# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=31 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [7lb Bone in Pork Shoulder. Smoke and SV](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/7lb-bone-in-pork-shoulder-smoke-and-sv/12647)
**Author:** [@DAP](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DAP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 5:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/7lb-bone-in-pork-shoulder-smoke-and-sv/12647 "2018-01-31T05:56:17Z")
Sorry if this is a repeat topic. When smoking a Pork butt on my smoker, I usually pull the meat at 198 internal and it’s perfect and moist. However, I’m reading that most people SV butts for pulled pork at 165 interna… --- ## [A new adventure](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-new-adventure/12630)
**Author:** [@foodnpiste](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/foodnpiste)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 8:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-new-adventure/12630 "2018-01-21T08:56:34Z")
Hi. Not looking for advice but wish to document my adventures. I had some leftover pork belly. Thank goodness Australia has plenty of pork. 1.44 kg of pork belly and I’m looking at Kenji’s sous vide 101 pork belly bao ro… --- ## [prepackaged salmon](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prepackaged-salmon/12614)
**Author:** [@jjomalle](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jjomalle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prepackaged-salmon/12614 "2018-01-22T16:42:46Z")
Before getting the Anova we had bought those prepackaged salmons from Sam's Club, the ones already marinated. My question is whether there is any reason I cannot just use those packages? Is there some reason why I shou… --- ## [How do I know the food is cooked?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-do-i-know-the-food-is-cooked/12601)
**Author:** [@MrsNic](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrsNic)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-do-i-know-the-food-is-cooked/12601 "2023-08-30T19:08:03Z")
Hi everyone Today is my first cook and this may be a silly question but how do I know the food is actually cooked? I've seen people saying that they set the timer and after hours the food was actually not cooked. I've … --- ## [Cooking Fish](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-fish/12558)
**Author:** [@lissal3](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lissal3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-fish/12558 "2018-01-17T15:27:56Z")
Any tips on removing cooked fish from the bag? I made salmon and cod on two separate occasions and both fell apart as I attempted to slide the fish out of the bag. --- ## [Chewy steak help](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chewy-steak-help/12541)
**Author:** [@lilyrose](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lilyrose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 10:27am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chewy-steak-help/12541 "2018-01-16T10:27:27Z")
I bought a whole scotch fillet (2kg) and have been cooking with that. It's from the same cow and I have cut the pieces the same size. I used to do the method of sear all sides, place in oven for 4 minutes, and then rest… --- ## [how to make Chicken neck in anova ?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-make-chicken-neck-in-anova/12516)
**Author:** [@inventor2607](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/inventor2607)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-make-chicken-neck-in-anova/12516 "2018-01-15T18:40:20Z")
one of my favorite parts at chicken is the neck i rember the great soup with it so i bought today some fresh chicken neck to try buti cant find any instructions for this gret part --- ## [chicken, pork, whats next?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-pork-whats-next/12484)
**Author:** [@kcwalker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kcwalker)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-pork-whats-next/12484 "2018-01-23T19:59:00Z")
I received the Anova PC for Christmas and loving it. I started simple. First I cooked chicken breasts, then pork chops, and have repeated with small temp/time adjustments. I'm very happy with the results (and so is my fa… --- ## [I want to make 1/2 a cake recipe. Do I change the time? This is different than meat or veggie cooking.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/i-want-to-make-1-2-a-cake-recipe-do-i-change-the-time-this-is-different-than-meat-or-veggie-cooking/12480)
**Author:** [@FirstSousvide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/FirstSousvide)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/i-want-to-make-1-2-a-cake-recipe-do-i-change-the-time-this-is-different-than-meat-or-veggie-cooking/12480 "2018-01-14T20:41:34Z")
I want to make 1/2 a cake recipe. Do I change the time? This is different than meat or veggie cooking. --- ## [Floating carrots](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/floating-carrots/12465)
