# First Cook Essentials **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=4 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Country style boneless pork ribs ?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/country-style-boneless-pork-ribs/23064)
**Author:** [@Fishchris](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Fishchris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/country-style-boneless-pork-ribs/23064 "2019-10-09T13:49:35Z")
So the pork Baby Back Ribs I've cooked the last couple times were SO good ! Then I saw these, and figured I could treat them basically the same way..... 150 for 20 hrs ? But just wondering, for any of you that have SV'd … --- ## [malfunction](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/malfunction/22997)
**Author:** [@Russell\_Nerve](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Russell_Nerve)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/malfunction/22997 "2019-10-04T20:42:52Z")
I was making creme brulees at 81 celsius and the stupid unit decided to misread temps and say i was sitting at -7...the water so hot that you couldn't touch it. I unplugged the unit, turned it back on and it still wasn't… --- ## [Don’t know what to use the Anova cooker for](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/don-t-know-what-to-use-the-anova-cooker-for/21508)
**Author:** [@LuAnn\_Price](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LuAnn_Price)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/don-t-know-what-to-use-the-anova-cooker-for/21508 "2019-10-04T20:32:32Z")
I’m a newbie... I’ve read about all the things people cook with their Anova (lots of foods I’ve never even heard of). I got my Anova quite a long time ago, & have made sous vide egg bites a couple times (which were yumm… --- ## [Timer - Precision Cooker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/timer-precision-cooker/22867)
**Author:** [@SalSang](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SalSang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/timer-precision-cooker/22867 "2019-10-01T09:13:01Z")
Is there a way to use the timer without using Wifi connection to Phone? --- ## [Beef short ribs ???](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-short-ribs/22844)
**Author:** [@Fishchris](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Fishchris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beef-short-ribs/22844 "2019-09-18T00:36:03Z")
After those baby back pork ribs being the best I've ever made, I asked my GF if we have ever had beef short ribs in the 4 yrs we have been together ? Neither one of us can remember ? But in any case, we decided to try th… --- ## [Top of the rib?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/top-of-the-rib/22815)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Ross](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Aaron_Ross)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/top-of-the-rib/22815 "2019-09-12T15:47:36Z")
I have a 2-3 pound top of the rib. Any suggestions for how long to let it cool? --- ## [What did I do wrong?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-did-i-do-wrong/22129)
**Author:** [@Renton](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Renton)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-did-i-do-wrong/22129 "2019-08-25T19:31:19Z")
Hi everyone. I’m new to sous vide and I did my first cooking with ribeye steak last week and it was fine. Not the medium rare texture I was hoping but the meat felt medium and it was tender. However, yesterday I cooked a… --- ## [Water level and Nano](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-level-and-nano/22292)
**Author:** [@FRED1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/FRED1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 3:36am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-level-and-nano/22292 "2019-08-09T03:36:08Z")
I recently bought Nano and cooked a pork shoulder. My only issue was that to get the water over the min mark to preheat it would of overflowed when I added the meat. My pot was 10.5 in high and 11 diam . The clamp is not… --- ## [Blade of lamb without bone](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/blade-of-lamb-without-bone/22051)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/blade-of-lamb-without-bone/22051 "2019-08-01T15:31:30Z")
I use the Anova still for a while and I want to make a blade of lamb (2,2 kg) sous-vide. On internet I find wide ranging values of the temp. and the time. 70°C for 13 hours 68°C for 10 hours 55°C for 8 hours etcetera...… --- ## [Newbie Intro: Share Your First Experience, Questions & Comments](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbie-intro-share-your-first-experience-questions-comments/369)
**Author:** [@Reuel\_Nash](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Reuel_Nash)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbie-intro-share-your-first-experience-questions-comments/369 "2019-07-26T21:29:56Z")
Hi, I just got my new Precision Cooker and I've used it twice. First time was salmon. Turned out great. I poach salmon all the time, and this was better. Consistently fabulous flavor and texture. 122F for 40 minutes in… --- ## [Working out cook times/temperatures](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/working-out-cook-times-temperatures/20526)
