# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=52 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 53 --- ## [Pork chops are a little dry](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pork-chops-are-a-little-dry/758)
**Author:** [@druvius](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/druvius)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pork-chops-are-a-little-dry/758 "2016-04-30T15:21:55Z")
Hi guys; Hoping to get some feedback on this. I put my 1 - 1 1/2 chops in the sous vide for 4 hours (as per a friends recommendation, I was going to leave them for an hour)at 140. While not a failure by any means I expe… --- ## [Tips for cooking an entire meal with sous-vide?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tips-for-cooking-an-entire-meal-with-sous-vide/757)
**Author:** [@WufPup](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/WufPup)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 9:35am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tips-for-cooking-an-entire-meal-with-sous-vide/757 "2016-05-01T09:35:36Z")
I'm having issues trying to plan meals I cook entirely in the sous vide (other than the final searing for the protein). All of the veggie recipes I've made ask for fairly high temperatures (160F or higher). I tend t… --- ## [Do I count the time getting the food back to temp?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/do-i-count-the-time-getting-the-food-back-to-temp/755)
**Author:** [@Michaeljst](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Michaeljst)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/do-i-count-the-time-getting-the-food-back-to-temp/755 "2016-06-12T12:55:09Z")
Hello, When the water is preheated, naturally the temp drops from putting food in. However then the app doesn't start the timer until it is back 1 or 2 degrees. Should I just use another time and count the time with food… --- ## [Is it safe to have vinegar in water while cooking food?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-it-safe-to-have-vinegar-in-water-while-cooking-food/754)
**Author:** [@esbjorn](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/esbjorn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-it-safe-to-have-vinegar-in-water-while-cooking-food/754 "2022-12-03T13:59:00Z")
I live in an area with hard water. One way to handle lime scale build-up, which is recommended here on the forums, is to run the unit with water and vinegar when needed. I'm considering running with a smaller amount of v… --- ## [Foodsaver bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/foodsaver-bags/749)
**Author:** [@druvius](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/druvius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/foodsaver-bags/749 "2016-12-03T22:15:23Z")
Hi guys; Just a quick question. I'm thinking on buying the foodsaver so I can package and cook with the sous vide. I went to the food saver website and it says to not cook raw food or meet in their bags. This see… --- ## [New to sous vide!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-sous-vide/747)
**Author:** [@anova808](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/anova808)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-sous-vide/747 "2016-04-10T14:33:39Z")
Hi guys I just bought a Anova and was wondering if someone could help me answer couple of questions. 1. Is it ok to place the food while the anova is warming up to the target temperature? 2. How do you take off the bo… --- ## [1.6 lbs tri tip time and temp](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1-6-lbs-tri-tip-time-and-temp/746)
**Author:** [@druvius](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/druvius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1-6-lbs-tri-tip-time-and-temp/746 "2016-04-09T23:41:20Z")
Hi guys; I'll start this question like many on this forum. (haha) This will be my first foray into sous vide. I bought a tri tip for two reasons.It's cheap in case I screw it up.Its a tough cut so I wanted to see how th… --- ## [60 minutes too long?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/60-minutes-too-long/745)
**Author:** [@StefanH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/StefanH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/60-minutes-too-long/745 "2016-04-07T19:23:29Z")
I recently got an Anova Precision Cooker. But my two first tries were more or less a disaster. I tried an entrecôte steak, about 1inch thick and set the temperature to 129 Fahrenheit and about 60minutes cooking time.I ex… --- ## [Doneness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/doneness/744)
**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/doneness/744 "2016-04-07T00:03:41Z")
If my food doesn't come out quite done enough, next time do I raise the temp or extend the time. --- ## [Enhance flavor of my ribeye](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/enhance-flavor-of-my-ribeye/742)
**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/enhance-flavor-of-my-ribeye/742 "2016-04-18T22:47:39Z")
Cooked first steak today and was totally blown away how great it turned out Just like they said it would. But the ribeye didn't have the flavor I'd hoped for .I salted and peppered, and put a garlic clove in before cooki… --- ## [Smoking combined with Sous Vide?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/smoking-combined-with-sous-vide/741)