**Author:** [@nedlud](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nedlud)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/floating-carrots/12465 "2024-02-06T16:56:51Z")
Hi all, I'm trying my first batch of sous vide cooked carrots, but the bag keeps floating and half the carrots are out of the water. I used the water displacement method to expel air from the bag. I found this works be… --- ## [Has anyone made seitan using the Anova?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/has-anyone-made-seitan-using-the-anova/12443)
**Author:** [@stevenospam](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/stevenospam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/has-anyone-made-seitan-using-the-anova/12443 "2018-01-13T17:20:37Z")
I'm transitioning to a mostly vegan diet and I'm learning about making meat analogs with seitan. There's frequently a simmer in liquid step that needs to be done at a temperature just below boiling and then a marinate st… --- ## [Single layering my food](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/single-layering-my-food/12441)
**Author:** [@bruno1102](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bruno1102)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/single-layering-my-food/12441 "2018-01-13T16:46:44Z")
It is often recommended to single layer the meat for better heat penetration, but that is not always possible such as with a 4 lbs. pork butt that i cut up and placed in a bag. What variables do i need to take into accou… --- ## [Quantity variations from recipes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/quantity-variations-from-recipes/12433)
**Author:** [@bali\_high](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bali_high)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/quantity-variations-from-recipes/12433 "2018-01-13T13:13:40Z")
I want to sous vide rack of lamb, the recipes is for two racks (2 lbs), what would I change ( temperature or duration ) by tripling the quantity, that is, doing six racks (6 lbs.)( eight rib racks ) ? Is this true of all… --- ## [Sous vide here - finish there / ribs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-here-finish-there-ribs/12421)
**Author:** [@divbyzero](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/divbyzero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-here-finish-there-ribs/12421 "2018-01-13T14:13:06Z")
I’m not exactly sure how to pose my question. So, what I want to do is as follows: First, I want to prepare pork-ribs sous-vide, as you know it, at home (cut it, spice it, sous-vide-it for 24-48H) Then, I want to take … --- ## [Cooking time. HELP PLEASE!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-help-please/12418)
**Author:** [@Exachog](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Exachog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-help-please/12418 "2018-01-13T00:57:24Z")
I'm cooking a 6 pound boneless prime rib roast at 130 degrees. Can anyone tell me the MINIMUM amount of time it should take to reach temperature? --- ## [scaling cook times for smaller portions](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/scaling-cook-times-for-smaller-portions/12407)
**Author:** [@F.Scott](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/F.Scott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/scaling-cook-times-for-smaller-portions/12407 "2018-01-13T00:53:29Z")
I cook for two so I use smaller cuts of meat than most recipes call for. If my recipe calls for a six pound cut but I want to use a three pound cut, how do I reduce the cook time interval? --- ## [Overcooking every time...](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/overcooking-every-time/12402)
**Author:** [@Ellrowe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ellrowe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 10:44am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/overcooking-every-time/12402 "2018-01-13T10:44:53Z")
Hello everyone. I was given a anova for Christmas which I was thrilled about having watch many videos online. However each time Iv used it the steak comes out overcooked with just a hint of pink in the very centre. Iv co… --- ## [Prime Rib Varying Doneness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prime-rib-varying-doneness/12395)
**Author:** [@yakuza\_ronin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/yakuza_ronin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 8:26am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prime-rib-varying-doneness/12395 "2018-01-15T08:26:48Z")
Guest preference range from medium rare to medium well. How do you achieve that with sous vide? Serve medium rare first and then finish the rest in the oven? Or just have to setup multiple sous vide cooks with smaller… --- ## [2 dishes?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/2-dishes/12394)
**Author:** [@nedlud](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nedlud)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/2-dishes/12394 "2018-01-14T04:18:25Z")
Hi there, Just got my ANOVA yesterday, and I want to try cooking chicken breast with a side of carrots. Both are supposed to be good in the the sous vide. But the directions say chicken cooks for 60 min @ 65 degrees, bu… --- ## [cooking times vary so much](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-vary-so-much/12375)
