# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=5 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Recipes - all categories - unanswered questions & ambiguities](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipes-all-categories-unanswered-questions-ambiguities/31200)
**Author:** [@ANDRE1D](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ANDRE1D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 6:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipes-all-categories-unanswered-questions-ambiguities/31200 "2022-12-15T06:53:06Z")
I challenge Anova or Electrolux to review and answer ALL questions related to recipes and comments left by users. Currently, there are too many unanswered questions and too many contradictions and ambiguities. This is a … --- ## [APO app on multiple devices](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-app-on-multiple-devices/31178)
**Author:** [@ikreitman](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ikreitman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-app-on-multiple-devices/31178 "2022-10-27T15:29:59Z")
Is it possible to have the APO app installed as multiple devices such as 2 partners’ phones and connect to a single APO? If so, are there any restrictions, such as being logged in to the same/different account? I know th… --- ## [Too much vacuum in bag during cooking?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/too-much-vacuum-in-bag-during-cooking/31157)
**Author:** [@joeb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/joeb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/too-much-vacuum-in-bag-during-cooking/31157 "2023-07-10T17:33:26Z")
I use a vac chamber to seal all my foods and cuts before freezing. When i cook with the precision cooker there is an unusual amount of liquid extracted fm the food… Things like chicken breast are textured dry after co… --- ## [Anova Precision red light](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-red-light/31120)
**Author:** [@fishslice112](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/fishslice112)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-red-light/31120 "2023-02-03T15:27:17Z")
Need help my Anova is telling me there is low water in container for it to work,have checked water level its ok have unpluged it checked to make sure it is fitted corectly which it is but still getting error message low … --- ## [Oven shuts off under high temps](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-shuts-off-under-high-temps/31080)
**Author:** [@Spenm](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Spenm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-shuts-off-under-high-temps/31080 "2022-09-18T16:30:18Z")
Hi When doing a pizza I like to go all out at 250C. Thats normally ok. But sometimes midway through baking a loaf or more often when using top element on a pizza - it totally shuts down as its overheated. In traditional… --- ## [Stupid shit with the anova app that needs to be removed](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/stupid-shit-with-the-anova-app-that-needs-to-be-removed/31060)
**Author:** [@Matt\_C](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Matt_C)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/stupid-shit-with-the-anova-app-that-needs-to-be-removed/31060 "2022-09-13T20:57:34Z")
These are some of the dumbest things I’ve seen with this. Manually setting an exact time and temp is not even possible. Manually setting both the temp and the time increase at increments of 5. This means that somethin… --- ## [New guy here](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-guy-here/31053)
**Author:** [@bwepfd911](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bwepfd911)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 10:50am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-guy-here/31053 "2022-09-02T10:50:13Z")
Hello everyone, I stumbled on this cooking idea a while back and asked a friend about it, and they used it before and liked it. I see it’s been around a quite a while so I thought I’d start checking this out. So I’ll be … --- ## [How do I use the PC Wi-fi WITHOUT the app?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-do-i-use-the-pc-wi-fi-without-the-app/31018)
**Author:** [@gamemastermb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/gamemastermb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-do-i-use-the-pc-wi-fi-without-the-app/31018 "2022-09-26T19:51:38Z")
How do I use the PC Wi-fi WITHOUT the app? I tried pushing all over the top and spinning the front dial. I was able to set the temperature with the dial, but I never found how to set cook time. I have used Anova cookers… --- ## [Can Sous-Vide keep the "pink"?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-sous-vide-keep-the-pink/30958)
**Author:** [@Artie](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Artie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-sous-vide-keep-the-pink/30958 "2022-08-20T01:10:00Z")
Hope this isn’t dumb. If one wanted to do a quasi-beef Wellington, or similar, would sous-vide “keep the pink”, so to say? Or, to put it another way, can you do “rare” with sous-vide? Thanks all. Artie --- ## [Not connecting, what's the next option?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/not-connecting-whats-the-next-option/30889)
