# Anova Precision® Cooker **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=55 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 56 --- ## [Newbie egg question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbie-egg-question/555)
**Author:** [@amusesings](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/amusesings)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbie-egg-question/555 "2015-07-20T12:41:19Z")
When doing eggs can you put them in the cold water and then set the app? Or will bringing up the water temp then starting timer when it's to the correct temp throw off results of soft cooked and hard cooked? --- ## [Sous Vide under the real vacuum](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-under-the-real-vacuum/551)
**Author:** [@Simon\_C](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Simon_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 10:12am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-under-the-real-vacuum/551 "2015-07-10T10:12:58Z")
I was thinking in the shower this morning, where all my worst ideas happen . . . Anova should send a Precision Cooker up to the International Space Station on the next resupply run. Astronauts could squirt a big blob of… --- ## [Second cook in progress, question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/second-cook-in-progress-question/548)
**Author:** [@mwhitey](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mwhitey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/second-cook-in-progress-question/548 "2015-07-07T20:21:19Z")
I'm doing my second cook, a 5 lb pork shoulder I've been cooking at 175 degrees. Started at about 7 pm, added water at about 11 pm, checked at 1 am it seemed good. Woke up at 7 am to low water alarm, not sure how long … --- ## [Eggs in a whisk demo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/eggs-in-a-whisk-demo/546)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/eggs-in-a-whisk-demo/546 "2015-07-10T23:45:31Z")
\[Eggs with wisk and chopstick\] Keeps them off the bottom as well as moving/bouncing around. 167 F for 14 minutes or so. The whisk only held two extra large eggs. The wife really liked hers. A small net would be great f… --- ## [Poached Eggs - Alarming Foam Mountain!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/poached-eggs-alarming-foam-mountain/544)
**Author:** [@The\_Wiener\_Lady](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/The_Wiener_Lady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/poached-eggs-alarming-foam-mountain/544 "2015-07-28T21:48:58Z")
I just got my cooker yesterday - we made beef tenderloin for 4 and it was amazing. This morning I was like "Look! It does poached eggs!!" We did not put the eggs in bags - the recipe directions didn't suggest it, and wou… --- ## [Turkey Thighs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/turkey-thighs/543)
**Author:** [@terrykcobb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/terrykcobb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/turkey-thighs/543 "2015-07-04T23:27:46Z")
I have turkey thighs and I cannot find a recipe to cook just the thighs. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks --- ## [4th of July Weekend in the US](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/4th-of-july-weekend-in-the-us/542)
**Author:** [@john.jcb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/john.jcb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/4th-of-july-weekend-in-the-us/542 "2020-12-08T22:11:22Z")
Tomorrow is Independence Day in the US. Parades and outdoor grilling are the normal activities. How do you plan on incorporating sous vide in your celebration? I know one thing I will serve is corn sous vide. I place it… --- ## [Beef liver](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-liver/541)
**Author:** [@CorkyF](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/CorkyF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-liver/541 "2015-07-01T23:06:48Z")
Anyone have a good recipe for beef liver sous vide? --- ## [Perfect Equipment for Sous Vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/perfect-equipment-for-sous-vide/540)
**Author:** [@JonnyScout](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JonnyScout)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 6:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/perfect-equipment-for-sous-vide/540 "2015-06-30T06:19:32Z")
Anova circulator, Cambro 4.75 gallon and Lipavi sous vide rack model 26SD is the one I have now. The Anova holds the temperature well and the Lipavi rack lets me use the full capacity of the Cambro container. Cooks easil… --- ## [Time & Temp recipe changes?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-temp-recipe-changes/539)
**Author:** [@tbear](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tbear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-temp-recipe-changes/539 "2015-06-28T22:23:52Z")
New to site, could not find answer... Recipe for two salmon fillets calls for 128d for 25 min. What changes when cooking six fillets at same time in larger pot? Txs --- ## [Wagyu recommendations?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wagyu-recommendations/538)
