# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=40 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 41 --- ## [Sous Vide Fruits To Ripen?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-fruits-to-ripen/7879)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-fruits-to-ripen/7879 "2017-06-28T12:23:49Z")
Has anyone in here sous vide fruits for SMOOTHIES? Curious if the cooking process will push the fruits to ripen more. I want to make a smoothie today! :slight\_smile: TIA! --- ## [Cooking for two](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-for-two/7869)
**Author:** [@jab](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 8:15am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-for-two/7869 "2017-06-30T08:15:27Z")
I'm trying to decide if sous vide is for me. There are only two of us and some questions have come up as I've read about sous vide cooking. For instance, can I cook two steaks--one for myself to medium rare, then rai… --- ## [Cooler full of chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooler-full-of-chicken/7861)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooler-full-of-chicken/7861 "2017-08-29T18:40:12Z")
The weekend is here and a big chicken special in the market. So I filled my 24 quart cooker full of thighs, wings and gizzards. I will be taking them out at different times, but have the temperature set at 145F/63C. Th… --- ## [Another 54C gem... Beef cheeks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/another-54c-gem-beef-cheeks/7851)
**Author:** [@Ember](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ember)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/another-54c-gem-beef-cheeks/7851 "2024-08-26T19:16:44Z")
When I was researching sous vide beef cheeks for Mothers' Day luncheon I noticed that everyone seemed to cook them at traditional slow braise temperatures, between 75C and 90C, that seemed to defeat the purpose of sous v… --- ## [54C is the new black... Pork Belly bliss](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/54c-is-the-new-black-pork-belly-bliss/7850)
**Author:** [@Ember](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ember)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/54c-is-the-new-black-pork-belly-bliss/7850 "2017-06-24T14:16:09Z")
I've been using 54C for cooking my 'roasts' for lamb, goat, beef or pork, but these were traditional, large muscle roast cuts. Thought I'd try pork belly and see how it went at that temperature. So, I lightly seasoned … --- ## [Rack O' Lamb & Garlic / Rosemary Mashed Potato - All SV](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/rack-o-lamb-garlic-rosemary-mashed-potato-all-sv/7844)
**Author:** [@MrTimmy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrTimmy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/rack-o-lamb-garlic-rosemary-mashed-potato-all-sv/7844 "2017-06-24T21:40:06Z")
Both these menu items are on regular rotation at Chez Timmy because they're SO easy and SO tasty. Also, single folk can do just a 1/2 Rack of Lamb and zap leftover portion of mashed potatoes. So here's some plated fo… --- ## [Large Group Cooking ideas plus cooking vessel size recommendatino](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/large-group-cooking-ideas-plus-cooking-vessel-size-recommendatino/7841)
**Author:** [@Carolyn](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Carolyn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/large-group-cooking-ideas-plus-cooking-vessel-size-recommendatino/7841 "2017-06-24T14:17:34Z")
I need to do a dinner for 29 people (15 adults and 13 children). If you use an insulated cooler, can it then be larger than the recommended 20quart maximum? Any sous vide ideas? Would it be possible to do Ribs? … --- ## [Using Fish Sauce to Mimic Dry Aging](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-fish-sauce-to-mimic-dry-aging/7820)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-fish-sauce-to-mimic-dry-aging/7820 "2017-11-23T02:57:15Z")
Yoo guys! So @RichardOL mentioned using fish sauce in one his recent posts. I think it might be used to mimic aging. Lots of questions around using fish sauce, its benefits, and how this actually affects the cooking pro… --- ## [Canning rhubarb sauce](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/canning-rhubarb-sauce/7757)
**Author:** [@Pamela](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Pamela)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/canning-rhubarb-sauce/7757 "2017-07-17T17:30:34Z")
Does anyone can in the sou vide? --- ## [Best & Cheapest Beef Cuts for Steaks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755)
**Author:** [@bonimeo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bonimeo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cheapest-beef-cuts-for-steaks/7755 "2017-06-21T20:15:15Z")
Hi Guys, I'm new with sousvide cooking. This week I want to make steaks for my family, but i am on a budget. What is the best and cheapest cut of beef to use for sousvide and without a lot of fat? --- ## [Cooker full of meat](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooker-full-of-meat/7719)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooker-full-of-meat/7719 "2017-06-22T13:34:48Z")