**Author:** [@kevinvh](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kevinvh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/smoking-combined-with-sous-vide/741 "2020-10-22T20:22:12Z")
Can anyone provide some advice on combining sous vide cooking with a smoker? Say a sous vide recipe calls for cooking a brisket for 145F for 48 hours. Would you rub + smoke the brisket first until it gets to 145 and then… --- ## [First Bottom Round Roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-bottom-round-roast/739)
**Author:** [@brewer65](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/brewer65)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-bottom-round-roast/739 "2016-03-25T18:21:09Z")
I'm getting ready to do a bottom round roast, 1.64 lbs. at 149 for medium rare. I'm thinking at least 24 hours if not 48. My understanding is you can't over cook with sous vide, I hope. --- ## [Chalky White Residue](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chalky-white-residue/736)
**Author:** [@lordbodom](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lordbodom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chalky-white-residue/736 "2016-03-14T15:46:41Z")
So I cooked some corned beef yesterday in a zip log bag around 170, and after a few hours I could see the water start "foaming" up. after cooking, there was white chalky type sunstance on the machine and around the pot i… --- ## [I cooked a chicken breast and a steak at the same time for 1 ½ hours at 150f my chicken is slightly](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/i-cooked-a-chicken-breast-and-a-steak-at-the-same-time-for-1-hours-at-150f-my-chicken-is-slightly/734)
**Author:** [@Meemeetx](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Meemeetx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/i-cooked-a-chicken-breast-and-a-steak-at-the-same-time-for-1-hours-at-150f-my-chicken-is-slightly/734 "2016-03-22T01:40:38Z")
Pink is it ok to eat? --- ## [No success with chicken thighs. What did I do wrong?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/no-success-with-chicken-thighs-what-did-i-do-wrong/733)
**Author:** [@xiaohe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/xiaohe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/no-success-with-chicken-thighs-what-did-i-do-wrong/733 "2016-03-26T22:37:08Z")
I purchased an Anova precision circulator a few days ago, and have so far tried cooking chicken and pork. The chicken breast I cooked turned out to be super juicy and flakey, but the chicken thighs I cooked weren't very … --- ## [This cooking is no good for me](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/this-cooking-is-no-good-for-me/729)
**Author:** [@brewer65](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/brewer65)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/this-cooking-is-no-good-for-me/729 "2019-08-10T21:29:00Z")
Sorry, but this cooking is no good for me. I tried the porterhouse recipe to the letter, I was not impressed. Meat was tough, no extra flavor, I,m sending my unit back. --- ## [Why does the iPhone app only let you select medium rare on all meats](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-does-the-iphone-app-only-let-you-select-medium-rare-on-all-meats/728)
**Author:** [@brewer65](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/brewer65)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-does-the-iphone-app-only-let-you-select-medium-rare-on-all-meats/728 "2016-12-05T17:47:29Z")
I should be getting my Anova tomorrow, so I downloaded the app and discovered it only lets you select medium rare on the meats. --- ## [Momlady](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/momlady/725)
**Author:** [@momlady](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/momlady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/momlady/725 "2016-02-23T22:11:17Z")
Do any changes in either temperature or cooking times need to be made when cooking at higher elevations? --- ## [Cheap cuts of steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cheap-cuts-of-steak/723)
**Author:** [@lordbodom](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lordbodom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cheap-cuts-of-steak/723 "2017-01-09T18:51:11Z")
So cooking steaks can get expensive. I was just wondering what everyones opinions on what good cheap cuts of meat that turn out really good sous vide are? Iv heard flank, chuck roast. Any other recomendations? --- ## [Getting burgers right](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/getting-burgers-right/711)
**Author:** [@lordbodom](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lordbodom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/getting-burgers-right/711 "2017-10-22T16:39:23Z")
So I am very new at this. I tried doing burgers today and made 2 1/2 lb patties that were pretty thick. I set the temp at 135 and cooked for an hour. I have been reading online and most sites say 40 minutes was enough bu… --- ## [New to Sous Vide and have some quesitons](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-sous-vide-and-have-some-quesitons/708)