**Author:** [@Rawns](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Rawns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/working-out-cook-times-temperatures/20526 "2019-07-16T12:55:07Z")
New Anova & Sous Vider here! So I'm getting to grips with some of the basics and have cooked my first steak and so far the results are awesome. However one thing I'm struggling to get to grips with is cooking temperatu… --- ## [Cold smoke Boston Butt.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cold-smoke-boston-butt/21791)
**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cold-smoke-boston-butt/21791 "2019-07-14T12:04:05Z")
How long should I cold smoke my 8lb Boston Butt before sousviding to get a good smoke flavor? If I cold smoke how would I get a nice bark on the meat? Hope I gave enough info. --- ## [Sous vide cook times for Chicken can be so flexible!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-cook-times-for-chicken-can-be-so-flexible/21982)
**Author:** [@Mirozen](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mirozen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 4:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-cook-times-for-chicken-can-be-so-flexible/21982 "2019-07-11T04:13:50Z")
On the 3rd of July I cooked some chicken thighs. I planned to cook them at 160F for 3 hours then shock chill, refrigerate overnight, and reheat/sear on a BBQ grill the next day. All went as planned except for one thing..… --- ## [New At Sous Vide - Have ?? About Cooking Chicken Breast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-at-sous-vide-have-about-cooking-chicken-breast/21742)
**Author:** [@CeliaT](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/CeliaT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-at-sous-vide-have-about-cooking-chicken-breast/21742 "2019-06-24T14:39:59Z")
Hi! I hope I am in the right category to ask this question. We just got a sous vide and have so far cooked hamburger patties, scallops and corn on the cob. Basically items we already had in the kitchen. I want to coo… --- ## [En français](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/en-francais/21563)
**Author:** [@Danyphsavard](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Danyphsavard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/en-francais/21563 "2019-06-23T01:11:02Z")
Si vous avez des questions en français ... n’hésitez pas ... je suis là pour vous ! Dan --- ## [Bavette de boeuf](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bavette-de-boeuf/21749)
**Author:** [@bob3](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/bob3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bavette-de-boeuf/21749 "2019-06-22T16:15:49Z")
besoin de recette pour bavette de boeuf combien de temps de cuisson pour que la bavette soie super tendre et a quel temperature merci d'avance --- ## [Beginner experiences with steak and with whole chicken . . .](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beginner-experiences-with-steak-and-with-whole-chicken/21237)
**Author:** [@KiwiMark](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/KiwiMark)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/beginner-experiences-with-steak-and-with-whole-chicken/21237 "2019-06-22T18:50:41Z")
I got my Anova and realised that I don't really have a tall enough pot, but I looked at a small chilly bin (what a lot of you would call a cooler) and thought "yeah, that should work". It is really good because it is in… --- ## [First time cook](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-time-cook/21679)
**Author:** [@LazRod76](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LazRod76)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-time-cook/21679 "2019-06-16T23:51:17Z")
Just finished my first Sous vide cook. Flap steak 127\* for 1.5 hours Then seared on my grill! Came out tender and juicy. More towards Rare, I wanted medium rare. Next time I’ll try 130\* for the same time. --- ## [Timer Notification](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/timer-notification/21589)
**Author:** [@D\_Mitchell](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/D_Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 8:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/timer-notification/21589 "2019-06-10T08:42:23Z")
Is there a way to turn off the timer notification “beeping” through the app. I know that you can do it on the unit, but I’m trying to be lazy or do it when I’m not at home. --- ## [Containers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477)
**Author:** [@Siknik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Siknik)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477 "2019-06-09T02:47:26Z")
Hello all I am back and my new anova works...ok I live in New South Wales Australia and after spending 1hr on the net on Amazon and eBay I am finding it hard to get a dish and lid and rack under $400 del you American guy… --- ## [First Cook with Flat Iron Steak, I'm Sold, why did I wait so long?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-cook-with-flat-iron-steak-im-sold-why-did-i-wait-so-long/21474)
