# Latest **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=22 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Lengthen the cooking time](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lengthen-the-cooking-time/30532)
**Author:** [@AliBold](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AliBold)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lengthen-the-cooking-time/30532 "2022-04-09T14:38:53Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to sous vide and I have a question. If I want to lengthen the cooking time (for example of pork or chicken from 2h to 8h) can I simply reduce the temp or it wouldn’t work? Thank you in advance for y… --- ## [Late to the party with Induction hobs (WOW) seriously controllable.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/late-to-the-party-with-induction-hobs-wow-seriously-controllable/29589)
**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 9:05am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/late-to-the-party-with-induction-hobs-wow-seriously-controllable/29589 "2022-04-09T09:05:41Z")
Don’t know how popular induction hobs are elsewhere but take up due to swapping out pots & pans means a fair degree of resistance. Our rarely used Electrolux hob failed after around a mere 6 uses from new, (during uk lo… --- ## [What is best way to peel hardboiled in oven eggs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-best-way-to-peel-hardboiled-in-oven-eggs/30533)
**Author:** [@malkfinger](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/malkfinger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 8:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-best-way-to-peel-hardboiled-in-oven-eggs/30533 "2022-04-09T08:56:03Z")
I like my eggs cooked at 212 f 100 % steam for 20 minutes. But so far peeling means 2 out of dozen are yolks only, 4 out of the dozen are missing a lot of white, and 6 are perfect. Any thought’s? Note: I have tried with… --- ## [Steak Safe if Cooker Stopped While Cooking?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/steak-safe-if-cooker-stopped-while-cooking/30531)
**Author:** [@OlyMtns](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/OlyMtns)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/steak-safe-if-cooker-stopped-while-cooking/30531 "2022-04-08T11:49:58Z")
I’ve got chuck steaks cooking for 36hrs at 131 in vacuum sealed bags. At the 30 hr mark the Anova Precision Cooker stopped for about an hour and temps dropped to 120 degrees. The water level had dropped too low from ev… --- ## [Moderate success with BBQ chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/moderate-success-with-bbq-chicken/30406)
**Author:** [@dionwr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dionwr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 10:46am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/moderate-success-with-bbq-chicken/30406 "2022-04-08T10:46:05Z")
This week, I did my first BBQ of a chicken in the APO. I used the “Roast Chicken 101” recipe, but I added a BBQ rub to the chicken before putting it into the oven. I did the sear for seven minutes, but I’ll do more, ne… --- ## [Water temp](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-temp/30481)
**Author:** [@Cat104](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Cat104)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 10:38am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-temp/30481 "2022-04-08T10:38:38Z")
How long does it take to get my Anova vessel to 130°F. It seems to me I shouldn’t put my steak in until it’s the correct temperature. And should I let the sealed bag sit out or put in water bath immediately from refrige… --- ## [Frozen and Mahi tuna](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/frozen-and-mahi-tuna/30471)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/frozen-and-mahi-tuna/30471 "2022-04-07T12:25:05Z")
I have two 1 1/4” Mahi tuna steaks. First I am leery of the effect on quality of freezing, as the ice crystals puncture the cells during normal freezing. But the fishmonger was apparently happy freezing this tuna. Has… --- ## [Searing, without the firemen coming to investigate. Porter Cable 1500 Watt hot air gun OUTSIDE](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-without-the-firemen-coming-to-investigate-porter-cable-1500-watt-hot-air-gun-outside/30516)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-without-the-firemen-coming-to-investigate-porter-cable-1500-watt-hot-air-gun-outside/30516 "2022-04-06T14:04:00Z")
As I’ve mentioned before I am on vacation in rural Florida, Floral City. Our landlord has an ADTD security system with motion detector, alarmed doors, windows and smoke detector. Twice now, each time I have seared bone… --- ## [Chicken (or other) hearts](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-or-other-hearts/9364)
**Author:** [@DParker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/DParker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-or-other-hearts/9364 "2022-04-06T13:44:05Z")
I'm not sure that SV would offer any real benefit on this one, but just out of curiosity....has anyone here ever prepared chicken hearts (or any other type of heart) SV? If so, what exactly did you do and what was/were … --- ## [Soliciting Ideas/Suggestions for cooking Beef Heart](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/soliciting-ideas-suggestions-for-cooking-beef-heart/13022)