**Author:** [@lisawil](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lisawil)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-vary-so-much/12375 "2018-01-11T23:41:05Z")
What is the cooking time contingent on ? I see on the packaging that the Anova came with that the cooking times for 2" boneless chicken breasts for example, can go from 1-4 hrs. at 146 degrees.,, pork chops, 2", at 134 f… --- ## [Cooking for a family](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-for-a-family/12369)
**Author:** [@jjomalle](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jjomalle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-for-a-family/12369 "2020-05-07T12:12:44Z")
I just got an Anova for Christmas but don't know much about sous vide. While the app is great to an extent it is not perfect because I am completely unsure about cooking more than one item in a bath at one time. Even t… --- ## [Thickness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/thickness/12314)
**Author:** [@JET](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JET)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/thickness/12314 "2018-01-11T12:59:52Z")
How do I adjust time for thickness --- ## [Flank steak time trials](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/flank-steak-time-trials/12302)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/flank-steak-time-trials/12302 "2018-02-22T21:07:23Z")
Flank steak is not one of my first choice meats, but I couldn't pass up a big discount in the form of "$ off" stickers on the packages. I got 3 pieces and decided to try to figure out how long to cook them. My BBQ MO i… --- ## [Warm Ageing (Step Cooking) for steaks.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/warm-ageing-step-cooking-for-steaks/12292)
**Author:** [@cZc](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/cZc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/warm-ageing-step-cooking-for-steaks/12292 "2018-01-08T19:23:46Z")
Can anyone elaborate on this process as its not widely circulated on the net and food safety is questionable. Have always dry brined my ribeyes preferably 2 days ahead and they are usually always moister n tender packed … --- ## [freezing after cooking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezing-after-cooking/12289)
**Author:** [@mikeinfsr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mikeinfsr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezing-after-cooking/12289 "2018-01-13T18:19:22Z")
has anyone had experience freezing meats after sous vide? what was the outcome? --- ## [holding times](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/holding-times/12262)
**Author:** [@DaveBlake](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DaveBlake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/holding-times/12262 "2018-01-08T13:33:10Z")
Just cooked 2 1” strips to 129\*f \*\*have plunged into ice bath toIcool befre moving to refrigeration. Question: is this fine and if so how long can they be held @ 34\* f? --- ## [Yoghurt propagation or yoghurt made with yoghurt](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/yoghurt-propagation-or-yoghurt-made-with-yoghurt/12249)
**Author:** [@paulstoopnl](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/paulstoopnl)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/yoghurt-propagation-or-yoghurt-made-with-yoghurt/12249 "2019-10-30T16:17:01Z")
Recipe Name: Yoghurt propagation or yoghurt made with yoghurt Recipe Temp: 43℃/109℉ Recipe Time: 5-8 hours Ingredients: 1. 0.5 L (1 pint) of milk You may use pasteurized milk or, as I do, fresh raw milk from the f… --- ## [Can anyone offer guidance on cooking big center cut pork loins?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-anyone-offer-guidance-on-cooking-big-center-cut-pork-loins/12220)
**Author:** [@jdtyrrell](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jdtyrrell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-anyone-offer-guidance-on-cooking-big-center-cut-pork-loins/12220 "2018-07-26T15:45:27Z")
I bought a couple of 10 lb center cut pork loins as soon as I ordered my Anova precision cooker. I can't seem to find any guidance on cooking a larger pork loin. Most recipes are for pork tenderloin and I'm not sure ho… --- ## [Meat cuts for american dishes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/meat-cuts-for-american-dishes/12201)
**Author:** [@mejakm](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mejakm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/meat-cuts-for-american-dishes/12201 "2018-01-08T17:39:58Z")
Hey, I opened this topic because in the USA you have a lot of BBQ dishes that are mouthwatering but some of us (like me) that live in other parts of the world (I'm in EU) where this dishes aren't common and they are se… --- ## [Top Sirloin Cooking Question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/top-sirloin-cooking-question/12193)
**Author:** [@A31.ca](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/A31.ca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/top-sirloin-cooking-question/12193 "2018-01-07T19:11:25Z")
Trying to cook the Top Sirloin recipe in the app (there is only one). Problem is the recipe calls for four 6oz steaks. I have 4 steaks that are total weight of 2.112kg. What time and temp does the community suggest? With… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=30) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=32)