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**Author:** [@John\_Graubics](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/John_Graubics)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 10:10am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/weight-needed/9910 "2017-10-23T10:10:48Z")
So, tonight is my first time using my sous vide! Do I need to get something to weigh down my steaks (or other food) to ensure they are properly submerged? If so, what do I use? --- ## [Antelope](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/antelope/16836)
**Author:** [@princesspea](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/princesspea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/antelope/16836 "2018-09-26T15:04:56Z")
I'm hoping someone knows a good recipe. A a friend of my husband gave him a couple of antelope steaks and i have never cook wild game. Thanks in advance --- ## [How to turn off email notification](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-turn-off-email-notification/10994)
**Author:** [@chicklet](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chicklet)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-turn-off-email-notification/10994 "2018-01-09T20:32:52Z")
I hate that my inbox is full every few hours of updates from this site. I don’t want to delete my account but 100+ emails per day is ridiculous. How Can I turn off these emails? --- ## [Can you over cook food?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-you-over-cook-food/16783)
**Author:** [@Qll](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Qll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-you-over-cook-food/16783 "2018-09-24T21:42:47Z")
Hello, I have never used the precision cooker. My question is can you over cook meat? I’m a bit confused because all recipes provide a time, but if the meat stays in the cooker, can it over cook? For example, let’s say… --- ## [Safe cooking time for dairy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/safe-cooking-time-for-dairy/16750)
**Author:** [@grifter56](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/grifter56)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 5:29am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/safe-cooking-time-for-dairy/16750 "2018-09-18T05:29:47Z")
I just recently started cooking sous vide and it got me wondering about food safety. I started a 16 hour cook of a turkey @ 131F and i thought it would be a good idea to throw in some potatoes into the same bath. In th… --- ## [Oops, Nano operator error but beware](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oops-nano-operator-error-but-beware/16737)
**Author:** [@MrTimmy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrTimmy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/oops-nano-operator-error-but-beware/16737 "2018-09-17T21:48:38Z")
Trying to cook with my brand new Nano last night I found it would start heating/circulating with the LED indicator flashing blue properly but when I walked by my setup a few minutes later all activity had stopped and the… --- ## [How Should This Community Look Like?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-should-this-community-look-like/16402)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-should-this-community-look-like/16402 "2018-09-17T12:30:49Z")
Hey folks - I have been thinking about this community forum and the kind of topics we have in here. For the most part, we either have cooking-related question or support inquiries/feedback. I wanted to open this quest… --- ## [Coleman Party Stacker alternative for UK users and steam question?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-party-stacker-alternative-for-uk-users-and-steam-question/10274)
**Author:** [@Mowgz](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mowgz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 10:58am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-party-stacker-alternative-for-uk-users-and-steam-question/10274 "2018-09-16T10:58:40Z")
Hello I’ve been looking to mod a cool-box as suggested in the frankencooler post, however the suggested Coleman cooler is way out of my budget here in the UK. I’m currently looking at this cooler https://www.amazon.co.… --- ## [Bottom Container Grate?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bottom-container-grate/13969)
**Author:** [@Vision](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vision)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bottom-container-grate/13969 "2018-09-15T22:02:04Z")
What are you using for a grate in the bottom of your container? In a square 12 quart container I'm now using a square cooling rack from a toaster oven but it started to rust within two hours of its first use. --- ## [Can this recipe be done sous vide ? (Cheesecake with amaretto)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-this-recipe-be-done-sous-vide-cheesecake-with-amaretto/16659)
**Author:** [@JackyTCD](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JackyTCD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-this-recipe-be-done-sous-vide-cheesecake-with-amaretto/16659 "2018-09-14T13:12:37Z")
Cheesecake with amaretto. 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup (207g) sugar 3 tbsp (24g) flour 4 eggs, room temperature 1 cup (230g) sour cream 1 tsp almond extract 5 tbsp (75g) amaretto liqueur Should 8… --- ## [Large Tenderloin cook time - HELP!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/large-tenderloin-cook-time-help/16344)
