# Anova Precision® Cooker

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## [Ham Shank](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ham-shank/28017)

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**Author:** [@KenB](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/KenB)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ham-shank/28017 "2021-02-04T02:22:18Z")

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Hello…first time poster here. Has anyone done a smoked ham shank or butt in the Precision Oven? I’ve done many in water sous vide, but am hoping someone has some ideas as to what might work best in the APO. Ken

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## [Mixed chicken pieces cook](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/mixed-chicken-pieces-cook/28000)

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**Author:** [@porkchopdupree](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/porkchopdupree)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/mixed-chicken-pieces-cook/28000 "2021-01-20T16:27:50Z")

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I’m somewhat new to the sous vide adventure, but my first filet mignon turm=ned out beautifully. So, next on the list is chicken. I want to cook bone in skin on pieces about 4-5 at a time. Questions: Do I bag each pi…

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## [Pork Tend saerloin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pork-tend-saerloin/27944)

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**Author:** [@hybucket](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/hybucket)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pork-tend-saerloin/27944 "2021-01-13T16:23:12Z")

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I want to do a pork tenderloin. It is a one-pounder, but it’s too long to fit into a Food Saver bag. Any problem with cutting it in half and putting both halves into the same bag? Would it be cooked at the same time/tem…

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## [raised meat pie in hot water crust steak/kidney/oyster](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raised-meat-pie-in-hot-water-crust-steak-kidney-oyster/27937)

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**Author:** [@ggage](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ggage)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raised-meat-pie-in-hot-water-crust-steak-kidney-oyster/27937 "2021-01-12T23:22:52Z")

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looking for some ideas -i want make a raised pie , I normally use pork or pork chicken ,sometimes beef and sausage. Even turkey thighs with onions , dried and fresh cranberries. But I was thinking of steak and kidney. Ne…

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## [Need Help with New Nano - Newbie](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/need-help-with-new-nano-newbie/27922)

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**Author:** [@ahraitch](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ahraitch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/need-help-with-new-nano-newbie/27922 "2021-01-12T20:51:17Z")

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I received the Nano as a Christmas gift. I cooked a pork tenderloin successfully for New Year’s day. I’m trying to get my second cook in and ran into problems. I’m cooking a 3# sirloin tip. I have the device set to 1…

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## [Dry Pork Back Ribs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/dry-pork-back-ribs/27900)

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**Author:** [@Bluesnow](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Bluesnow)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/dry-pork-back-ribs/27900 "2021-01-18T02:54:20Z")

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I’ve been cooking pork back ribs at 165F for 12 hours. Because a rack is too long to fit in one bag, I cut it in half and use two bags. In any rack of ribs one end is thin with lots of fat and the other end is thick but …

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## [Chicken Broth Question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-broth-question/27884)

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**Author:** [@georgeabshire](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/georgeabshire)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 11:16am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-broth-question/27884 "2024-05-08T11:16:00Z")

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I have a soup recipe that calls for four 14 1/2 ounce cans of chicken broth. I use Wegmans chicken broth in a container because it is low in sodium, and I have high blood pressure. One container of Wegmans chicken broth…

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## [Recommended Storage containers for Vacuum Sealer Pro](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recommended-storage-containers-for-vacuum-sealer-pro/27860)

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**Author:** [@Roason](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Roason)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recommended-storage-containers-for-vacuum-sealer-pro/27860 "2021-01-05T00:08:03Z")

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The Vacuum Sealer Pro comes with a hose attachment so that I can use it to create a vacuum in external containers - not just the bags. I’ve been searching for food container products that would work well with that featu…

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## [APO: Heating Spiral Ham](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-heating-spiral-ham/27708)

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**Author:** [@Sequel](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Sequel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-heating-spiral-ham/27708 "2020-12-27T16:02:37Z")

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I’d like to try heating the holiday spiral ham in the APO this year. I’m still out of my comfort zone creating my own settings for recipes that aren’t in the app. I was thinking sous vide mode at 140 degrees, but wasn’…

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## [First timer... mixed temps?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-timer-mixed-temps/27705)

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**Author:** [@bcsteeve](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bcsteeve)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-timer-mixed-temps/27705 "2021-01-26T22:37:50Z")

