# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=36 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [First Cook - Pork Tenderloin Medium & Well Done to Satisfy Two Palates](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-cook-pork-tenderloin-medium-well-done-to-satisfy-two-palates/9807)
**Author:** [@LillyJo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LillyJo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 3:29am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-cook-pork-tenderloin-medium-well-done-to-satisfy-two-palates/9807 "2017-10-24T03:29:42Z")
Perfect!! I decided to invest in an APC because I sometimes cook for others - and one of the "others" only enjoys his meat well-done, while the rest of us are "medium-rare" to "medium" in our tastes. We prefer pink to w… --- ## [Salt/pepper](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/salt-pepper/9768)
**Author:** [@Wheeler](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/salt-pepper/9768 "2017-10-12T17:52:22Z")
How long before cooking can I add garlic ,salt and pepper to my rib eyes? --- ## [Alyssa made a misteak...](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/alyssa-made-a-misteak/9761)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/alyssa-made-a-misteak/9761 "2017-10-17T17:43:17Z")
Last night I came home from a very exhausting day. I was sleepy, unprepared for dinner, and short on time. I flirted with the idea of sous viding my ribeye steak that I picked up from the butcher. But it was already real… --- ## [Sous Vide means "under vacuum" but that's not always the best way to cook ...](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-means-under-vacuum-but-thats-not-always-the-best-way-to-cook/9718)
**Author:** [@Zokellib](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Zokellib)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2017, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-means-under-vacuum-but-thats-not-always-the-best-way-to-cook/9718 "2017-10-14T21:05:21Z")
When I first heard about slow precision vacuum cooking I thought that it sounded like a really clever idea. I already had a vacuum sealer to keep frozen foods burn free, so I decided to try the Anova Precision cooker. … --- ## [Sous Vide then Braised](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-then-braised/9708)
**Author:** [@owlet](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/owlet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-then-braised/9708 "2017-10-08T12:58:54Z")
Just got my anova last week and it was a success for my onsen eggs. Thinking of making beer braised pork belly and am thinking of sous vide at 62 degrees for 2-3 hours and then braising it thereafter with the sauce. Is t… --- ## [Cooking times](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times/9701)
**Author:** [@C-Note](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/C-Note)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times/9701 "2017-10-07T12:21:49Z")
Just bought my Anova and am excited to use it. I have been looking at recipes and I am confused at the cooking times. When the recipe says "cook for 24 - 36 hours", which is it? When do I know when my meat is done? If I … --- ## [Im a Sous Vide virgin Cooking Filet Mignon](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/im-a-sous-vide-virgin-cooking-filet-mignon/9661)
**Author:** [@rickmurry](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rickmurry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/im-a-sous-vide-virgin-cooking-filet-mignon/9661 "2018-12-19T16:34:56Z")
I have 2 10oz Filets that we would like to cook. Medium Rare. Is their a specific guide for how much time is needed say to 13degrees F. ? RM --- ## [Cook from frozen in original packaging](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cook-from-frozen-in-original-packaging/9619)
**Author:** [@meinmaja](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/meinmaja)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 11:23am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cook-from-frozen-in-original-packaging/9619 "2017-10-10T11:23:15Z")
New to this method of cooking so have some more or less newbie questions . I can buy very nice boneless turkey breasts in my supermarket. As I live in the country I usually freeze them for later use. Can I just put the… --- ## [What do you think about yogurt or mayo for searing?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-yogurt-or-mayo-for-searing/9613)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-yogurt-or-mayo-for-searing/9613 "2018-07-16T17:06:03Z")
I have tried coating chicken breasts with yogurt for searing. I really, really love the crust it gives. I have yet to try mayonnaise, but something tells me it will be just as good (if not better). Have you tried this … --- ## [Ribeye steaks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ribeye-steaks/9587)
