# First Cook Essentials **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=7 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [NEWBIE Q - Is it normal for the unit to be at a slant/angle?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbie-q-is-it-normal-for-the-unit-to-be-at-a-slant-angle/8682)
**Author:** [@Tom3](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Tom3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/newbie-q-is-it-normal-for-the-unit-to-be-at-a-slant-angle/8682 "2017-08-12T05:13:04Z")
Hi all, I just got my unit, having never heard of sous vide before Starbucks :slight\_smile: So, I'm starting by trying out the boiled eggs recipe in the app - but I could not get the unit to be straight up and down… --- ## [Vast difference in cooking times prescribed](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vast-difference-in-cooking-times-prescribed/8774)
**Author:** [@samlinton](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/samlinton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vast-difference-in-cooking-times-prescribed/8774 "2017-08-10T03:22:59Z")
I am a sous vide newbie confused about cooking times for beef. I get that different cuts or thickness of beef require different cooking times. But the estimates seem to range from 1-4 hours to 36 hours! What is going on … --- ## [New and impatient.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-and-impatient/8637)
**Author:** [@MMawer](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MMawer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-and-impatient/8637 "2017-08-06T00:11:19Z")
Hello everyone. As the title states I am new to the forum and I'm impatiently waiting for my Anova Nano that should come in November. What would you recommend me to cook first? This would be the first time I try sous v… --- ## [1st Cook: All About Searing Stuff](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1st-cook-all-about-searing-stuff/8593)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1st-cook-all-about-searing-stuff/8593 "2017-08-03T16:55:15Z")
Alright, folks - let’s talk about searing things. If you’re into a nice golden crust after sous vide, searing will help you make that dream come true. :wink: General Rule of Thumb Searing is super useful - it adds fla… --- ## [Sous Vide Cooking Resources](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-cooking-resources/8064)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-cooking-resources/8064 "2017-07-13T02:26:17Z")
Hey cool food nerds! :nerd: If you’re new to the sous vide game, or just need a one-stop shop of sous vide resources, this post will help! Decided to throw some helpful sous vide links into the community. If there’s s… --- ## [Cooking for two](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-for-two/7869)
**Author:** [@jab](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 8:15am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-for-two/7869 "2017-06-30T08:15:27Z")
I'm trying to decide if sous vide is for me. There are only two of us and some questions have come up as I've read about sous vide cooking. For instance, can I cook two steaks--one for myself to medium rare, then rai… --- ## [First time user seeking advice.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-time-user-seeking-advice/7942)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Vu](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Brandon_Vu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-time-user-seeking-advice/7942 "2017-06-28T22:23:03Z")
Hi, so I'm planning to make Carne Asada. I will use about 5-6 lbs of flank steak. Does anyone have any advice of what the optimal temperature and time for a medium rare cooked? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Cooking times by weight?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-by-weight/7699)
**Author:** [@TimTDP](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TimTDP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-by-weight/7699 "2017-06-17T19:05:56Z")
I am new to Anova Sous Vide cooking Recipe books I have read never show the cooking time required by weight. They also show large differences in cooking times. For example: Beef tenderloin - cooking time between 1 & 4 ho… --- ## [Preheat water by a specific time?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/preheat-water-by-a-specific-time/7473)
**Author:** [@chibid](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chibid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/preheat-water-by-a-specific-time/7473 "2017-06-09T02:28:22Z")
Hi, I recently purchased the 800 watt version. I'm using a 12 quart bath (filled with 9 quarts of water). Sometimes it takes 40-50 minutes to heat the water up. That's almost an hour added to the total cook time. I… --- ## [Video: Unboxing Your New Anova!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/video-unboxing-your-new-anova/1143)
**Author:** [@HunterC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/HunterC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/video-unboxing-your-new-anova/1143 "2016-11-18T00:59:05Z")
What to expect when you receive your brand new Anova Precision Cooker! Check out these other helpful videos! Video: The Secret to the Perfect Sear Video: The Immersion Method Video: Setting the Timer and… --- ## [How to switch to Celsius?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-switch-to-celsius/5158)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_M](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ryan_M)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-switch-to-celsius/5158 "2017-05-12T17:30:18Z")
So I read the instruction pamphlet that came with my unit and it was pretty much all about getting the BT hooked up. Does anyone know how I can get it switched to Celsius if possible? Thanks, Ryan --- ## [How to save a personal recipe? How to precisely set the timer?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-save-a-personal-recipe-how-to-precisely-set-the-timer/6544)
**Author:** [@gio3](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/gio3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 7:24am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-save-a-personal-recipe-how-to-precisely-set-the-timer/6544 "2017-05-01T07:24:38Z")
Hello all, this is my first post. I'm performing some tests with my just arrived Anova, Tested various poached eggs and found my preferred settings, I need 13 minutes timer with 167° F and it seems possible only to set 1… --- ## [Max amount of food you can prepare in 1 bath](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/max-amount-of-food-you-can-prepare-in-1-bath/4966)
**Author:** [@JACQUTO1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JACQUTO1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/max-amount-of-food-you-can-prepare-in-1-bath/4966 "2017-02-14T21:31:36Z")
I noticed that the examples always indicate a specific amount of pieces. I was wondering what the maximum amount of volume is that you can prepare in 1 effort. --- ## [Cooking Time for Large Portions](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-for-large-portions/4794)
**Author:** [@jamesc](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jamesc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-for-large-portions/4794 "2017-02-05T15:03:55Z")
Hi! I just received my new Anova Precision Cooker and when I used the Anova Application I noticed that the recipes included has a specific temperature and cooking time (Ingredients for 1). How do I adjust the cooking ti… --- ## [New to Precision Cooking? Here's what you need to know](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-precision-cooking-heres-what-you-need-to-know/956)
**Author:** [@HunterC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/HunterC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-precision-cooking-heres-what-you-need-to-know/956 "2016-11-02T21:43:01Z")
Let’s start with the basics, what the heck is precision cooking?! A favorite cooking technique in restaurant kitchens worldwide, precision cooking (also known as sous vide) circulates water around a vacuum-sealed bag … --- ## [Setting up Your First Cook](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/setting-up-your-first-cook/957)
**Author:** [@HunterC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/HunterC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/setting-up-your-first-cook/957 "2016-11-07T16:55:32Z")
Setting Up Your First Cook 1. Attach and adjust. Position the clamp (that attached to the device) to your chosen vessel and fill until the water hits the “min” marker on the device. The clamp can be moved up and down … --- ## [New to Community and Can't Post or Reply?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-community-and-cant-post-or-reply/991)
**Author:** [@HunterC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/HunterC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-community-and-cant-post-or-reply/991 "2016-11-04T22:44:16Z")
Welcome to the Community Site! I'm stoked you are here. The reason you cannot immediately post is so that the site can stay spam free. But fear not! All you have to do is click on 2 other articles and then you are ready … [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/precision-cooker/first-cook-essentials/5.md?no_subcategories=false&page=6)