**Author:** [@Miniconn](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Miniconn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/not-connecting-whats-the-next-option/30889 "2022-09-26T19:09:38Z")
Precison Pro won’t connect Freshly delivered today, but the app doesn’t connect the probe to my wifi Wifi password correct, and when you press the ‘Try again’ button, nothing happens, and the Contact Support button doe… --- ## [Cooking from frozen success](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-from-frozen-success/30861)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-from-frozen-success/30861 "2022-12-29T20:20:21Z")
All of my APO cooks for the last few weeks have been from frozen using Douglas Baldwin’s ‘Practical Guide’ Table 2.3 Table 2.3: Approximate heating times for frozen meat. Yesterday I did this below recipe, and it was ve… --- ## [Lack of extra support](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lack-of-extra-support/30824)
**Author:** [@Petethecat](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Petethecat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lack-of-extra-support/30824 "2022-08-24T00:47:57Z")
My precision cooker died. No display nothing! I contacted Anova ,they told me to reset it ,by unplugging it try different receptacles etc. no go. I enquired about repairs,they responded… no service or repair facilities.… --- ## [Sticky Silicone Body](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sticky-silicone-body/30744)
**Author:** [@Bumblebee95](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Bumblebee95)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 8:31am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sticky-silicone-body/30744 "2022-07-04T08:31:29Z")
I noticed recently that the black silicone body of the Precision Cooker is getting sticky. Or is it melting? What can I do? Does anybody encounter this before? Pls share. --- ## [Cooking time @ 140 for pork chunks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-140-for-pork-chunks/30740)
**Author:** [@dz302](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dz302)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-140-for-pork-chunks/30740 "2022-06-02T22:28:00Z")
Hello all, my first post! I have a pork tenderloin which is sliced in approx. 1" slices. I have them seasoned and vacuum sealed, single layer, ready to sous vide. My question is how much time will I need to cook @ 140… --- ## [Any comments on salting frozen meat?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/any-comments-on-salting-frozen-meat/30716)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/any-comments-on-salting-frozen-meat/30716 "2022-05-27T00:26:38Z")
I am trying to avoid \>40ºF danger zone \<140ºF where possible. So on initial freeze on returning home from the butcher’s I vacuum bag with excess material to allow opening the bag for aromatics &c. and then re-vacuum sea… --- ## [Pro Cooker stops heating - any solutions or tricks to restart to normal operation?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pro-cooker-stops-heating-any-solutions-or-tricks-to-restart-to-normal-operation/30701)
**Author:** [@Chab63](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Chab63)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pro-cooker-stops-heating-any-solutions-or-tricks-to-restart-to-normal-operation/30701 "2023-02-25T14:22:46Z")
Hi, My six month old Pro Cooker just thinks suddenly that heating is not important. The water circulates, but it is not heating the water to any temperature. Did anyone have this error already? Is there any way to rese… --- ## [Automatically Turn off Unit after timer has expired](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/automatically-turn-off-unit-after-timer-has-expired/30670)
**Author:** [@POMAD](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/POMAD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/automatically-turn-off-unit-after-timer-has-expired/30670 "2022-09-13T22:22:25Z")
Does anyone know how to turn off the unit automatically after the timer has expired? --- ## [Cooking a bison New York Strip Steak sous-vide for the first time!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-a-bison-new-york-strip-steak-sous-vide-for-the-first-time/30662)
**Author:** [@Rhonda\_Bland](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Rhonda_Bland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-a-bison-new-york-strip-steak-sous-vide-for-the-first-time/30662 "2022-05-13T23:09:52Z")
What temperature and time allotment should I be working with? The Native American part of me wants to eat bison. --- ## [Question about cooking in glass jars](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/question-about-cooking-in-glass-jars/30632)
**Author:** [@Kat6](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kat6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/question-about-cooking-in-glass-jars/30632 "2022-07-20T21:24:57Z")
Just starting with my Anova sous vide. I have a recipe in 8 oz glass jars that I want to try and the directions say to fully submerge the jars for 12 hours. But I see recipes online that warn you not to submerge the ja… --- ## [Precision Cooker Motor Whine](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-cooker-motor-whine/30628)
**Author:** [@April\_Staines](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/April_Staines)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-cooker-motor-whine/30628 "2022-05-11T17:47:15Z")
I just took delivery of a Precision Cooker, the current model. I purchased the Anova because of all the good reviews, but how do you put up with the loud motor whining noise. Is this normal? Surely not. Mine comes in… --- ## [WiFi Connection Issues - every network but mine](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wifi-connection-issues-every-network-but-mine/30621)