**Author:** [@lordbodom](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lordbodom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 4:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-sous-vide-and-have-some-quesitons/708 "2016-04-08T04:42:32Z")
Hi. I am new to Sous vide and have a few questions. Does cooking time depend on how many steaks you put in? For example, i was reading that for a medium steak cook at 130 for about an hour and a half. If i cook 2-3 at a … --- ## [Size of pot](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/size-of-pot/707)
**Author:** [@lamborghini](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lamborghini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/size-of-pot/707 "2016-01-21T23:41:55Z")
I have a roasting pan 16 inches long X 12 inches wide by about 4+ inches deep that holds 3 gallons of water. will the Precision Cooker move enough water if I hang six to eight filets side by side around the edge? Have on… --- ## [Have u ever eaten vietnam food?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/have-u-ever-eaten-vietnam-food/706)
**Author:** [@darinnoah75](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/darinnoah75)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/have-u-ever-eaten-vietnam-food/706 "2016-01-24T03:04:10Z")
\- YouTube I can’t know the name of the dish in this video.Give me your idea of vietnam food. --- ## [Share what's cookin' using #anovafoodnerd](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/share-whats-cookin-using-anovafoodnerd/705)
**Author:** [@jordan](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jordan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 6:05am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/share-whats-cookin-using-anovafoodnerd/705 "2016-01-21T06:05:37Z")
Hey Food Nerds, Love food shots in your feed? We’re serving up some sous vide goodness on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and you won’t want to miss it. The best part? These images are coming from users like yourselv… --- ## [Anyone has cook asian food using the anova](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anyone-has-cook-asian-food-using-the-anova/699)
**Author:** [@Penangbibik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Penangbibik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anyone-has-cook-asian-food-using-the-anova/699 "2016-01-19T16:11:55Z")
Hi, I am looking out for people has experience in using the Anova to cook asian dishes. --- ## [Big ribeyes and homemade Strawberry soda cocktail Sous Vide Anova style](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-ribeyes-and-homemade-strawberry-soda-cocktail-sous-vide-anova-style/698)
**Author:** [@phrank02](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/phrank02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-ribeyes-and-homemade-strawberry-soda-cocktail-sous-vide-anova-style/698 "2016-01-16T17:17:01Z")
Went to some friends house and cooked them Sous Vide ANOVA STYLE for the first time!!! Yeah they loved it... Sous Vide Strawberries and some BIG Ribeye Steaks!! Check it out... Hope you guys enjoy!!! -CHEF PH https… --- ## [Best Cook Book?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cook-book/696)
**Author:** [@bhm](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bhm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-cook-book/696 "2016-01-17T16:47:46Z")
Just bought the wifi and need a basic cookbook to get started. Any suggestions? --- ## [How can I purchase wifi precision cooker UK 220v?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-can-i-purchase-wifi-precision-cooker-uk-220v/691)
**Author:** [@HelloWorld](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/HelloWorld)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-can-i-purchase-wifi-precision-cooker-uk-220v/691 "2016-01-05T02:24:45Z")
Hi, I own one in US and looking for buying one for UK. how and where can I buy one? --- ## [What is the total ship,net cost to Toronto, Canada.?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-the-total-ship-net-cost-to-toronto-canada/690)
**Author:** [@bhm](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bhm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-the-total-ship-net-cost-to-toronto-canada/690 "2024-06-26T17:21:15Z")
I see how much the taxes are and Anova's shipping charge but are there more costs when it crosses the border? --- ## [Anova One Problem (Strong Electrical Smell)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-one-problem-strong-electrical-smell/688)
**Author:** [@jlbell](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jlbell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-one-problem-strong-electrical-smell/688 "2016-01-14T16:47:57Z")
Hello everyone, I have had my Anova One for several months and have used it for well over a 30+ hours of cooking, but just recently while using it, it developed a strong electrical smell. This lasted for over 3-4 cooki… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=51) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=53)