/12990)
**Author:** [@kaiserr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kaiserr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheating-steak/12990 "2018-02-09T23:41:29Z")
Hi Everyone, I cooked SV steak for the first time yesterday at 134F for 2 hours. Then I put it in the fridge. I am planning to sear it today. Should I reheat the steak in SV at 100F again before searing? If so, how lon… --- ## [Marinate Prior to Cooking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/marinate-prior-to-cooking/12966)
**Author:** [@jimjan1953](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jimjan1953)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/marinate-prior-to-cooking/12966 "2018-02-07T16:52:24Z")
Is it OK to marinate pork chops before cooking? --- ## [My first chuck roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-first-chuck-roast/12933)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-first-chuck-roast/12933 "2018-02-11T00:36:21Z")
I have had my APC for quite awhile but I had never done a nice big chuck roast. Now I have cooked a 4 pound piece using the 130F/54C 48H method and the results were very, very nice. Great roast beef flavor, slices well a… --- ## [Increased moisture loss with vacuum sealing?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/increased-moisture-loss-with-vacuum-sealing/12923)
**Author:** [@Vision](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vision)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/increased-moisture-loss-with-vacuum-sealing/12923 "2025-09-28T23:00:25Z")
I'm wondering if pressure drives moisture loss. If steak (anything) cooked in a vacuum sealed bag will lose more moisture than one that is only under the pressure of the water (unsealed bag). What do you think? --- ## [Lost Temp overnight](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lost-temp-overnight/12922)
**Author:** [@kdetrick](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kdetrick)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lost-temp-overnight/12922 "2024-08-28T20:15:31Z")
Put a brisket in the bath at 150 yesterday at 9am. Last night at 10pm all was well but this morning I found my Anova had shut down and the water temp was 96. Unplugged and reset and the Anova fired up and temp now back… --- ## [What to do in a power outage?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-to-do-in-a-power-outage/12916)
**Author:** [@Jotsy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jotsy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-to-do-in-a-power-outage/12916 "2018-02-05T17:22:26Z")
Hi, first post here. I was wondering what the consensus is on what do do during a power outage? I’m currently 10 hours into a 72 hour cook and the power just went out. I took my food out and put it in an ice bath and stu… --- ## [Searing steak from fridge](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-steak-from-fridge/12899)
**Author:** [@suthers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/suthers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 10:59am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-steak-from-fridge/12899 "2018-02-26T10:59:05Z")
Hi, I just got my Anova and have a couple of 1st time Q’s. If I plan on cooking a piece of meat - let’s say a steak and I wanna cook it in advance to eat that evening. When cooling the steak do I leave to cool naturall… --- ## [Dangerous or not?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/dangerous-or-not/12897)
**Author:** [@LLight](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LLight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 9:03am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/dangerous-or-not/12897 "2018-02-03T09:03:16Z")
I saw a recipe to cook a Chuck Steak at 129 F to cook it really rare for 24 hours. But I seem to recall that anything under 130 F with my Anova could breed pathogens if cooked for a long time. Which is correct? If 129… --- ## [Tips and Tricks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tips-and-tricks/12891)
**Author:** [@whosthat](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/whosthat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tips-and-tricks/12891 "2018-02-09T23:28:38Z")
Hi Anova community This is my first time on this forum but I've been using my Anova cooker for more than three years now. I just wanted to share this first idea with you. TIPS & TRICKS #1 For small quantities, y… --- ## [Skirt Steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/skirt-steak/12871)
**Author:** [@Vision](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vision)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/skirt-steak/12871 "2018-02-04T14:59:43Z")
I'm searching and can't get a clear answer on the best way to cook skirt steaks. I'm guessing 8 or 24 hours at 131f. Thoughts? --- ## [Remove from Cooking Bag if Transporting or Leave Food in Bag?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/remove-from-cooking-bag-if-transporting-or-leave-food-in-bag/12858)
**Author:** [@diwinje](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/diwinje)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/remove-from-cooking-bag-if-transporting-or-leave-food-in-bag/12858 "2018-02-03T14:19:16Z")
Hi everyone, thanks in advance for your help. Here's the issue - going to cook ribs for about 36 hours and then will need to transport them for about 2.5 hours back home (visiting in-laws and wife doesn't want me to leav… --- ## [Two step heating](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/two-step-heating/12828)
**Author:** [@paulb4333](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/paulb4333)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/two-step-heating/12828 "2024-05-19T19:50:58Z")
Hello, Newbie here. Sorry if this has been discussed before.... Others have mentioned using heated plates for keeping food warmer...and that's a good idea. Does it make sense to kick up the temperature a few degrees fo… --- ## [Overcooked food](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/overcooked-food/12750)
**Author:** [@Snowy\_Son](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Snowy_Son)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/overcooked-food/12750 "2018-01-26T02:52:23Z")
Is there such a thing called overcooked with APC? EXAMPLE: cooking chicken at 154.4°F for 3 hrs. What if I cooked it at same temp but for 5 hrs? Will there be difference? Will the chicken be overcooked??? Thanks --- ## [maintaining serving temps?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/maintaining-serving-temps/12696)
**Author:** [@kcwalker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kcwalker)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/maintaining-serving-temps/12696 "2018-09-03T18:49:42Z")
After a few cooks, I've pretty much got the hang of cooking with my APC. My question isn't about cooking with the APC; it's about maintaining a nice serving temp after the food is plated. This wasn't a problem with chick… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=29) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=31)