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So today I pick up an anova kit from Costco. The box tells me I can make the best steak and the best asparagus I’ve ever had. I buy some steaks, and I buy some asparagus. The meat cooks at like 135 and the veg at 185.…

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## [Milk problem when Chamber Vacuuming](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/milk-problem-when-chamber-vacuuming/27654)

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**Author:** [@snork](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/snork)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/milk-problem-when-chamber-vacuuming/27654 "2023-12-11T12:05:14Z")

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Ive been using the Sous vide everything Mash method. Great method (lose the cream cheese tho IMHO) but my issue is the milk. I add the cold fresh milk along with the potatoes and butter etc; I place it in the Chamber Vac…

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## [cholent](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cholent/27648)

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**Author:** [@ydh](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ydh)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cholent/27648 "2021-12-01T16:16:32Z")

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can CHOLENT be cooked sous vide ? anyone has tried or has a recipe ?

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## [Mini Herbed Meat Loaves](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/mini-herbed-meat-loaves/27610)

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**Author:** [@Claire\_Bayles](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Claire_Bayles)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/mini-herbed-meat-loaves/27610 "2021-02-28T14:01:40Z")

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INGREDIENTS ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoo…

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## [Soud Vide Turkey Breast Buffet](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/soud-vide-turkey-breast-buffet/27603)

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**Author:** [@trabfountain](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/trabfountain)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/soud-vide-turkey-breast-buffet/27603 "2020-12-29T13:33:24Z")

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I would like to Sous Vide a 3.4kg turkey breast buffet which we can buy here from from most major supermarkets. I do my chicken breasts at 62c and I guess turkey done at that temp would be ok. The only thing I’m unsure…

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## [Filet mignon](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/filet-mignon/27539)

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**Author:** [@Rzydonik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Rzydonik)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/filet-mignon/27539 "2020-12-12T22:14:08Z")

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I have to cook six 6 oz filets to medium rare. How would the time change for 6 beef filets? Time? How long do you think they will hold at medium rare. Trying to plan for a party and will need to hold them for maybe an …

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## [NOOB ALERT! Gluten-free](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/noob-alert-gluten-free/27523)

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**Author:** [@JoeInOttawa](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JoeInOttawa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/noob-alert-gluten-free/27523 "2020-12-13T20:18:34Z")

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Greetings all! As I await my oven, I am already starting to think of ways to get the most value from it. I have a very good friend who is gluten-intolerant, and I’d love some recipes to try for GF breads, particularly a…

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## [Red Light - New Anova Precision Cooker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/red-light-new-anova-precision-cooker/27491)

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**Author:** [@dianerae](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dianerae)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 8:21am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/red-light-new-anova-precision-cooker/27491 "2021-04-06T08:21:03Z")

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I have a brand new precision cooker - I have followed instructions but am trying to set the temperature manually. I can pick the temperature but there is a red light showing on the LED and I’m not able to start it. I’ve …

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## [Searing steak before cooking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-steak-before-cooking/27474)

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**Author:** [@oldguy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/oldguy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-steak-before-cooking/27474 "2022-10-10T19:03:54Z")

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Newbie Question: Is it a bad idea to sear a steak before cooking in the Precison Oven? I guess why I ask this is one could hold the internal temperature until ready to eat right from the oven.

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## [lentil soup](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lentil-soup/27470)

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**Author:** [@pcvilla](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/pcvilla)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lentil-soup/27470 "2021-01-01T15:26:25Z")

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Just a note about your recipe for lentil soup. The lentils do not get soft even after cooking for two hours. You must finish the soup in a soup pan and cook at a simmer for at least for ten minutes. I think it’s becaus…

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## [17lb whole prime strip loin roast cooking time please help](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/17lb-whole-prime-strip-loin-roast-cooking-time-please-help/27386)

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**Author:** [@Eddy\_Kang](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Eddy_Kang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/17lb-whole-prime-strip-loin-roast-cooking-time-please-help/27386 "2021-12-24T16:00:17Z")

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Has anyone sousvided a whole 16lb prime strip loin roast? Was planning on a 130F temp but have no idea for the cook time. Would 6hrs be enough time? I figure since it’s prime it’ll be tender anyway, just want to know the…

