# Latest **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=32 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [Sous vide a face mask for sterilization](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497)
**Author:** [@Dru](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dru)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497 "2021-04-27T15:55:10Z")
Well, this is an unusual question. On a forum discussing the lack of face masks for our medical community, there was a list of possible methods of sterilization. One post said to seal it in a bag and sous vide it. But… --- ## [I feel as if I've been unfairly treated](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/i-feel-as-if-ive-been-unfairly-treated/28146)
**Author:** [@seanhoos](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/seanhoos)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/i-feel-as-if-ive-been-unfairly-treated/28146 "2021-04-26T16:31:41Z")
I paid for an oven on January 11th \[I live in the UK\] and was promised 3 - 6 days delivery. When this failed, after quite a bit of effort on my part I had a reply saying that delivery would be mid February. I’ve now had… --- ## [Really nice, Anova](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/really-nice-anova/28626)
**Author:** [@Photog1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Photog1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/really-nice-anova/28626 "2021-04-24T21:46:00Z")
It’s SO pleasant to be awakened in the middle of the night (or notified other times) by the app about the status of my Anova reaching cooking temp, being low on water, etc… WHEN THE DAMN THING IS UNPLUGGED AND SITTING ON… --- ## [Descaling. After using it for about 4 hours...](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/descaling-after-using-it-for-about-4-hours/28663)
**Author:** [@Frederic\_Piccoli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Frederic_Piccoli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/descaling-after-using-it-for-about-4-hours/28663 "2021-04-23T21:55:53Z")
Anyone else? We use it in our country house and didn’t want to use water from the well so we used bottled water (mineral). But can that cause it? Very little water has been used. A bit annoying, will get battery/distille… --- ## [Water level recommended](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-level-recommended/28593)
**Author:** [@inbaru](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/inbaru)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 11:39am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/water-level-recommended/28593 "2021-04-23T11:39:47Z")
What is the Water level recommended due to cracks in water tank? --- ## [Precision cooker malfunction - red light, four dashes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-cooker-malfunction-red-light-four-dashes/28576)
**Author:** [@pwilson](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/pwilson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 10:40am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/precision-cooker-malfunction-red-light-four-dashes/28576 "2021-04-23T10:40:53Z")
Was using my Precision Cooker for about a month with no issues. Then I went to use it again and when I set the temperature and timer on the unit and pressed start I get a red light and four dashes. Tried different plu… --- ## [On/off Light is sometimes Blue](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/on-off-light-is-sometimes-blue/28675)
**Author:** [@SalR](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SalR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/on-off-light-is-sometimes-blue/28675 "2021-04-21T13:39:00Z")
I can only find Blue light info for the precision cooker. Under what conditions should that light be blue on the APO --- ## [Thaw cooked piece](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/thaw-cooked-piece/28672)
**Author:** [@Wheeler](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/thaw-cooked-piece/28672 "2021-04-20T14:15:17Z")
Cooked bone in skin on chicken breast at 143 for 1 1//2 hrs, then froze. How long and at what temp should sous vide to be warm to eat. Also, is there some other way to thaw than sous vide again? --- ## [Picnics??](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/picnics/28668)
**Author:** [@Lbrobt](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Lbrobt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/picnics/28668 "2021-04-19T17:48:53Z")
Ok, fellow Sous Vide cooks. Heres a question/problem that needs figuring out. Im planning on having a Picnic at a race track, where we can BBQ and watch the horses run by, lose money, etc. Done it in the past with bur… --- ## [Oven won't stop smoking](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-wont-stop-smoking/28331)
**Author:** [@Franknozly](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Franknozly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oven-wont-stop-smoking/28331 "2021-04-18T01:45:53Z")
Anyone know what the heck is going on in this APO? I just got the unit today and followed the burn in procedures but decided to continue until the smoke goes away but after 5 hours it is still smoking non stop. The smok… --- ## [When will new updated APO be available?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/when-will-new-updated-apo-be-available/28648)
