# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=48 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 49 --- ## [Sit time after done](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sit-time-after-done/3858)
**Author:** [@dstokesdubois](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dstokesdubois)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sit-time-after-done/3858 "2016-12-31T21:46:41Z")
I have cut an eye round roast into thick steaks (1.5-2 inches). I plan to seal them into individual bags with a marinade. I want them to be med rare so I plan on 131 degrees temp. It looks like from other sous vide re… --- ## [Bags for whole chickens in UK](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bags-for-whole-chickens-in-uk/3852)
**Author:** [@SophieD](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SophieD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bags-for-whole-chickens-in-uk/3852 "2017-09-06T20:30:35Z")
What do you use to cook a whole chicken in? Can anyone in the UK recommend bags and where to find them? Thanks! --- ## [First cook, eggs!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-cook-eggs/3848)
**Author:** [@nolandm48](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nolandm48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-cook-eggs/3848 "2016-12-30T16:31:14Z")
I got my Anova for Christmas and just made my first dish yesterday morning. Eggs. 167 degrees for 13 minutes and they came out fantastic. Last night I did some chicken breast at 150 for 1 hr. They were very good too. … --- ## [Time in hrs for whole pork shoulder (boneless) of 15lbs (7kg) at 145F (63C)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-in-hrs-for-whole-pork-shoulder-boneless-of-15lbs-7kg-at-145f-63c/3824)
**Author:** [@ilpara](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ilpara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-in-hrs-for-whole-pork-shoulder-boneless-of-15lbs-7kg-at-145f-63c/3824 "2017-01-01T16:55:14Z")
Could you pls advise the sous vide time in hours required for whole pork shoulder (boneless) of 15lbs (7kg) at 145F (63C)? 18hours? 24hours? 36hours? ... what? In case sous vide is not appropriate for such large cuts, … --- ## [Start with meat at room temp?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/start-with-meat-at-room-temp/3816)
**Author:** [@riregina](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/riregina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 7:59am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/start-with-meat-at-room-temp/3816 "2017-01-11T07:59:42Z")
I'm going to try my first sous vide recipe. Do I bring the steak to room temp before putting it in the sous vide or can I put it in cold from the fridge? Thx. Ri --- ## [Meat texture when reheating](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/meat-texture-when-reheating/3767)
**Author:** [@lodixcblue](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lodixcblue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/meat-texture-when-reheating/3767 "2016-12-29T17:12:26Z")
I recently made some chicken with my Anova for the first time. When I went to reheat the chicken in the microwave, the texture was rather gummy. Is this something that happened because of the microwaving? What would b… --- ## [Can you freeze ingredients](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-you-freeze-ingredients/3731)
**Author:** [@wsjohn4567](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/wsjohn4567)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-you-freeze-ingredients/3731 "2016-12-29T17:19:09Z")
I was wondering if you can freeze your ingredients in a vacuum bags then thaw and cook? --- ## [Cooked Right, Not Warm Enough](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooked-right-not-warm-enough/3718)
**Author:** [@TedLehmann](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TedLehmann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooked-right-not-warm-enough/3718 "2016-12-29T17:16:16Z")
We were given the Anova Sous Vide cooker for Christmas. Our first experiment, yesterday, was to cook two boneless thighs and one partial breast in two bags. Cooked at 145 for slightly under two hours. The chicken was tas… --- ## [Is overcooking dangerous?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-overcooking-dangerous/3714)
**Author:** [@elio.cnx](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/elio.cnx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-overcooking-dangerous/3714 "2016-12-29T17:56:59Z")
I have read this: Lamb rack cooked under 130°F / 54.4ºC should not be cooked longer than two-and-a-half hours at a time for food safety reasons. My question is: what is this safety reason? For higher temperatures is it a… --- ## [Burgers through app undercooked](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/burgers-through-app-undercooked/3699)
**Author:** [@K9habber](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/K9habber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 3:57am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/burgers-through-app-undercooked/3699 "2016-12-29T03:57:58Z")
I used my new Anova for the first time and made burgers. I used the app and selected the medium well option. However, the burgers were very rare. What am I doing wrong? --- ## [How long is too long?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-long-is-too-long/3654)