I have a full cooker today with 5 bags of mixed meat. Porterhouse steak, beef shortribs, brisket, kidney, and Italian sausage. Various times, all at 130F/54C. The steak for dinner today, the shortribs for tomorrow. The o… --- ## [Sirloin Steaks with Mushroom Cream Sauce](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sirloin-steaks-with-mushroom-cream-sauce/7700)
**Author:** [@evansgo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/evansgo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sirloin-steaks-with-mushroom-cream-sauce/7700 "2017-06-17T12:25:53Z")
I've not got my APC yet, but I was looking through the recipes and am confused. Following the recipe, I cook the steaks, sear them for 1 min on each side (this seems way too long to me as I like mine rare and this is no… --- ## [Cooking times by weight?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-by-weight/7699)
**Author:** [@TimTDP](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TimTDP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-by-weight/7699 "2017-06-17T19:05:56Z")
I am new to Anova Sous Vide cooking Recipe books I have read never show the cooking time required by weight. They also show large differences in cooking times. For example: Beef tenderloin - cooking time between 1 & 4 ho… --- ## [Woah meat party at ANOVA!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/woah-meat-party-at-anova/7671)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/woah-meat-party-at-anova/7671 "2017-06-21T19:52:38Z")
We cooked up some pork, beef, and salmon. So good! So full! :heart\_eyes: \[image\]\[image\] --- ## [WOW!!!!! First time and it worked wonders!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wow-first-time-and-it-worked-wonders/7630)
**Author:** [@asolimini](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/asolimini)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wow-first-time-and-it-worked-wonders/7630 "2017-06-14T21:40:38Z")
I have been a fan of sous vide for years, but scared to try it!!! It arrived today and I used it immediately. Rib Eye! Best steak I ever had!!! Amazing... And it was MY FIRST TIME!! Whoever designed this thing had me in… --- ## [Storage of meat after using the sous vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/storage-of-meat-after-using-the-sous-vide/7614)
**Author:** [@LizaQ](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LizaQ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/storage-of-meat-after-using-the-sous-vide/7614 "2017-06-13T21:49:30Z")
Hello! I am cooking rack of lamb for dinner tomorrow, but I won't be cooking from home. I plan to use the sous vide at home first and then finish off by grilling at elsewhere. The sous vide recipe says to submerge and co… --- ## [Cooking white (breast) vs dark (thigh) parts of chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-white-breast-vs-dark-thigh-parts-of-chicken/7612)
**Author:** [@jnelsonmdla](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jnelsonmdla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 5:48am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-white-breast-vs-dark-thigh-parts-of-chicken/7612 "2017-06-14T05:48:27Z")
I recently sous vide'd chicken halves (150 degrees for 2 hours) followed by searing over charcoal. Although I feel comfortable the reddish tint to the dark meat adjacent to the bone was OK. Others might become a little… --- ## [You already know this, but Anova sous vide is magic](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/you-already-know-this-but-anova-sous-vide-is-magic/7576)
**Author:** [@DrJLKramer](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DrJLKramer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/you-already-know-this-but-anova-sous-vide-is-magic/7576 "2017-06-12T16:58:53Z")
Received my Anova Bluetooth 800 watt cooker today. Tonight I cooked a prime sirloin steak. Simply amazing. Jonathan Kramer --- ## [Precooking for weekly meal prep](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precooking-for-weekly-meal-prep/7568)
**Author:** [@DidiDyna](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DidiDyna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precooking-for-weekly-meal-prep/7568 "2017-06-11T21:51:49Z")
Im new to Sous Vide. Has anyone precooked several steaks ahead of time to grill or finish later in the week? Would this defeat the purpose all together? --- ## [Lamb chops](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lamb-chops/7546)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lamb-chops/7546 "2017-06-11T00:42:11Z")
I got several “$ off at register” lamb chops. They were the less desirable cut with less of the central muscle and more of the fat and gristle. But I am a sucker for a meat bargain. \[image\] I did these 129F/53C for a… --- ## [Two steaks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/two-steaks/7542)