**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ribeye-steaks/9587 "2017-10-30T16:13:20Z")
What to impress friends with ribeye inch and a half steaks what is a good way to do this need all the help I can get. --- ## [First Cook - Chuck Steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-cook-chuck-steak/9583)
**Author:** [@MichaelF](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MichaelF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-cook-chuck-steak/9583 "2017-09-27T21:01:17Z")
Hi all. New to the community and just got my APC WIFI. Vacuum packed a 2" thick 1Kg chuck steak with a little olive oil and cooked it for 24 hours at 136F. Into an ice bath, seasoned, and smoked in the BBQ for 30 mins … --- ## [Pre-vacuum sealed Chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pre-vacuum-sealed-chicken/9567)
**Author:** [@StuMcBill](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/StuMcBill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pre-vacuum-sealed-chicken/9567 "2017-11-27T23:50:22Z")
I bought a bag of these chicken breasts (Sainsbury's - Please enable cookies or JavaScript) which are individually sealed in plastic. Presumably these are in food safe plastic and I could just chuck them in the Anova po… --- ## [Beef bottom round](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-bottom-round/9559)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Anderson](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Scott_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-bottom-round/9559 "2017-09-26T21:15:30Z")
I bought a bottom round roast yesterday. I have it seasoned vac sealed and in freezer to cook later this week. What temp and time should i use? --- ## [Freezing poultry after sous-vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezing-poultry-after-sous-vide/9557)
**Author:** [@niklad](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/niklad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezing-poultry-after-sous-vide/9557 "2017-09-26T13:38:20Z")
So i'm trying to batch cook a lot of turkey breasts, then cut them and freeze in portions. Then put couple of portions into the regular fridge section to defrost overnight and use the poultry for for sandwiches, etc. … --- ## [How to cross cut a piece of done steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-cross-cut-a-piece-of-done-steak/9520)
**Author:** [@Yh\_Lee](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Yh_Lee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-cross-cut-a-piece-of-done-steak/9520 "2017-09-26T06:55:49Z")
Not sure if this has been asked before. It has been mentioned one must always cut across the meat fibers instead of along the grains do as to avoid "rubbery chewiness". But apart from mentally taking note of how the … --- ## [Sous vide italian pork sausage](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-italian-pork-sausage/9505)
**Author:** [@Madman54](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Madman54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-italian-pork-sausage/9505 "2017-09-24T12:07:02Z")
Looking for some temp and time numbers for sausage --- ## [Hi New Starter Here](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hi-new-starter-here/9479)
**Author:** [@Splitty](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Splitty)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hi-new-starter-here/9479 "2017-10-02T17:52:46Z")
What Type or Kind of Plastic bags does one use with the Anova or do I have to Purchase a Special Type Thanks from a Male Dummy ,!!! --- ## [What are your thoughts on cooking w/ fresh herbs?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-cooking-w-fresh-herbs/9469)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-cooking-w-fresh-herbs/9469 "2017-09-22T21:30:18Z")
Yo gang! I usually keep it simple with just a bit of black pepper and (garlic) salt. But I know fresh herbs like thyme with steaks is a very popular thing. Does it make much of a difference in terms of flavor? Keep it?… --- ## [SV Fried chicken (without frying)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sv-fried-chicken-without-frying/9452)
**Author:** [@cZc](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/cZc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sv-fried-chicken-without-frying/9452 "2017-09-21T02:55:34Z")
I'm planning to do some fried thighs and drums for my lil gal. As far as I know, the basics is 150f for about 2 hours. The question is, how do I accomplish it using an oven instead. What should I use for the coating and … --- ## [Sous vide chicken pot pie](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-chicken-pot-pie/9450)
**Author:** [@alexdou](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/alexdou)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 3:50am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-chicken-pot-pie/9450 "2017-09-20T03:50:47Z")
\##Recipe ##Sous vide This recipe calls for parcooking the chicken so that it doesn’t overcook when you bake the biscuits, and I thought sous vide would be a perfect application for it ~3 hours before, prep the chick… --- ## [Beef stew recipe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-stew-recipe/9434)