**Author:** [@malkfinger](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/malkfinger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/when-will-new-updated-apo-be-available/28648 "2021-04-16T18:27:33Z")
I returned my oven due to multiple problems but when it worked I really liked it. I would like to get one that addresses the problems. Any one have an idea? --- ## [connectivity solve to android device](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/connectivity-solve-to-android-device/28637)
**Author:** [@LMac](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LMac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/connectivity-solve-to-android-device/28637 "2021-04-15T07:53:19Z")
Hi folks, I was having problems connecting my (huawei p30) android app to the oven, in order to connect the oven to the wifi. I went through a long list of troubleshooting, including some hints and tips from the online t… --- ## [Pan insert for APO](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pan-insert-for-apo/28636)
**Author:** [@geezergourmet](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/geezergourmet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pan-insert-for-apo/28636 "2021-04-14T18:58:11Z")
FINEX, maker of fine cast iron cookware, has a 15 X 9 inch grill pan that fits the APO perfectly with room to allow heat flow. Weighing in at 9 lbs for serious grilling and braising, also great for crisping fries and on… --- ## [Recipe suggestions for new owners?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipe-suggestions-for-new-owners/28621)
**Author:** [@BlueThunder71](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/BlueThunder71)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/recipe-suggestions-for-new-owners/28621 "2021-04-13T10:42:21Z")
Hi, Is there a set of recipes that are suggested for a brand new owner that will guide throught he various cooking types? Or perhaps someone can suggest some. I’m looking forward to trying mine tonight! Many thanks! --- ## [UK Version - Temperature Stability Issue](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/uk-version-temperature-stability-issue/28615)
**Author:** [@ckrhodes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ckrhodes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/uk-version-temperature-stability-issue/28615 "2021-04-12T20:21:48Z")
Hey guys, Well today’s the day I’ve finally received my APO! I remember when it was first announced over 4 years ago and back then I was super super excited and from that point I used to check for updates on the oven al… --- ## [How to get pork belly skin super crispy/crunchy?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-get-pork-belly-skin-super-crispy-crunchy/28584)
**Author:** [@Boo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Boo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-get-pork-belly-skin-super-crispy-crunchy/28584 "2021-04-12T16:41:50Z")
I want to make some crispy pork belly (skin on). I did a sous vide in the machine for 145/72 hour. Came out super ridiculosuyl tender. What are the next steps for the “crispy” or “cracklin” skin that people with a non-so… --- ## [Anova Oven: Pizza/Bread Stone/Steel recommendations?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-oven-pizza-bread-stone-steel-recommendations/26814)
**Author:** [@PBA](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/PBA)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-oven-pizza-bread-stone-steel-recommendations/26814 "2021-04-09T20:19:31Z")
I’m awaiting my Anova Oven, and wanted to know if there are any baking stone/steel recommendations for bread and/or pizza? Do I need one? Is baking steel better than stone in the oven (steam related issues?) What size … --- ## [Wifi connection problem](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wifi-connection-problem/28595)
**Author:** [@Pommes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Pommes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wifi-connection-problem/28595 "2021-04-09T12:35:46Z")
About two months ago my APO dropped its Wifi connection–about the same time I got a new router. Blamed the router and APO for not supporting new mesh router technology. Turns out the problem was simply that an “Ask to… --- ## [Temperature is not accurate.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temperature-is-not-accurate/28562)
**Author:** [@Boo](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Boo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/temperature-is-not-accurate/28562 "2021-04-08T22:37:24Z")
I am using the anova precision cooker wifi model year 2019. I set the temperature to 145f and the water is reading 146f. If the anova precision cooker wifi model is off but can read temperature, it is even a couple degre… --- ## [Inaccurate Probe](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/inaccurate-probe/28521)
**Author:** [@Mattgunther](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mattgunther)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/inaccurate-probe/28521 "2021-04-08T14:15:42Z")
Tested the anova today poaching an emulsified sausage. Here are the settings: After a suspiciously long cook time I temped it with an instant thermometer. 163F! Alarm never went and probe temperature was way off. … --- ## [Sous Vide preheat set to 212 F but temp never gets there.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-preheat-set-to-212-f-but-temp-never-gets-there/28502)