**Author:** [@Simon\_C](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Simon_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wagyu-recommendations/538 "2015-06-29T23:01:50Z")
I've decided to celebrate not staying dead by eating a nice piece of organic grass-fed free-range hippy AU$75/kilo Wagyu from my local(ish) gourmet butcher. Since this is my first, I want to make sure I do it right. Ther… --- ## [Sous-Vide Baked Potato?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-baked-potato/537)
**Author:** [@AngelArs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AngelArs)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-baked-potato/537 "2021-01-01T14:55:33Z")
Is it possible to make a Sous-Vide baked potato? You know, Sous Vide the inside of the potato, and then put it in the oven to crisp up the skin. If it's possible, then how long should you cook it (per potato) Sous-Vi… --- ## [Connecting to iphone](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/connecting-to-iphone/536)
**Author:** [@captnsimmer](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/captnsimmer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/connecting-to-iphone/536 "2015-06-26T18:58:34Z")
I am unable to pair my iphone 4s upgraded to the requirements suggested. I have followed your tutorial to no avail. My phone will pair to other items just fine and i can pair my ipad to the anova - any thoughts for my … --- ## [Odd Steak Color](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/odd-steak-color/534)
**Author:** [@GabisDaddi](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/GabisDaddi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/odd-steak-color/534 "2015-06-27T02:02:24Z")
So I just finished a 2.7 pound chuck steak/roast. Thirty six hours at 136 degrees. Nothing in the bag except beef. The steak smells great, there’s lots of jus, but the steak is this weird greenish brown color. Here’s a… --- ## [Fingerprints and scratches on "new" precision cooker?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fingerprints-and-scratches-on-new-precision-cooker/533)
**Author:** [@noturbizniss](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/noturbizniss)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fingerprints-and-scratches-on-new-precision-cooker/533 "2015-06-28T15:25:28Z")
\\So i got my precision cooker today and there were fingerprints all over the metal skirt, no plastic covering on the display (as is usually present on electronics, and scratches on the display. Is this normal, or, is it … --- ## [First receipe, ming's benedict does not work](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-receipe-mings-benedict-does-not-work/531)
**Author:** [@MFerland](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MFerland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-receipe-mings-benedict-does-not-work/531 "2015-06-25T12:45:41Z")
I follow the receipe and it does not work (very under cook)! What i do wrong? Size of eggs? Temperature of eggs at start? Help me.... --- ## [Sous vide w/Worcestershire sauce](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-w-worcestershire-sauce/530)
**Author:** [@jhouse5848](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jhouse5848)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-w-worcestershire-sauce/530 "2015-06-27T22:46:44Z")
Hello all -- first time poster and I'm still waiting for my inaugural sous vide (my unit is on order). I am most excited to try steak and had a question about seasoning. I'll definitely apply many of the basic steak spic… --- ## [Two are Better Than One](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/two-are-better-than-one/529)
**Author:** [@john.jcb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/john.jcb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/two-are-better-than-one/529 "2015-06-23T13:08:28Z")
I am now the owner of two Anova circulators. I have the original and the new Precision Cooker. Yesterday it worked out great having two. In one pot at 132° F were hamburgers. I seasoned them with Montreal seasoning, a s… --- ## [Can't check out?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cant-check-out/527)
**Author:** [@noturbizniss](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/noturbizniss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cant-check-out/527 "2015-06-19T16:37:10Z")
I click the add to card button, but I don't see a cart or checkout anywhere. Is it an actual issue or am i having a massive brain fart? I tried on chrome and internet explorer... --- ## [First meal](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-meal/526)
**Author:** [@MEA](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MEA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-meal/526 "2015-06-22T12:43:39Z")
I finally got my newest kitchen gadget today and didn't want to wait for the weekend to cook something, so I chose two seafood items that would go quickly after work. I chose Sous Vide Butter Poached Shrimp with Spaghett… --- ## [Reuse the water?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reuse-the-water/525)