**Author:** [@rdw](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rdw)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/large-tenderloin-cook-time-help/16344 "2018-09-12T17:30:23Z")
I am cooking two 3.5 pound center cut tenderloins tomorrow and can't find a good answer for how long to cook and what temp. It is bigger than a steak and smaller than a roast. What I have are 3.5lb pieces that are 10" lo… --- ## [Sous Vide Steak tonight, Grill tomorrow... Safe? Quality?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-steak-tonight-grill-tomorrow-safe-quality/16662)
**Author:** [@ASKAND](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ASKAND)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-steak-tonight-grill-tomorrow-safe-quality/16662 "2018-09-12T15:15:52Z")
Hi team! Is it OK to sous vide your 1kg Tomahawk steak, say on Friday night, put it in the fridge once you're happy it's done, then grill it on Saturday for lunch? Is it safe? Will the steak come out just as good? If… --- ## [Pastrami](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pastrami/13343)
**Author:** [@jbee](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jbee)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pastrami/13343 "2018-09-11T17:32:34Z")
Was thinking about trying to cook pastrami with an already brined corned beef. Searching didn't help. I have done this in an oven. Was wondering how the extra spices would affect the outcome for pastrami. Any idea of coo… --- ## [The Anova Precision Cooker STAND is now here!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/the-anova-precision-cooker-stand-is-now-here/15712)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/the-anova-precision-cooker-stand-is-now-here/15712 "2018-09-10T16:17:23Z")
Check it out: --- ## [We Now Have A Two-Year Warranty](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/we-now-have-a-two-year-warranty/16551)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 3:31am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/we-now-have-a-two-year-warranty/16551 "2018-09-08T03:31:29Z")
More info on what changed in the blog post below: --- ## [Anova Kitchen Events](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-kitchen-events/15705)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-kitchen-events/15705 "2018-09-07T20:26:30Z")
For the sake of keeping the community forum clean and organized - I will post events that we have going on at the Anova Kitchen here in this thread. Some of these events that we will hold at the location will include pro… --- ## [Long cook time for pulled pork/Boston butt](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/long-cook-time-for-pulled-pork-boston-butt/16371)
**Author:** [@csx4780](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/csx4780)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/long-cook-time-for-pulled-pork-boston-butt/16371 "2018-09-06T20:44:50Z")
Ok so everyone was kind enough to reply to my brisket thread so let’s talk about pulled pork. Anyone see why 165 for 72 hours would be a bad thing? Thanks! --- ## [Sirloin Tip Roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sirloin-tip-roast/16383)
**Author:** [@Jungle](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jungle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sirloin-tip-roast/16383 "2018-09-04T14:46:47Z")
Hi there, I have a 2 lb sirloin tip roast which I'd like to have at medium rare. It is about 5 inches thick at the thickest point. How long should I cook it for? Thanks! --- ## [Help on cooktime! Planning to sous vide large format steak made of multiple cuts](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/help-on-cooktime-planning-to-sous-vide-large-format-steak-made-of-multiple-cuts/16240)
**Author:** [@sousvidepanda](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/sousvidepanda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/help-on-cooktime-planning-to-sous-vide-large-format-steak-made-of-multiple-cuts/16240 "2018-09-04T12:23:44Z")
Hey everyone, I have a question about cook time. I'm doing a big centerpiece steak that'll have several different muscle groups including picanha, top sirloin, tenderloin, and tri-tip (possibly others depending on the co… --- ## [How long and at what temp do you cook chuck roast chop suey cuts?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-long-and-at-what-temp-do-you-cook-chuck-roast-chop-suey-cuts/16507)
**Author:** [@Dalchi22](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dalchi22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-long-and-at-what-temp-do-you-cook-chuck-roast-chop-suey-cuts/16507 "2018-09-04T01:23:00Z")
I want to cook my chop suey meat but cannot find a recipe. Anyone try this before? I want it tender but not falling apart. Thanks! --- ## [maintaining serving temps?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/maintaining-serving-temps/12696)
