# First Cook Essentials **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=6 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Reheating Meals with Danny](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheating-meals-with-danny/14737)
**Author:** [@chatnoir](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chatnoir)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheating-meals-with-danny/14737 "2018-05-27T13:25:01Z")
Danny, you ask some excellent questions for a newcomer. You will soon realize that you are saving both time and money using SV cooking and advanced meal preparation techniques. Successful reheating your frozen prepar… --- ## [Reheating food](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheating-food/14487)
**Author:** [@Jhkleiner](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jhkleiner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/reheating-food/14487 "2018-05-26T19:05:02Z")
Hello, I new to Sous Vide and I was wondering about reheating an item. Example: we are going over to family for dinner and I am bring the poached baby potatoes (recipe from app). Can I cook them at home and take them ove… --- ## [Sous Vide Terminology](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-terminology/14451)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 5:48am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-terminology/14451 "2018-05-08T05:48:19Z")
Sometimes terms are thrown at us in the midst of a sous vide conversation. When I first started with sous vide cooking, a lot of terms popped up a lot question marks in my head. Below are some popular terms. With the te… --- ## [My first Sous Vide tip.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-first-sous-vide-tip/14171)
**Author:** [@Artie](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Artie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-first-sous-vide-tip/14171 "2018-04-21T23:36:48Z")
Ok . . . probably everyone already knows this, but I'll share anyway. :wink: Instead of just clipping the bag to the side, I clip one corner, then pull the bag snug, and clip the other corner. That creates a "span" tha… --- ## [Double Recipe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/double-recipe/14084)
**Author:** [@mattymo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mattymo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/double-recipe/14084 "2018-04-16T01:47:01Z")
Hello everyone. Wondering: if i double a recipe, do I also need to double the cooking time? Thanks! --- ## [Rack of Pork](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/rack-of-pork/13946)
**Author:** [@johnlavarias](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/johnlavarias)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/rack-of-pork/13946 "2018-04-08T14:43:52Z")
Looking for a Sous Vide recipe for a Rack of Pork...just need time and temp for medium doneness, --- ## [Vacuum Sealing Liquids / Marinades?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealing-liquids-marinades/13958)
**Author:** [@l2oBiN](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/l2oBiN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealing-liquids-marinades/13958 "2018-04-07T14:34:56Z")
I am looking for your suggestions on how to vacuum seal liquids/marinated foods using an external vacuum sealer. I keep sucking out all the liquids and making a mess! I know the chamber vacuum dealers would be a solu… --- ## [What tips do you have for new sous viders?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-tips-do-you-have-for-new-sous-viders/9840)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-tips-do-you-have-for-new-sous-viders/9840 "2018-03-20T17:38:16Z")
For those of you have been in the sous vide game for awhile, what are some tips, tricks, and need-to-know bits of information for those who are brand new to sous vide cooking? I’ll start: It’s thickness that determine… --- ## [Cooking in a store bought vacuum package](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-in-a-store-bought-vacuum-package/11670)
**Author:** [@Jayhawker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jayhawker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-in-a-store-bought-vacuum-package/11670 "2017-12-27T14:26:14Z")
Hello all, Just got the APC as a gift and picked up a pre-marinated pork tenderloin at the store that's already in a vacuum sealed package. Is it possible/advisable to cook the tenderloin in the same package that it ca… --- ## [Water Temperature and when to put your meats in](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-temperature-and-when-to-put-your-meats-in/11350)
**Author:** [@kelinton](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kelinton)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-temperature-and-when-to-put-your-meats-in/11350 "2017-12-25T12:23:44Z")
Hello I just got my APC, I just wanted to check do you wait for the water to be preheated to the right temperature before dropping your meat in? If that is the case, how do people start cooking when they are at work … --- ## [Some tips for beginners](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/some-tips-for-beginners/11303)
**Author:** [@Ondaderthad](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ondaderthad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/some-tips-for-beginners/11303 "2017-12-19T03:53:11Z")
I have been cooking sous vide for 4 or 5 years and the last 2 years with Anova. Here are some tips: 1) Get a notebook and keep a record of all the recipes you try. I write down the temperature and time for each specific … --- ## [Newbe with beginner questions](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbe-with-beginner-questions/11153)
**Author:** [@Seevee](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Seevee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbe-with-beginner-questions/11153 "2017-12-16T02:53:55Z")
Hi, Brand new to the forum and Sous Vide cooking but looks real interesting. A few questions to get started: Seems like this is time consuming, are there was to minimize the time? And is there a way to control the he… --- ## ["Hard Boiled Eggs- what went wrong?" was flagged as spam](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hard-boiled-eggs-what-went-wrong-was-flagged-as-spam/11148)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 9:12am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hard-boiled-eggs-what-went-wrong-was-flagged-as-spam/11148 "2017-12-12T09:12:08Z")
https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hard-boiled-eggs-what-went-wrong/2968/7 This new user tried to create multiple posts with links to the same domain (foodgear.org). See the newuser\_spam\_host\_threshold site setting. --- ## [Max temperature](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/max-temperature/10884)
**Author:** [@Madman54](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Madman54)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 4:11am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/max-temperature/10884 "2017-12-09T04:11:30Z")
Can the anova be operated at 212 degrees --- ## [Video: The Immersion Method](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/video-the-immersion-method/1221)