**Author:** [@tstick](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tstick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/two-steaks/7542 "2017-06-11T00:15:36Z")
I am a newbie. My question is this: Is there a set guidline when you want one steak medium rare and one steak medium? Thank you for any comments. Tstick --- ## [Chicken Drumstick Question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-drumstick-question/7519)
**Author:** [@Roman511](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Roman511)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 4:26am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-drumstick-question/7519 "2017-08-18T04:26:21Z")
Question on drumsticks. I did Jerk chicken using only drums. Cooked them at 150F for two and a half hours. A few still had some red spots close to the bone that freaked my co-workers out. I want to say it's from too much… --- ## [Buffalo-ish chicken wings](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/buffalo-ish-chicken-wings/7493)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/buffalo-ish-chicken-wings/7493 "2017-06-09T17:26:18Z")
This is my take on buffalo-ish wings. They are less hot and not at all sweet. The flavor of the chicken come through. In the bag with the wings is sriracha, Heinz 57 sauce, and oyster flavor sauce. Not a lot, just enou… --- ## [Does searing and grilling affecting the quality?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/does-searing-and-grilling-affecting-the-quality/7491)
**Author:** [@easterntigerboo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/easterntigerboo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/does-searing-and-grilling-affecting-the-quality/7491 "2017-06-10T02:19:41Z")
can someone shed some lights to me please. After sous-vide, usually it shall follows by searing or grilling to give the meat a nice and flavorful mail-lard or browning outside. Since the SV already at the optimum tempera… --- ## [New Anova Owner!!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-anova-owner/7486)
**Author:** [@Roman511](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Roman511)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-anova-owner/7486 "2017-06-10T15:56:30Z")
Was in the market for a home sous vide and was torn between Anova and Joule. This weekend I was snooping on Amazon and saw the Fathers Day sale. Couldn't pass it up for $109. Got it Monday and Ran to get some New York st… --- ## [Preheat water by a specific time?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/preheat-water-by-a-specific-time/7473)
**Author:** [@chibid](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chibid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/preheat-water-by-a-specific-time/7473 "2017-06-09T02:28:22Z")
Hi, I recently purchased the 800 watt version. I'm using a 12 quart bath (filled with 9 quarts of water). Sometimes it takes 40-50 minutes to heat the water up. That's almost an hour added to the total cook time. I… --- ## [Make my own and diverse tastes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/make-my-own-and-diverse-tastes/7421)
**Author:** [@sjwhitten](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/sjwhitten)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/make-my-own-and-diverse-tastes/7421 "2017-06-07T15:15:50Z")
I am going to cook some chicken breast tenders tonight for the first time. I found some chicken breast recipes that recommended temps of 145 to 150. Can I just throw my choice of marinade and seasonings in the with th… --- ## [Chicken thighs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-thighs/7413)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 5:06am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-thighs/7413 "2017-08-18T05:06:31Z")
My favorite part of the chicken is the thigh and I think I have about got it dialed in thanks to sous vide. \[image\] These were cooked at 150F/65C for two hours and then cooled and kept in the fridge overnight until … --- ## [Help! Tough pork](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/help-tough-pork/7412)
**Author:** [@VermontGary](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/VermontGary)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 12:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/help-tough-pork/7412 "2017-06-08T00:19:14Z")
Brand new user here. Started with pork chops last night. 145 degrees for one hour, then finished with nice seer in hot pan. Tasted good and evenly cooked throughout, but rather than the expected meltingly soft texture, w… --- ## [Store bought corned Beef cook](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/store-bought-corned-beef-cook/7403)
**Author:** [@Alixmiles](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Alixmiles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/store-bought-corned-beef-cook/7403 "2018-04-04T15:13:16Z")
Did my first corned beef cook today. Took a frozen 2.5 lb pre-packaged corned beef out of freezer. I ran water over package to thaw enough to take out and transfer to the ziplock. I did not rinse or soak at all. I left t… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=39) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=41)