**Author:** [@Mirozen](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mirozen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/soliciting-ideas-suggestions-for-cooking-beef-heart/13022 "2022-04-06T13:41:59Z")
I've never eaten nor cooked beef heart, but I now have one (grass fed) in my freezer given me by a friend. I know I can go out on the net and search for some ideas, but I thought it would be nice to hear from the communi… --- ## [Breakfast eggs ‘hard boiled’](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/breakfast-eggs-hard-boiled/30506)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/breakfast-eggs-hard-boiled/30506 "2022-04-05T20:20:08Z")
After about a dozen tries I finally am on the right track to breakfast eggs that we can enjoy and serve. We like runny eggs, and would be satisfied with sucking warm eggs, but guests not so much. I started with the ill… --- ## [No sound from oven](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/no-sound-from-oven/30485)
**Author:** [@tonydav](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tonydav)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/no-sound-from-oven/30485 "2022-04-04T02:05:32Z")
Has this happened to anyone else? As of about a week ago the oven now makes no sounds. Not sure if it’s a setting changed via a firmware update or something has failed. --- ## [Vacuum sealer has "sous vide" setting; not sure why](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealer-has-sous-vide-setting-not-sure-why/30508)
**Author:** [@FurrierTransform](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/FurrierTransform)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealer-has-sous-vide-setting-not-sure-why/30508 "2022-04-03T14:08:11Z")
I bought a replacement vacuum sealer recently; you can choose from the usual pulse, dry, and moist settings, and this one adds a sous vide setting, and I’m not sure why. The sous vide setting seems to vacuum as well as t… --- ## [Whither "Modernist Cooking at Home"?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/whither-modernist-cooking-at-home/30491)
**Author:** [@David\_Bogie](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/David_Bogie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/whither-modernist-cooking-at-home/30491 "2022-03-30T16:16:22Z")
Good sous vide information at the site but it went quiet 2014-2016; no new activity in years. The site manager appears to have been using a pseudonym and a fake portrait. Anyone know what happened to this Bethanie chara… --- ## [Be skeptical of advice, particularly free advice and unsolicited advice.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/be-skeptical-of-advice-particularly-free-advice-and-unsolicited-advice/30476)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/be-skeptical-of-advice-particularly-free-advice-and-unsolicited-advice/30476 "2022-03-28T21:10:33Z")
I note two sub-populations posting here on ANOVA’s Food Nerd Forum; those hewing to professional standards, and those cooking for home entertainment and not so concerned about standards. (I recall the image of a senior … --- ## [CO2 Siphon Bottle for more than soda water?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/co2-siphon-bottle-for-more-than-soda-water/30282)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/co2-siphon-bottle-for-more-than-soda-water/30282 "2022-03-27T14:14:42Z")
Studying recipes for SV eggs, I found one of eggs accompanying foamed potatoes, ‘foamed’ in a siphon bottle “double charged” with CO2. Will someone please recommend such a capable brand / model? Thank you. --- ## [APO water tank stress cracks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-water-tank-stress-cracks/27228)
**Author:** [@SeekUp](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SeekUp)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/apo-water-tank-stress-cracks/27228 "2022-03-25T12:10:35Z")
Is anyone else seeing stress cracks in the water tank? I am seeing more of them as time goes on. Not leaking yet but it’s concerning that eventually it will lead to a bigger problem. Junpjump, before you jump down my… --- ## [Sensor stick: Where is the measuring point?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sensor-stick-where-is-the-measuring-point/30466)
**Author:** [@eat](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/eat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sensor-stick-where-is-the-measuring-point/30466 "2022-03-25T00:07:58Z")
Sensor stick: Where is the measuring point? Where exactly is the sensor inside the stick located? Is very near the pointy tip? Should be, or? I tried it for bread and don’t want to stick it too deep. The tip should be … --- ## [Perforated sheet for the APO showed up!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/perforated-sheet-for-the-apo-showed-up/30473)
**Author:** [@dionwr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dionwr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/perforated-sheet-for-the-apo-showed-up/30473 "2022-03-24T21:04:19Z")
It was due at the end of April, but my order of a perforated sheet for the APO showed up yesterday, and has already been used. Now I’m thinking I’d like a second one. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Horrible noise coming from inside the black part](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/horrible-noise-coming-from-inside-the-black-part/30442)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Ross](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Joe_Ross)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/horrible-noise-coming-from-inside-the-black-part/30442 "2022-03-24T13:22:15Z")