**Author:** [@9ergal](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/9ergal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-stew-recipe/9434 "2017-09-19T02:02:39Z")
Does anyone have a beef stew recipe for the Anova? --- ## [Liquid Smoke or "The Real Deal?"](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/liquid-smoke-or-the-real-deal/9412)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/liquid-smoke-or-the-real-deal/9412 "2017-09-24T19:17:55Z")
No, not this kind of smoking... \[image\] (omgahh a GIF in a forum.Why!?) In all seriousness, I am really curious about your thoughts on the two. I recently tried steak that had a smoky flavor, but the traditional s… --- ## [How to stop red chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-stop-red-chicken/9386)
**Author:** [@hughe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/hughe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 6:12am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-stop-red-chicken/9386 "2018-01-21T06:12:05Z")
I did chicken thighs and they were so red I struggled to eat them. It wasn't just red meat at the bone, but the outside of the meat was red in places. I understand this is homoglobin and marrow but yikes! They were co… --- ## [Warming Sake to perfect temperature!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/warming-sake-to-perfect-temperature/9371)
**Author:** [@Nisse](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Nisse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/warming-sake-to-perfect-temperature/9371 "2017-09-28T18:57:19Z")
I have just found another use for my Anova, warming Sake! I like my Futsu-shu just above 45deg C and now I can get it spot on every time! I leave the bottle(s) in the 50deg Anova heated pot and refill the smaller serving… --- ## [Chicken (or other) hearts](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-or-other-hearts/9364)
**Author:** [@DParker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DParker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-or-other-hearts/9364 "2022-04-06T13:44:05Z")
I'm not sure that SV would offer any real benefit on this one, but just out of curiosity....has anyone here ever prepared chicken hearts (or any other type of heart) SV? If so, what exactly did you do and what was/were … --- ## [Need advise on cooking a pork loin roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/need-advise-on-cooking-a-pork-loin-roast/9348)
**Author:** [@Mary1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mary1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/need-advise-on-cooking-a-pork-loin-roast/9348 "2017-12-21T16:19:55Z")
I see a lot of recipes for pork tenderloin, but I bought a boneless pork loin. Anyone have a good recipe. Can I put anapricot jam sauce in the bag while cooking or should I add that when searing? I loved the pork tenderl… --- ## [Bacon wrapped chicken breast recipe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bacon-wrapped-chicken-breast-recipe/9341)
**Author:** [@Juliettedavino](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Juliettedavino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bacon-wrapped-chicken-breast-recipe/9341 "2017-09-13T13:19:02Z")
Hi everyone - I only got my Anova yesterday and made the Bacon wrapped chicken recipe tonight for the family - it was amazing - I recommend it for everyone --- ## [Making Ribeye steaks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/making-ribeye-steaks/9321)
**Author:** [@Dixson](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dixson)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 10:59am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/making-ribeye-steaks/9321 "2017-09-16T10:59:26Z")
I'm making Ribeye steaks 2" thick. I plan to target temp at 130. Why can't I put the steaks in the bath before heating the water to target temp? I'll be doing 8 ribeye and it'll be so much easier to arrange them while… --- ## [Beef tri-tip for a friend](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-tri-tip-for-a-friend/9311)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-tri-tip-for-a-friend/9311 "2017-09-11T20:27:17Z")
A friend scored a tri-tip for $2.99/lb, an amazing price. I took the opportunity to cook it with the APC and maybe sell one for you. I cooked it at 131F/55C for 4 hour. After that I let it rest on a rack while the oven… --- ## [APC for Large Dinners](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apc-for-large-dinners/9303)
**Author:** [@NDVoos](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/NDVoos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apc-for-large-dinners/9303 "2017-09-16T12:12:53Z")
First time in the community - didn't find much along the line of what I would like to try - Have to prep a dinner for about 100 - serving pork loin - have a commercial kitchen available - but only the APC which I use … [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=35) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=37)