# First Cook Essentials **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=3 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Searing for beginners](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-for-beginners/10514)
**Author:** [@Elohr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Elohr)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-for-beginners/10514 "2020-01-13T14:44:00Z")
Hello Everyone! I'm trying to perfect my searing skills. I've cooked both pork and beef to the rarest possible temps. Every time I've seared them they become over cooked and tough. Please note that I am searing in a calp… --- ## [About First Cook Essentials](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/about-first-cook-essentials/11)
**Author:** [@System1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/System1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/about-first-cook-essentials/11 "2020-01-13T00:06:28Z")
Have an issue with any of our products? Post here for some community assistance or drop a note to support@anovaculinary.com and we will get you some help with best in class customer support! --- ## [Beef Grading](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-grading/24620)
**Author:** [@john.jcb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/john.jcb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-grading/24620 "2020-01-06T15:34:58Z")
Now that the holidays are behind us and everyone has had their fill of prime rib it is time to start exploring other cuts of meat. A good place to start is to have a basic understanding of how beef is graded. This articl… --- ## [Cooking Times by Thickness, slab vs cylinder](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-by-thickness-slab-vs-cylinder/24479)
**Author:** [@ctw](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ctw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-by-thickness-slab-vs-cylinder/24479 "2019-12-30T04:28:25Z")
I have a question about Baldwin's tables on cooking times by thickness. I can't find an explanation for what is a slab vs what is a cylinder when it comes to meat. A steak looks like a slab to me, but the timing for a 2 … --- ## [how do you pair Android phone to anova](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-do-you-pair-android-phone-to-anova/24447)
**Author:** [@geonsue](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/geonsue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-do-you-pair-android-phone-to-anova/24447 "2019-12-29T02:55:48Z")
I have tried everything in the non existent instructions to pair anova to my phone. turned everything on and off numerous times but no go. Left a msg with cust service but no response yet. Any ideas are welcome! Thanks… --- ## [One cooker, 2 devices](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/one-cooker-2-devices/24454)
**Author:** [@Harleyz\_Gamez](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Harleyz_Gamez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/one-cooker-2-devices/24454 "2019-12-29T02:53:32Z")
Is it possible to control one cooker through multiple devices I tried connecting on my tablet and it just Cycle's connected fine with my phone seems to work perfect --- ## [Fixing a RibEye Roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fixing-a-ribeye-roast/24368)
**Author:** [@CSR80](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/CSR80)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fixing-a-ribeye-roast/24368 "2019-12-27T17:43:07Z")
Hi! Just got my Anova for Christmas and I need help... I smoked a ribeye roast for Christmas lunch and I only got it to 120 before searing it... A little too raw for my taste... I should’ve pulled it at 130... not sure… --- ## [Striploin roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/striploin-roast/24314)
**Author:** [@Martythecat69](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Martythecat69)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 10:09am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/striploin-roast/24314 "2019-12-25T10:09:50Z")
I have a striploin roast that’s about 2” by 4” and weighs about 3lbs... hoping to have it closer to rare. I was going to do it at 128F for 6 hours. Does that sound about right? Any info would be very helpful. --- ## [Prime rib roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prime-rib-roast/24261)
**Author:** [@docwas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/docwas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 3:36am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/prime-rib-roast/24261 "2019-12-24T03:36:34Z")
I am planning to SV a prime rib roast that is 3 ribs, but weighs 10 pounds. My wife will only eat medium, so I am planning to set the temp at 138F. How long to I need to SV it/? --- ## [Should I change water after each cook....?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/should-i-change-water-after-each-cook/24198)
**Author:** [@Miyagi](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Miyagi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/should-i-change-water-after-each-cook/24198 "2019-12-19T17:55:44Z")
Hello Community... I am new here and new to sous vide cooking..... is there anything wrong with leaving the water from a previous cook in the container? Is it bad to reuse the water? Could I keep the water in the c… --- ## [Can I use my cooker to keep a broth at target temp?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-i-use-my-cooker-to-keep-a-broth-at-target-temp/24100)