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## [New Member...Cooking an Inside Top Round Beef](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-member-cooking-an-inside-top-round-beef/27374)

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**Author:** [@Beef\_Master](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Beef_Master)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-member-cooking-an-inside-top-round-beef/27374 "2020-12-04T17:51:10Z")

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Hello, I am a new member. I apologize in advance if this is not the correct forum, it seemed it was from the menu of options. Also, happy to find this community, thank you! I own a restaurant and we specialize in roast …

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## [Lazy Bagels covered with crazy bubbles](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lazy-bagels-covered-with-crazy-bubbles/27303)

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**Author:** [@Lynn](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Lynn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lazy-bagels-covered-with-crazy-bubbles/27303 "2020-11-16T03:09:09Z")

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Here’s my bagel recipe: Doughcrafter: Baking on Nights and Weekends: Lazy Bagels in the Combi Oven I tried to post it here, but the text editor has defeated me.

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## [Pasturizing eggs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pasturizing-eggs/27291)

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**Author:** [@BrentskiL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/BrentskiL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pasturizing-eggs/27291 "2020-11-14T01:32:55Z")

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I know that you can buy pasturized eggs if you can find them, which I’ve found to be very hard to do. Can eggs be pasturized (not cooked) using sou vide?

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## [Turkey Roll with stuffing.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/turkey-roll-with-stuffing/27278)

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**Author:** [@Hoagie](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Hoagie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/turkey-roll-with-stuffing/27278 "2020-11-11T16:17:46Z")

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Hi, I just got the ANOVA precision oven and wanted to cook a turkey roll with stuffing in it. Can I sous vide this, or is it better just to roast it to an internal temperature?

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## [Using Emile Henry bakers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-emile-henry-bakers/27227)

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**Author:** [@smpl5d](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/smpl5d)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-emile-henry-bakers/27227 "2020-11-08T23:14:28Z")

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I have a small collection of Emile Henry covered bakers (the baguette baker and the artisan loaf baker). As I understand it, the main purpose of covering the baking bread is to increase the local humidity to ensure a be…

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## [Precision Oven: First recipes to try?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-oven-first-recipes-to-try/27207)

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**Author:** [@natesimon](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/natesimon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-oven-first-recipes-to-try/27207 "2020-11-15T20:29:11Z")

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Excited to get my APO, hopefully next month. Curious what recipes would be “must-try” for a new oven user?

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## [Oven humidity at higher temperatures](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-humidity-at-higher-temperatures/27175)

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**Author:** [@Keshi](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Keshi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-humidity-at-higher-temperatures/27175 "2020-10-30T20:05:43Z")

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What does it actually mean with regards to the wet bulb temperature when the oven is set to 100% at 200C? Surely the relative humidity can’t actually get to 100%… right?

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## [a bit confused about following the recipes in the app and how to convert normal sous vide recipes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-bit-confused-about-following-the-recipes-in-the-app-and-how-to-convert-normal-sous-vide-recipes/27156)

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**Author:** [@Kier](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kier)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 5:38am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-bit-confused-about-following-the-recipes-in-the-app-and-how-to-convert-normal-sous-vide-recipes/27156 "2020-10-30T05:38:42Z")

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I have been cooking sous vide a number of years so I was looking forward to this oven. I tried filet mignon tonight, basically following the steak recipe in the app. Step 1 was preheating. Step 2 was bringing the inte…

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## [What is Medium ? 60oC/140oF or 71oC/160oF](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-medium-60oc-140of-or-71oc-160of/27142)

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**Author:** [@PeterM](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/PeterM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-medium-60oc-140of-or-71oc-160of/27142 "2020-10-29T20:53:19Z")

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Experience is the Best, but Hardest, but Slowest Teacher. … I really hope that I am learning from my mistakes. :grinning: I am thinking it comes down to the standards or definitions used by each country, when it comes…

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## [Only one number needed](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/only-one-number-needed/27133)

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**Author:** [@Pommes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Pommes)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/only-one-number-needed/27133 "2020-10-30T20:35:48Z")

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Ive had nine years experience with sous vide, having bought in after reading Modernist Cuisine. That experience has resulted in a list of times and temps for meat and poultry that are very reliable ( “bomb proof”). Albei…

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