**Author:** [@KurtO](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/KurtO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-cook-with-flat-iron-steak-im-sold-why-did-i-wait-so-long/21474 "2019-06-09T02:39:30Z")
Hi All, Newbie to Sous Vide but not to cooking. I decided to go with a Flat Iron Steak Flat iron steak - Wikipedia for the initial run and Very Impressed!! FInished on the Weber in 2 minutes and was perfect 129.5 deg… --- ## [Creme Brûlée recipe question.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/creme-brulee-recipe-question/21539)
**Author:** [@PsiFox](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/PsiFox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/creme-brulee-recipe-question/21539 "2019-06-08T20:57:11Z")
I’ve recently purchased my Anova and delighted so far. I have tried a creme brûlée recipe and it was delicious. I want to make it again but with a larger portion size. So if I double the quantities and put into large… --- ## [Sous Vide Container Recommendations and your ideas?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-container-recommendations-and-your-ideas/13847)
**Author:** [@l2oBiN](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/l2oBiN)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-container-recommendations-and-your-ideas/13847 "2019-06-07T13:18:52Z")
Hi all. I have just purchased my first ever Sous Vide machine. The ANOVA Precision Cook with WiFi. I can’t wait to get it and try out some of the delicious recipes on this site. One of the questions that keeps spi… --- ## [Water level low](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-level-low/21403)
**Author:** [@Siknik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Siknik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-level-low/21403 "2019-06-01T03:48:09Z")
Hi there i unpacked my anova precision cooker bought my thick steaks filled the pot put cooker in connected it to my ph did temp and how long and pressed start and the alarm went off for low water. The water mark was in … --- ## [how to serve hot](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-serve-hot/21219)
**Author:** [@Doc740](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Doc740)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 9:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-serve-hot/21219 "2019-05-10T09:19:41Z")
My breasts are cold when I put them on the table right after searing them. Is there a solution? Sous Vide chicken is incredible --- ## [Subjective tenderness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/subjective-tenderness/21192)
**Author:** [@Doc740](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Doc740)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/subjective-tenderness/21192 "2019-05-08T16:01:23Z")
Tenderness for one person may be inedible toughness for another. It depends on qualities of the meat, strength of teeth and jaws, and cultural expectations, even at medium rare temperatures. I tried ribeyes sirloin, tend… --- ## [Poached Egg failure](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/poached-egg-failure/21165)
**Author:** [@wgbenicia](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/wgbenicia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/poached-egg-failure/21165 "2019-05-06T15:14:52Z")
I have been using the Anova for a couple of years now and generally have great success. However, with poached Eggs, I always have the same issue. I sous vide for 60-120 minutes at 145. When I open the eggs I put in a … --- ## [Cooking edge of eye steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-edge-of-eye-steak/20815)
**Author:** [@venango](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/venango)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-edge-of-eye-steak/20815 "2019-04-07T16:09:52Z")
Just ordered from Fresh Direct a one inch thick edge of eye steak. They describe it as the area between the chuck and the ribs. It's about 16 oz. Not sure about how to cook this. --- ## [Timing, texture and safety--how long is too long?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/timing-texture-and-safety-how-long-is-too-long/20670)
**Author:** [@Kate1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kate1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/timing-texture-and-safety-how-long-is-too-long/20670 "2019-04-03T13:14:56Z")
Hi! I just got an Anova and am looking forward to using it for the first time. I would appreciate your feedback regarding timing. For example, the instructions for a pork tenderloin cooked medium say to get the water … --- ## [Can I use cling film instead of bag](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-i-use-cling-film-instead-of-bag/20589)
**Author:** [@TimTDP](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TimTDP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-i-use-cling-film-instead-of-bag/20589 "2019-03-25T04:56:44Z")
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