**Author:** [@alexfr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/alexfr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-i-use-my-cooker-to-keep-a-broth-at-target-temp/24100 "2019-12-14T13:26:24Z")
Hi there, I own an Anova cooker that I've not yet used for sous vide cooking - and I'm wondering about the possibility of an alternative usage: I want to do a classic french dish where an entire chicken is poached int… --- ## [Big salmon filet](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-salmon-filet/24027)
**Author:** [@pingelse](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/pingelse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-salmon-filet/24027 "2019-12-12T15:05:48Z")
Hi, We want to prepare a big salmon for 36 people for Christmas eve. Maybe we'll do it with filets. 4 filets. They'll be about 45 x 17 x 5 cm each, can be a little smaller or a little bigger. I have some questions. F… --- ## [Vacuum bag seals breaking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-bag-seals-breaking/23531)
**Author:** [@The\_Richardsons](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/The_Richardsons)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-bag-seals-breaking/23531 "2019-11-07T18:34:46Z")
Hey everyone. I've been having trouble with my vac bag seals breaking on long cooks. They are Ambiano brand on a roll from Aldi. I always double or triple seal .... but they still break. It happened on a 3kg briske… --- ## [Oven Searing](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-searing/24065)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Buck](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Sir_Buck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-searing/24065 "2019-12-11T21:17:31Z")
I have a family dinner coming up. I will sous vide QTY (8) 1.5" thick NY Strip Steaks at the same time. (130 deg F for 3 hours) I have the process of sous vide down pat for only 2 steaks at a time and searing them in a p… --- ## [HELP! 137 DEGREES for thinner bone in pork chops?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/help-137-degrees-for-thinner-bone-in-pork-chops/23854)
**Author:** [@bkw911](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bkw911)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/help-137-degrees-for-thinner-bone-in-pork-chops/23854 "2019-12-02T02:50:12Z")
HELP PLZ! Is it safe to eat pork that was sous vide at 137 degrees for 2 hrs? The chops are under an inch thick and bone in. Also, after they are done in the bath I was gonna put them in ice cold water for a few min. … --- ## [Brisket - 16lbs - assume I should cut it into pieces? Need some advice, please](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/brisket-16lbs-assume-i-should-cut-it-into-pieces-need-some-advice-please/23525)
**Author:** [@michsab](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/michsab)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/brisket-16lbs-assume-i-should-cut-it-into-pieces-need-some-advice-please/23525 "2019-11-26T16:26:19Z")
Hi, Newbie here. I am cooking for a crowd of 26 people and this will be my first time attempting to sous vide. I've bought a ~16lb beef brisket. What I'm wondering is should I cut it into pieces (assuming yes, so I… --- ## [First Timer ... with not so perfect results](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-timer-with-not-so-perfect-results/23621)
**Author:** [@gbailey](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/gbailey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-timer-with-not-so-perfect-results/23621 "2019-11-25T17:00:38Z")
I am new to the sous vide world and have used my Anova twice -- both times for cooking meat. The first was thick bone-in pork chops, both in the same bag. One was perfect, the other a little overcooked for my taste. In s… --- ## [Seach on app is stuck](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/seach-on-app-is-stuck/23740)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Forgues](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ken_Forgues)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/seach-on-app-is-stuck/23740 "2019-11-25T14:52:53Z")
Hi. On my anova app, the seach for beef recipes is stuck on roast. I cannot erase this or search anything else. Help. --- ## [Excessive cooking fluids](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/excessive-cooking-fluids/23642)
**Author:** [@Robert88](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Robert88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/excessive-cooking-fluids/23642 "2019-11-17T13:52:38Z")
Hi SV community, i recently experienced excessive cooking fluids in the SV bag after cooking. One time with a 450gr Pork Loin (Cooked at 62C 3hrs) and another time with a 800gr Tbone steak (Cooked at 57C 2hrs). Both a… --- ## [Shipping ripoff](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/shipping-ripoff/23639)