**Author:** [@kcwalker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kcwalker)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/maintaining-serving-temps/12696 "2018-09-03T18:49:42Z")
After a few cooks, I've pretty much got the hang of cooking with my APC. My question isn't about cooking with the APC; it's about maintaining a nice serving temp after the food is plated. This wasn't a problem with chick… --- ## [Sous Vide is loud...](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-is-loud/12755)
**Author:** [@Kjtruckster](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kjtruckster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-is-loud/12755 "2018-09-01T19:00:56Z")
How do I quiet down my Sous Vide device? It sounds like a small jack hammer. I have adjusted and adjusted knobs but no luck. Is there a simple fix? --- ## [Plastic taste of the chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/plastic-taste-of-the-chicken/15525)
**Author:** [@ElenaK](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ElenaK)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 6:57am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/plastic-taste-of-the-chicken/15525 "2018-08-31T06:57:08Z")
I cooked organic chicken thighs at 129 for 8 hrs in food saver vacuum bags. It turned out juicy and tender and overall good, but it had a hint of plastic taste in it. The taste was similar to the plastic smell of the con… --- ## [If you are not happy with your cook…](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/if-you-are-not-happy-with-your-cook/16387)
**Author:** [@michihenning](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/michihenning)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/if-you-are-not-happy-with-your-cook/16387 "2018-08-30T00:03:45Z")
… that's what you do to your cooler :slight\_smile: Scroll to 0:25 for the action. --- ## [Poached potatoes - would like to use less than 1 pound](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/poached-potatoes-would-like-to-use-less-than-1-pound/16384)
**Author:** [@Vin64](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vin64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/poached-potatoes-would-like-to-use-less-than-1-pound/16384 "2018-08-28T19:04:41Z")
I’d like to make this recipe but use less than amount of potatoes called for. This recipe calls for 1 pound of potatoes to be cooked at 190F / 87.3C for 1 hour. Question: if I decide to use a lesser amount of potatoe… --- ## [Basic salmon preparation](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/basic-salmon-preparation/258)
**Author:** [@fShultz](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/fShultz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 8:18am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/basic-salmon-preparation/258 "2018-08-28T08:18:45Z")
I'm a brand new user of sous vide cooking. I tried preparing brined salmon at 135 for 35 minutes. It was cooked properly but only warm. What did I do wrong? --- ## [Cooking Salmon Safely](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-salmon-safely/10711)
**Author:** [@tedsudol](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/tedsudol)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 8:15am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-salmon-safely/10711 "2018-08-28T08:15:30Z")
Hi, How can you cook salmon safely in the Anova cooker when the USDA says that to cook salmon safely is by cooking to an internal temperature of 145. Yet the salmon recipes on the Anova site call for a temperature of 115… --- ## [What do you know now that you wish you knew then?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-do-you-know-now-that-you-wish-you-knew-then/8781)
**Author:** [@Ember](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ember)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-do-you-know-now-that-you-wish-you-knew-then/8781 "2018-08-28T01:13:47Z")
I'm actually thinking of putting together an 'Introduction to sous vide' class/demonstration for our local Skills Centre. It would be for a 3 hour class of an afternoon or evening. Obviously the first thing to cover w… --- ## [My noob questions](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-noob-questions/16285)
**Author:** [@domino66](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/domino66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/my-noob-questions/16285 "2018-08-27T16:47:07Z")
Have had my BT+Wifi 900W Anova for a few days now, and I've got a handful of Q's: What part of the unit emits the heat? i.e. which part should I not touch with my hand? The entire silver metal part? Is it OK if my fo… --- ## [How far down in pot should Anova be?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-far-down-in-pot-should-anova-be/16331)
**Author:** [@Vin64](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vin64)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-far-down-in-pot-should-anova-be/16331 "2018-08-27T16:38:07Z")
Hi all, Haven't even plugged my in yet; but I want to know how far down in the pot should the unit go? My guess is the heating element at the bottom should not touch the bottom of the pot. Any corrections, answers apprec… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=59) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=61)