Just recently my Anova immersion cooker started making a horrible noise that comes from inside the black part of the unit. There’s nothing obstructing the flow at all. The noise is coming from inside the unit where the… --- ## [Ice bath for delayed cooking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ice-bath-for-delayed-cooking/16898)
**Author:** [@Doug1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Doug1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 11:34am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ice-bath-for-delayed-cooking/16898 "2022-03-22T11:34:22Z")
Greetings, just got my wifi unit and have an issue. If I wait to get home to start cooking I eat too late. I'd like to put food in a 'tank' filled with ice and a bit of water. Then, remotely, turn it on when I know th… --- ## [Moved to new House now flickering lights](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/moved-to-new-house-now-flickering-lights/30252)
**Author:** [@Cooperd166](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Cooperd166)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/moved-to-new-house-now-flickering-lights/30252 "2022-03-21T14:58:19Z")
W recently moved into a new home. ALL Arc Flash breakers. Most circuits 15A with 14Ga wire. Every time we use the Anova we get flickering lights in the entry way and bathrooms. It is pretty much timed with when the h… --- ## [Sous Vide Foot Bath](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-foot-bath/30246)
**Author:** [@rolf](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rolf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-foot-bath/30246 "2022-03-21T08:42:47Z")
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate) foot bath, stays hot as long as you want… --- ## [Woohoo! Out’ a’ da park! SV London broil , SV Brussels sprouts, white potatoes baked.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/woohoo-out-a-da-park-sv-london-broil-sv-brussels-sprouts-white-potatoes-baked/30460)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/woohoo-out-a-da-park-sv-london-broil-sv-brussels-sprouts-white-potatoes-baked/30460 "2022-03-20T23:32:08Z")
I had planned to serve 1/3 of our London Broil yesterday. We had bought it previously and divided it and vacuum bagged it. I SV 135ºF for 12 hours yesterday, but meanwhile bicycled almost 40 miles with Milady Wife 83 y… --- ## [Sous Vide Picanha in the APO from #anovafoodnerd Vince! Check this video out!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-picanha-in-the-apo-from-anovafoodnerd-vince-check-this-video-out/29580)
**Author:** [@anovaculinary](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/anovaculinary)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-picanha-in-the-apo-from-anovafoodnerd-vince-check-this-video-out/29580 "2022-03-20T21:28:39Z")
--- ## [Now I am rueing not purchasing weights; for SV Grilled Artichokes.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/now-i-am-rueing-not-purchasing-weights-for-sv-grilled-artichokes/30370)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/now-i-am-rueing-not-purchasing-weights-for-sv-grilled-artichokes/30370 "2022-03-20T21:20:18Z")
There is a lot of air in even a trimmed globe artichoke, and I have four halves. I gave up and snipped a corner off their bag. Still I have a pair of tongs wedging them down. 180ºF for 2 hours, then grilled over high … --- ## [Anova Vacuum Sealer Pro not removing air from bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-vacuum-sealer-pro-not-removing-air-from-bags/30031)
**Author:** [@finch1000](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/finch1000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-vacuum-sealer-pro-not-removing-air-from-bags/30031 "2022-03-18T14:43:31Z")
I just received an Anova Vacuum Sealer Pro, and I am trying to vacuum seal something in a bag made from a roll. I pull the appropriate amount of roll out and cut it to size. I seal one end of the bag by placing it into t… --- ## [ZipLoc® bag leaking, defective from the dispenser.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ziploc-bag-leaking-defective-from-the-dispenser/30125)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ziploc-bag-leaking-defective-from-the-dispenser/30125 "2022-03-18T14:25:45Z")
Ugg. Preparing tonight’s dinner, brining a salmon fillet, I noticed a little hole in the Ziploc® bag that I pulled from the dispenser box. As I was expressing the air from the bag it squirted salty water in my eye! Ba… --- ## [Herb and aromatics sachets.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/herb-and-aromatics-sachets/30173)
**Author:** [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/herb-and-aromatics-sachets/30173 "2022-03-18T14:17:36Z")
I am reading Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide by Thomas Keller (2008, Artisan), and noticed this (page 78): HERB SACHETS Herbs, spices, and garlic should not come in direct contact with food that is vacuum-packed and c… --- ## [Temperature for Mashed Potatoes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temperature-for-mashed-potatoes/30358)
**Author:** [@Vision](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vision)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temperature-for-mashed-potatoes/30358 "2022-03-17T10:07:46Z")
Does anybody know the difference in temperature/time vs quality for mashed potatoes? The standard method of 194f for 1 - 1 1/2 hours works well but lower temperatures should also work. Am going to try 180f for 2hr today.… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=21) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=23)