**Author:** [@Brk1307](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Brk1307)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/shipping-ripoff/23639 "2019-11-16T15:06:57Z")
Why are we, the existing customers charged so much for shipping on accessories when the American site is offering free delivery. The items I have looked at are of a reasonable value and the addition shipping makes me bac… --- ## [how to set the precise temperature](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-set-the-precise-temperature/23203)
**Author:** [@elaine](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/elaine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 8:14am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-set-the-precise-temperature/23203 "2019-11-04T08:14:52Z")
hi, i am new to Anova. how to set a precise temperature on the new Anova? According to the app, the temperature for a medium rare ribeye steak is 53.9c But it only let me to adjust the temperature by 0.5c, that means i c… --- ## [Contiuous heating](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/contiuous-heating/23448)
**Author:** [@Mikewright](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mikewright)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/contiuous-heating/23448 "2019-11-01T17:22:18Z")
Hi I have a Anova Precision Cooker 4.0 - WiFi and I am trying to find out how long I can use it continuously with out a rest. I have a beef brisket that needs 48hours? --- ## [durée de cuisson](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/duree-de-cuisson/23462)
**Author:** [@tipit](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tipit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/duree-de-cuisson/23462 "2019-11-01T16:03:21Z")
Combien de temps dois-je cuire les aliments quand vous dites de 1 a 4 hrs? --- ## [Sous Vide Cream Brule: Mason jars floating!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-cream-brule-mason-jars-floating/14166)
**Author:** [@l2oBiN](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/l2oBiN)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-cream-brule-mason-jars-floating/14166 "2019-10-29T12:42:17Z")
After purchasing 8oz wide mouth mason jars specifically for cream Brule type deserts, I can’t get them submerged with the cream within. They float! I tried opening up the lid a bit more and the cream starts contaminating… --- ## [Picanha ! For real this time :)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/picanha-for-real-this-time/23311)
**Author:** [@Fishchris](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Fishchris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/picanha-for-real-this-time/23311 "2019-10-28T17:08:51Z")
Okay, so my GF had been ordering beef from one of the online places... high quality, grass fed (whatever... I'm not an "all natural freak... If it tastes good, and has very low or zero carbs, I eat it :wink:) Anyway, on… --- ## [ribeye time and temp?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ribeye-time-and-temp/23370)
**Author:** [@jen2](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jen2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ribeye-time-and-temp/23370 "2019-10-28T16:32:08Z")
hey all! I tried to research this on my own, but I saw too many conflicting opinions...(my replacement Anova arrived from Amazon, and it circulates! yay!) I'm going to go out and get a couple of nice, 1 1/2-2" ribeye ste… --- ## [Searzall which fuel?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332)
**Author:** [@jen2](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jen2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332 "2019-10-22T20:06:36Z")
I got a Searzall, and the recommended BenzOmatic TS8000T torch. The torch recommends using a MAP-Pro cylander, but states that the torch is also compatable with propane. The Searzall recommends using propane. I was readi… --- ## [Hotness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hotness/23234)
**Author:** [@Mrpdef](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mrpdef)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hotness/23234 "2019-10-15T16:50:13Z")
I’ve been enjoying my new sous vide. Trying to figure out how to make my entrees hotter to taste without effecting internal doneness. --- ## [Do I have to preheat?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/do-i-have-to-preheat/23243)
**Author:** [@Douglas\_Johnson](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/do-i-have-to-preheat/23243 "2019-10-14T16:23:30Z")
I want to cook eggs. Let’s say it’s 167 at 13 minutes (I don’t remember right now). Do I set the temp and time, put in my eggs and push play, or do i have to preheat to 167 before putting in the eggs? BTW, if you have … --- ## [Finally going to do some actual Picanha steaks 🙂](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/finally-going-to-do-some-actual-picanha-steaks/23063)
**Author:** [@Fishchris](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Fishchris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/finally-going-to-do-some-actual-picanha-steaks/23063 "2019-10-11T22:17:31Z")
So today I was at a WinCo, and I saw a nice bottom round roast, cut the correct way (I don't know why I always see these cut like a London broil ?) So that I can easily cut it into nice steaks... With the fat cap on :sli… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=2) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=4)