**Author:** [@HunterC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/HunterC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 9:00am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/video-the-immersion-method/1221 "2017-11-25T09:00:22Z")
Hey Community! After talking to a lot of you a new customers, I decided to make a few videos to help people have an amazing first cook by answering some of the most common questions when people first start. I get a lot… --- ## [Vacuum sealers and bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealers-and-bags/10586)
**Author:** [@ParmaV6](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ParmaV6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealers-and-bags/10586 "2017-11-24T23:00:56Z")
Hi Just ordered my Anova and it will be delivered next week can't wait!! Have a question regarding sealers and bags. I know you can use Ziploc (freezer ones) but what Vacuum sealers would you recommend? Don;t want to s… --- ## [Explain 1-4 hours](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/explain-1-4-hours/10544)
**Author:** [@lwoods](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lwoods)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 7:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/explain-1-4-hours/10544 "2017-11-23T07:13:23Z")
I was looking at a recipe. The time was defined as 1:30 but when explaining the recipe, it said 1-4 hours. What does that mean??? --- ## [Sous Vide grilled chicken breast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-grilled-chicken-breast/10411)
**Author:** [@nbmartin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/nbmartin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-grilled-chicken-breast/10411 "2017-11-19T14:06:04Z")
Any ideas how to do grilled chicken breast? --- ## [Using Anova at high altitutes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-anova-at-high-altitutes/10401)
**Author:** [@mehadsel](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mehadsel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/using-anova-at-high-altitutes/10401 "2017-11-19T12:23:08Z")
Do you have to heat the food for a longer time at high elevations. We are new to using the Anova and tried it out on hard boiled eggs and the whites were somewhat runny after the specified time. Thanks Mike --- ## [Cooking with sou vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-with-sou-vide/10230)
**Author:** [@Dami](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-with-sou-vide/10230 "2017-11-09T18:37:46Z")
Can I cook sou vide and then freeze? Is this the technique the restaurants do? Precooked in sou vide and freeze or refrigerate to cook later? Please help me. Thank you. --- ## ["Free flow" of water around food packets](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/free-flow-of-water-around-food-packets/9000)
**Author:** [@LillyJo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LillyJo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/free-flow-of-water-around-food-packets/9000 "2017-11-04T15:14:53Z")
It sounds like food cooks "better" (i.e., more efficiently and evenly) when water circulates freely around (between, over, under) food packets. If I "clip" food packets to the side of a cooking vessel, how can water cir… --- ## [Salt/pepper](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/salt-pepper/9768)
**Author:** [@Wheeler](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/salt-pepper/9768 "2017-10-12T17:52:22Z")
How long before cooking can I add garlic ,salt and pepper to my rib eyes? --- ## [Hi New Starter Here](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hi-new-starter-here/9479)
**Author:** [@Splitty](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Splitty)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hi-new-starter-here/9479 "2017-10-02T17:52:46Z")
What Type or Kind of Plastic bags does one use with the Anova or do I have to Purchase a Special Type Thanks from a Male Dummy ,!!! --- ## [Many steaks at once](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/many-steaks-at-once/8950)
**Author:** [@Jcberns](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jcberns)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 3:50am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/many-steaks-at-once/8950 "2017-09-30T03:50:16Z")
Never used this thing. I've got 4 strip steaks. How do I cook SV? Read a lot of forum stuff but not sure about if I have to 1. Put in four separate bags 2. Adjust time for the medium rare doneness since I'm cooki… --- ## [Preparing meals sous vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/preparing-meals-sous-vide/9100)
**Author:** [@Trumis](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Trumis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/preparing-meals-sous-vide/9100 "2017-08-29T12:33:32Z")
Hi, I have tried to find a good guide focusing using sous vide for meal preparations for a week to take with me as lunch at work of have ready for quick and easy dinner after work. So I have some questions that I hope … --- ## [Cooking then storing cold](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-then-storing-cold/9044)
**Author:** [@coldrice](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/coldrice)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-then-storing-cold/9044 "2017-08-26T18:09:50Z")
Anyone out there with experience cooking, then cold storing meats? How long are they good for? Is it safe? It seems to me that it would only be safe to store something that had been cooked to 140F or greater, but I could… --- ## [1st Cook: How Can I Cook Sous Vide Vegetables?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1st-cook-how-can-i-cook-sous-vide-vegetables/9028)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1st-cook-how-can-i-cook-sous-vide-vegetables/9028 "2017-08-22T22:19:15Z")
Alright folks, I have an announcement to make: sous vide isn’t only for meat. You can definitely cook up kick-ass vegetables with your Anova Precision Cooker. A great thing about sous vide vegetables if that you’re able… --- ## [New user. should base of device be resting on bottom of pan?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-user-should-base-of-device-be-resting-on-bottom-of-pan/5588)
**Author:** [@KayC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/KayC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-user-should-base-of-device-be-resting-on-bottom-of-pan/5588 "2017-08-21T23:41:56Z")
New User. Should base of device be resting on bottom of pan? --- ## [Tips/Suggestions for Sirloin Pork Chops](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tips-suggestions-for-sirloin-pork-chops/8885)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tips-suggestions-for-sirloin-pork-chops/8885 "2017-08-21T13:57:51Z")
\[image\] Sirloin Pork chops @140, 45 minutes. Made a few mistakes with this. I think I should have had it cooked for longer. It wasn't as juicy or tender as I would have liked. Any suggestions or tips for the chops … --- ## [Managing Multiple Anovas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/managing-multiple-anovas/8838)
**Author:** [@maersk7](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/maersk7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/managing-multiple-anovas/8838 "2017-08-17T21:42:47Z")
I am considering buying a 2nd Anova. I have a big family and we're equally split on Med vs Med Rare. My experience with trying to sear the MRare to Med hasn't been great. Can the APP control two Anova devices? [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=5) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=7)