**Author:** [@culshawn](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/culshawn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wifi-connection-issues-every-network-but-mine/30621 "2022-05-01T22:27:41Z")
Hi, I am using an Anova Precision Cooker. I am up to about my tenth cook and everything has been going fine except on the last three cooks I have not been able to connect the APC to my wifi. I follow the steps and when t… --- ## [Best restaurant tuna ever, Long Island Cafe, Isle of Palms (Sea of Cars), South Carolina.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-restaurant-tuna-ever-long-island-cafe-isle-of-palms-sea-of-cars-south-carolina/30583)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-restaurant-tuna-ever-long-island-cafe-isle-of-palms-sea-of-cars-south-carolina/30583 "2023-11-04T12:01:47Z")
I lived and worked in Charleston area for more than thirty years, Charleston, “with 82 5-Star restaurants.” Two weeks ago my best bike buddy made reservations at the Long Island Cafe for dinner last night. I had tuna t… --- ## [Veal time and temp](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/veal-time-and-temp/30577)
**Author:** [@AliBold](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AliBold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 11:34am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/veal-time-and-temp/30577 "2022-04-21T11:34:46Z")
Hi everyone, Do you use the same time and temperature with beef and veal or is it different? I can’t find many informations online. Thank you in advance for your answers. --- ## [2022 Anova CHAMBER vacuum sealer.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/2022-anova-chamber-vacuum-sealer/30566)
**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/2022-anova-chamber-vacuum-sealer/30566 "2022-04-18T14:32:00Z")
Whilst I saw this when it was put onto the site I didn’t check it out, having time to do so I’m at a loss as to those “diddy” containers that would sit in the well (7 cm height wasn’t it)? Are small “parfait” jars able … --- ## [Does the Precision Cooker fit the 12L container?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/does-the-precision-cooker-fit-the-12l-container/30543)
**Author:** [@lynnlepore](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lynnlepore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/does-the-precision-cooker-fit-the-12l-container/30543 "2022-04-24T14:38:23Z")
I see they sell the 12L container with the Nano model. Does anyone know Precision Cooker model works with the 12L container? Is it compatible? --- ## [FILL indicator](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fill-indicator/30536)
**Author:** [@donnahard](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/donnahard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 10:32am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fill-indicator/30536 "2022-06-30T10:32:13Z")
What does “FILL” mean in the Target Temp display on the PRO model. The water level is above the min mark and everything else seems to work, just no heat. --- ## [Lengthen the cooking time](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lengthen-the-cooking-time/30532)
**Author:** [@AliBold](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AliBold)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lengthen-the-cooking-time/30532 "2022-04-09T14:38:53Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to sous vide and I have a question. If I want to lengthen the cooking time (for example of pork or chicken from 2h to 8h) can I simply reduce the temp or it wouldn’t work? Thank you in advance for y… --- ## [Steak Safe if Cooker Stopped While Cooking?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/steak-safe-if-cooker-stopped-while-cooking/30531)
**Author:** [@OlyMtns](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/OlyMtns)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/steak-safe-if-cooker-stopped-while-cooking/30531 "2022-04-08T11:49:58Z")
I’ve got chuck steaks cooking for 36hrs at 131 in vacuum sealed bags. At the 30 hr mark the Anova Precision Cooker stopped for about an hour and temps dropped to 120 degrees. The water level had dropped too low from ev… --- ## [Why is pork loin roast dry?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-is-pork-loin-roast-dry/30528)
**Author:** [@AliBold](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AliBold)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-is-pork-loin-roast-dry/30528 "2022-04-18T21:33:25Z")
Hi everyone, I need advice because I cooked a pork loin roast (marinated for 24 hours) at 59C for 5 hours and it came out very tough and dry. What did I do wrong? These days I’m trying different cuts of meat but I’m not … --- ## [Anova precision cooker not circulating water](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-cooker-not-circulating-water/30509)
**Author:** [@RobertKunes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RobertKunes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-precision-cooker-not-circulating-water/30509 "2024-06-06T12:18:15Z")
In January 2022, I bought new Anova Precision Cooker 900w unit through Amazon. I used it once or twice and then, in mid March, I set it up to use again and discovered that the unit was not circulating water. I called … [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=4) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=6)