**Author:** [@Fork501](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Fork501)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-long-is-too-long/3654 "2018-02-02T15:49:44Z")
I'm obviously new to the whole Sous Vide concept (I'm sure you'll tell by my question lol) and was wondering how long is too long to sous vide? To be specific, what would happen if I had a chicken breast cook for 8 hour… --- ## [How much time for a 5-pound 8 bones pork loin rack?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-much-time-for-a-5-pound-8-bones-pork-loin-rack/3643)
**Author:** [@Kham](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-much-time-for-a-5-pound-8-bones-pork-loin-rack/3643 "2016-12-28T13:55:42Z")
1) I was thinking of cooking my pork loin @ 145F. Is it too high? I don't want any people afraid of eating because of texture/color... 2) should I split the loin in 2 to accelerate the process? 3) I will post sear my… --- ## [Cooking cornish hens](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-cornish-hens/3642)
**Author:** [@donnav](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/donnav)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-cornish-hens/3642 "2016-12-29T18:11:26Z")
Hi, I just received my precision cooker and am excited to use it. I have some frozen Rock Cornish hens and was thinking of cooking them. However, I can't find any recipes for Cornish Hens on this site and don't know ho… --- ## [Not very thick pork chops](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/not-very-thick-pork-chops/3639)
**Author:** [@maplewood](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/maplewood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/not-very-thick-pork-chops/3639 "2016-12-29T03:00:48Z")
The generic pork chops at our supermarket are only about 1/2 to 3/4 think. While I assume that cooking them is straight-forward enough I'm concerned that searing them might cause them to overcook and or dry out. Do I… --- ## [First meal with my new Anova!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-meal-with-my-new-anova/3631)
**Author:** [@Linda1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Linda1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-meal-with-my-new-anova/3631 "2016-12-27T21:40:49Z")
Just cooked a porked tenderloin for my first try with my Christmas Anova precision cooker. We were heading out for a Boxing Day afternoon with friends, and the tenderloin wasn't quite thawed. I seasoned it well, set my t… --- ## [Does the bag need to be fully vacuum sealed for vegetable cooking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/does-the-bag-need-to-be-fully-vacuum-sealed-for-vegetable-cooking/3625)
**Author:** [@rsdofny](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rsdofny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/does-the-bag-need-to-be-fully-vacuum-sealed-for-vegetable-cooking/3625 "2017-02-08T18:53:01Z")
If i need to cook vegetable at high temperature of 183F, does it require the bag to be fully vacuum sealed? --- ## [Making jam to keep](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/making-jam-to-keep/3615)
**Author:** [@tonyls](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tonyls)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/making-jam-to-keep/3615 "2016-12-27T01:30:29Z")
I have some frozen cumquots and wish to make burn free jam. Is it possible with Anova --- ## [Using WiFi to send recipes while at work](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-wifi-to-send-recipes-while-at-work/3570)
**Author:** [@rentose](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rentose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-wifi-to-send-recipes-while-at-work/3570 "2016-12-27T16:15:46Z")
Hi all Loving the Anova app and cooker so far, this is more a question about food safety and cooking while at work. I was thinking of sending a job via wifi to the cooker, and this works fine for me. Its more about w… --- ## [My first with Anova sous vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-first-with-anova-sous-vide/3519)
**Author:** [@zoiespop](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/zoiespop)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-first-with-anova-sous-vide/3519 "2016-12-26T16:28:09Z")
Did pork tenderloin for my first outing in sous vide. It was absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to try steaks. --- ## [Newbie questions: Fat use and reusable plastic bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbie-questions-fat-use-and-reusable-plastic-bags/3514)
**Author:** [@Vivian](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vivian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbie-questions-fat-use-and-reusable-plastic-bags/3514 "2016-12-27T02:02:40Z")
Hello, just got my Sous Vide for Xmas and have two questions: 1) Do I need to use fat when cooking chicken breasts or fish? I would like to keep my meats lean, if possible... 2) Are there any reusable alternatives to… --- ## [Time for a roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-for-a-roast/3416)