**Author:** [@MEA](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MEA)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 4:18am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reuse-the-water/525 "2017-06-09T04:18:15Z")
Can I reuse the water to cook in again? I hate to just throw it out considering we're in a drought right now. Could I store it in a food grade plastic bin (I happen to have an extra one - 5 or 10 gal) and use it for the … --- ## [Can anyone help with information about making chocolate with the precision cooker?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-anyone-help-with-information-about-making-chocolate-with-the-precision-cooker/524)
**Author:** [@ChocolateCruises](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ChocolateCruises)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-anyone-help-with-information-about-making-chocolate-with-the-precision-cooker/524 "2015-06-28T00:21:11Z")
If a roast can be baked or roasted in a plastic bag in water using the Anova Precision Cooker, can the same be done with cacao beans which can be baked or roasted in the oven at temperatures between 100 and 190 degrees i… --- ## [Cooking Chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-chicken/523)
**Author:** [@GabisDaddi](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/GabisDaddi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 12:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-chicken/523 "2015-06-28T00:13:40Z")
Hi! I’m new to performing sous vide though I’ve known about it for a long time. I have recently bought this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UET2UI2 . I’m almost fifty and have been cooking since a single digit age. … --- ## [First dish after finally getting my Precision Cooker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-dish-after-finally-getting-my-precision-cooker/520)
**Author:** [@garyq](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/garyq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-dish-after-finally-getting-my-precision-cooker/520 "2015-06-16T17:57:48Z")
I ordered my Precision Cooker on May 29. Unfortunately, it was part of the batch that had shipping problems, When I finally received it I immediately unpacked it and prepared some salmon fillets I had in the fridge. I… --- ## [Foodsaver marinate canister](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/foodsaver-marinate-canister/519)
**Author:** [@Chipper](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Chipper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/foodsaver-marinate-canister/519 "2015-06-27T00:29:18Z")
Has any one used the marinate canister to submerge in water bath instead of zip lock bag for moist or liquid contents? --- ## [Class Ideas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/class-ideas/518)
**Author:** [@ChefKyleSwanbeck](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ChefKyleSwanbeck)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/class-ideas/518 "2015-06-28T00:19:27Z")
If you were going to teach a class about using an immersion circulator and had to cook something other than short ribs, steak or pork tenderloin to demonstrate the power of a PC what would you make? --- ## [Happy new user](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/happy-new-user/514)
**Author:** [@whatcomlady](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/whatcomlady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/happy-new-user/514 "2015-06-12T12:23:18Z")
I just got my Anova this afternoon. I started by making 2 poached eggs at 143.5 for 1 hour, which turned out great with a nice runny yolk. My daughter is graduating from college on Saturday, and for a family dinner cel… --- ## [Is Rust/Corrosion on Anova Precision Still an Issue?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-rust-corrosion-on-anova-precision-still-an-issue/513)
**Author:** [@jamesino](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jamesino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/is-rust-corrosion-on-anova-precision-still-an-issue/513 "2015-06-12T04:38:49Z")
I'm looking to order an Anova Precision, but saw many users complain of rusting/corrosion of the metal probe after only a few uses. But these threads were dated back to several months ago and I haven't seen any complaint… --- ## [Multiple states of doneness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/multiple-states-of-doneness/512)
**Author:** [@Pitmaster](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Pitmaster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/multiple-states-of-doneness/512 "2019-11-28T15:23:52Z")
90% of the time I will be using this for 2 people. Unfortunately, my wife likes steak well done and I like medium rare. Can I cook her steak to 160 degrees, them lower the water temperature to 130 degrees to cook mine. A… --- ## [Proper Timer Setting?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/proper-timer-setting/510)
**Author:** [@cmcauliff](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/cmcauliff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/proper-timer-setting/510 "2015-06-09T18:07:04Z")
I have two things I would like clarified. Are the two larger numbers on the display hours and the smaller two minutes? Next, is the intended design/approach to bring the water to the temperature you want and THEN sta… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=54) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/28.md?no_subcategories=false&page=56)