**Author:** [@mbaileybend](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/mbaileybend)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-preheat-set-to-212-f-but-temp-never-gets-there/28502 "2021-04-08T01:41:33Z")
So what do you do if the App is calling for a Sous Vide Temp of 212 and your Oven never gets there to finish the cook. I finally got tired of waiting for something that wasnt going to happen and changed the temp to 210 … --- ## [Omaha steaks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/omaha-steaks/7931)
**Author:** [@Squeaker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Squeaker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/omaha-steaks/7931 "2020-04-06T01:57:33Z")
Is it possible to cook Omaha steaks via Sous Vide directly in the packaging the provide? Jim --- ## [Red Light - New Anova Precision Cooker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/red-light-new-anova-precision-cooker/27491)
**Author:** [@dianerae](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dianerae)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 8:21am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/red-light-new-anova-precision-cooker/27491 "2021-04-06T08:21:03Z")
I have a brand new precision cooker - I have followed instructions but am trying to set the temperature manually. I can pick the temperature but there is a red light showing on the LED and I’m not able to start it. I’ve … --- ## [4-lb lamb roast day in advance](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/4-lb-lamb-roast-day-in-advance/28512)
**Author:** [@smacs77](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/smacs77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/4-lb-lamb-roast-day-in-advance/28512 "2021-04-06T02:41:41Z")
I am serving a 4-4.5 lb boneless leg of lamb for Easter. I have a recipe for sous vide leg of lamb cooked to 132º that takes 10-12 hours. That is too long a time to cook, sear and serve at the time I need to serve it. Ca… --- ## [Novice Guide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/novice-guide/28554)
**Author:** [@Jesssousvidenovice](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jesssousvidenovice)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/novice-guide/28554 "2021-04-05T17:58:31Z")
Hi I received my anova oven this week. I have never cooked anything sous vide and really have no clue but wanted to try something new. I was sent the link to the sous vide guide but found it terrifying and overwhelming… --- ## [Leg of lamb oven](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/leg-of-lamb-oven/28555)
**Author:** [@Jesssousvidenovice](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jesssousvidenovice)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/leg-of-lamb-oven/28555 "2021-04-04T15:21:05Z")
I have asked a number of questions to the support team but still feel a little unsure. I have just placed 2 x 2kg of boneless lamb in the anova oven. At 57 degrees Celsius. From what I have read I should cook it for any… --- ## [eye of round roast temp ?.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/eye-of-round-roast-temp/28265)
**Author:** [@alexsunny123](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/alexsunny123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/eye-of-round-roast-temp/28265 "2021-04-03T17:37:38Z")
Hello, I tried working this out myself, but I’ve come across too many conflicting temps. I would like a medium rare roast. Here’s what I found 131F-24 hours 135F-30 hours 131F-1 to 2 days 125F-24 hours I do realize… --- ## [Anova customer service](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-customer-service/27882)
**Author:** [@hairgeek](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/hairgeek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-customer-service/27882 "2021-04-03T17:27:23Z")
I’ve been trying to get a response from customer service since my oven arrived in mid december. The oven will not connect to wifi, so its working but I can’t use the app. I called twice and both times no one answered, i… --- ## [Meat very dry](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/meat-very-dry/28529)
**Author:** [@Kapoue](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kapoue)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/meat-very-dry/28529 "2021-04-03T16:01:57Z")
Hello, I have my oven for a week now so it is time for experimentations :slight\_smile: I tried yesterday some 24h beef cheeks. So I have used the following program: Stage 1 Sous Vide: on Temp: 80°C Steam: 100% Eleme… --- ## [Anova Google Home skill is no longer avialable](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-google-home-skill-is-no-longer-avialable/22457)
**Author:** [@Galacticat](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Galacticat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-google-home-skill-is-no-longer-avialable/22457 "2021-04-02T12:21:33Z")
My Anova is no longer available in Google Home. I searched for the skill and it is no longer found. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://assistant.google.com/services/a/uid/000000210eb80975%3Fhl%… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=31) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=33)