**Author:** [@marines91](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/marines91)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 5:03am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-for-a-roast/3416 "2016-12-24T05:03:39Z")
Is it a good rule of thumb when doing a roast at125F to cook 10 hours for every pound? --- ## [10.5 lb bone-in rib roast - how long do i put it in the bath? help I'm a newbie!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/10-5-lb-bone-in-rib-roast-how-long-do-i-put-it-in-the-bath-help-im-a-newbie/3413)
**Author:** [@Rebecca442](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Rebecca442)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 4:35am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/10-5-lb-bone-in-rib-roast-how-long-do-i-put-it-in-the-bath-help-im-a-newbie/3413 "2016-12-24T04:35:06Z")
Happy Holidays!! I have been using my Anova for simple cooking and just love what I've been able to accomplish thus far, as does my "meat-loving" house of football-player men! This Christmas I am going to Sous Vide a… --- ## [Weighting your vacuum bags during cooking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/weighting-your-vacuum-bags-during-cooking/3407)
**Author:** [@Thames](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Thames)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/weighting-your-vacuum-bags-during-cooking/3407 "2017-04-13T15:54:53Z")
If this technique is already in use, excuse me; my friends/students suggested I post it: When cooking vegetables, I had a difficult time weighting the bags for full immersion...vegetables are typically lighter than water… --- ## [Cooking two hams together](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-two-hams-together/3403)
**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 11:36am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-two-hams-together/3403 "2017-02-07T11:36:36Z")
Need some help. I want to cook a 5lb shank part ham and a 4lb butt part ham at same time. They are both pre cooked, basically just need to heat up. What temp and time would be best. Want to impress guest with my Anova. --- ## [Proper temp&time](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/proper-temp-time/3400)
**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/proper-temp-time/3400 "2016-12-26T19:17:40Z")
Need some help. I want to cook a 5lb shank part ham and a 4lb butt part ham at same time. They are both pre cooked, basically just need to heat up. What temp and time would be best. Want to impress guest with my Anova. --- ## [Prime Rib Sous Vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prime-rib-sous-vide/3391)
**Author:** [@kowbj](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kowbj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prime-rib-sous-vide/3391 "2016-12-26T18:13:05Z")
Hello all, first post here for me. A question for you seasoned veterans of cooking...... I was wondering if it would be possible for me to cook a 12 pound Prime Rib with the Sous Vide Cooker. If it was possible, I would … --- ## [Time for a 4-pound ribs roast @ 136F?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-for-a-4-pound-ribs-roast-136f/3361)
**Author:** [@Kham](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-for-a-4-pound-ribs-roast-136f/3361 "2016-12-23T12:57:58Z")
How much cooking time do you think a 4-pound ribs roast need to obtain 136f internal??? Is 3 hours enough? --- ## [Beef Blade roast advice](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-blade-roast-advice/3331)
**Author:** [@Mark1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mark1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-blade-roast-advice/3331 "2019-11-21T03:19:17Z")
I have a beef blade roast that is 1.3kg, need advice on a cook temp and time for medium rear, Iv checked other roasts info but not sure if should cut in half and use two bags, thanks in advance for any reply. Photos to f… --- ## [Hungarian/Eastern European Yeast Dumplings](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hungarian-eastern-european-yeast-dumplings/3214)
**Author:** [@korgo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/korgo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hungarian-eastern-european-yeast-dumplings/3214 "2016-12-21T22:43:27Z")
Hey! I suspect that the Anova would be perfect for making yeast dumplings (Serviettenknödel). These dumpling are made of a yeast dough with ca. 500gr. flour, 10g fresh yeast, 250ml milk and 1 egg. The mixture is kneade… --- ## [Allergic to some raw foods - Sous vide and heat sensitive proteins](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/allergic-to-some-raw-foods-sous-vide-and-heat-sensitive-proteins/3200)
**Author:** [@mimi](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mimi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/allergic-to-some-raw-foods-sous-vide-and-heat-sensitive-proteins/3200 "2016-12-22T15:10:39Z")
Hi everyone. I just received my ANOVA PC and this is my first post. I have searched the posts for some similar threads but haven't found anything so please let me pick your brains. I have Oral Food Allergy which m… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=47) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=49)