# Latest **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=68 [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 69 --- ## [Stopping Limescale](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/stopping-limescale/13172)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_000](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kevin_000)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/stopping-limescale/13172 "2018-03-09T17:30:39Z")
Where I live the water is fairly hard and lime-scale builds up both on my Anova and the pan I mostly use. It's no massive problem. I used to just use some de-scaler to clean everything now and then. Then the penny dr… --- ## [Anova Nano Beta Testing](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-nano-beta-testing/13363)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 8:46am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/anova-nano-beta-testing/13363 "2018-03-08T08:46:44Z")
Hey food nerds! :meat\_on\_bone: We at Anova will be conducting a short user test for one of our upcoming products: the Nano. You folks have been helpful in the past with product feedback and we’d love to hear more of it. … --- ## [Sous Vide Sausage with Puerto Rican Style Beans](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-sausage-with-puerto-rican-style-beans/13422)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-sausage-with-puerto-rican-style-beans/13422 "2018-03-08T00:50:57Z")
Reheated a Puerto Rican style stew I had made yesterday and threw in some sous vide sausages, cooked at 150F/65.5C for 1 hour. Definitely a tasty treat! I loved the way they came out - very juicy. And I didn't have to wo… --- ## [Bluetooth and timer](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bluetooth-and-timer/12682)
**Author:** [@susanf](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/susanf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/bluetooth-and-timer/12682 "2018-03-05T20:04:36Z")
I used the unit for the first time tonight and the fish was delicious but I was horribly frustrated by both the timer on the unit and on my iPhone. I couldn't get the timer on the unit to work and now see the convoluted … --- ## [Large boneless chuck roast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/large-boneless-chuck-roast/13253)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/large-boneless-chuck-roast/13253 "2018-03-04T20:51:58Z")
I had the butcher cut a 5 pound boneless chuck roast that I cooked for 48 hours at 130F/54C. The finish was 15 minutes in a 425F/218C oven with a Searzall touch-up to make it look pretty. \[image\] The meat was very t… --- ## [Egg Allergies](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/egg-allergies/13357)
**Author:** [@Davcjohn](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Davcjohn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/egg-allergies/13357 "2018-03-03T22:41:34Z")
Hi, My daughter has a mild egg allergy, getting pink splotches, which so far hasn't been life threatening. She can eat baked goods with eggs with no issue. I'm curious if anyone knows anything about the science of kill… --- ## [To Sous Vide, Or Not To Sous Vide: Hot Dogs](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/to-sous-vide-or-not-to-sous-vide-hot-dogs/8710)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/to-sous-vide-or-not-to-sous-vide-hot-dogs/8710 "2018-03-01T01:44:30Z")
Not so long ago, we put up a recipe for sous vide hot dogs. Some people we're :thumbsup: about it, some were like...:punch: :no\_good:. So I'm curious as to what everyone's opinion on this. Worth it? Not worth it? Bett… --- ## [What new place have you discovered sous vide being served?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-new-place-have-you-discovered-sous-vide-being-served/13212)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-new-place-have-you-discovered-sous-vide-being-served/13212 "2018-02-28T23:06:44Z")
Cooking sous vide has really upped my food standards, especially animals. I have yet to bump into a restaurant that utilizes the sous vide method (I can tell). But I am wondering if anyone here has accidentally discovere… --- ## [SV vs IP?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sv-vs-ip/12826)
**Author:** [@kcwalker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kcwalker)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 5:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sv-vs-ip/12826 "2018-02-28T05:56:46Z")
I read an intriguing article in last week's paper about electric pressure cookers (specifically recipes for the Instant-Pot). From the description, the IP sounds like it has all the great cooking qualities of APC/SV, but… --- ## [Side Dishes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/side-dishes/13319)
**Author:** [@Vision](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vision)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 3:59am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/side-dishes/13319 "2018-02-28T03:59:45Z")
Anybody have a good side dish recipe? Mashed potatoes are fantastic sous vide. Am wondering what else is out there. --- ## [Hainanese Chicken](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hainanese-chicken/13252)
**Author:** [@rizzaleenuy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rizzaleenuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hainanese-chicken/13252 "2018-02-27T14:56:04Z")
Tried to cooked Hainan chicken with ginger and green onions at 146 F for 3 hours. Bones was still reddish but meat is done. Anybody experienced this? --- ## [Fried beef kidneys 2](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fried-beef-kidneys-2/13242)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/fried-beef-kidneys-2/13242 "2018-02-26T13:17:26Z")
Beef kidneys cooked for 4 hours at 130F/54C. I like grilled or fried kidneys, but it is a food I want to be sure is cooked. If I start with raw kidneys it is so easy to go beyond cooked to rubber. By starting with cooked… --- ## [Searing steak from fridge](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-steak-from-fridge/12899)
**Author:** [@suthers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/suthers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 10:59am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searing-steak-from-fridge/12899 "2018-02-26T10:59:05Z")
Hi, I just got my Anova and have a couple of 1st time Q’s. If I plan on cooking a piece of meat - let’s say a steak and I wanna cook it in advance to eat that evening. When cooling the steak do I leave to cool naturall… --- ## [How to Connect to Alexa + Google Home](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-connect-to-alexa-google-home/9064)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-connect-to-alexa-google-home/9064 "2018-02-26T01:13:05Z")
Hey folks - we have 2 new support desk articles with instructions on how to connect your Anova WIFI to Google Home or to Alexa. If you have any additional questions, or if the support articles aren’t clear, just let me k… --- ## [Maximum water volume?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/maximum-water-volume/12790)
**Author:** [@Joey\_Murty](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Joey_Murty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/maximum-water-volume/12790 "2018-02-25T14:51:30Z")
What is the specification for the maximum amount of water that the anvova can maintain constant temperature? I will be finishing a large batch of summer sausages, and I need as much pot/tank space as possible --- ## [Delayed start/on-set time?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/delayed-start-on-set-time/316)
**Author:** [@Kamelion](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kamelion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/delayed-start-on-set-time/316 "2018-02-24T20:17:02Z")
It seems to me that Anova could be »the girl«. The only question I have, that I have not been able to find out about is if it is possible to program a delayed start. Say that I want my breakfast eggs cooked on a week day… --- ## [Larding a Pork Loin for sous vide. Does it worth?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/larding-a-pork-loin-for-sous-vide-does-it-worth/12122)
**Author:** [@rpperezr](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rpperezr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/larding-a-pork-loin-for-sous-vide-does-it-worth/12122 "2018-02-23T16:11:31Z")
Hello world! I'm planning to do sous vide a 1 kg (2 pound 3 oz) pork loin. I'll do at 56ºC (131 ºF) for 6 hours which I think will be enough for a diameter of 12 cm in the thicker point. Till now I have done this kin… --- ## [Raw foodism - cooking vegetables at 50 Celsius](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raw-foodism-cooking-vegetables-at-50-celsius/13241)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Lodyguina](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Julia_Lodyguina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 9:18am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raw-foodism-cooking-vegetables-at-50-celsius/13241 "2018-02-23T09:18:03Z")
Hey guys, Is there anyone here who tried cooking vegetables at 50 Celsius or less? Will it work at all? Gotta make some dishes for raw foodists, but thinking to make them tastier. Thanks --- ## [Ikea Bag Holder DIY upgrade](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ikea-bag-holder-diy-upgrade/12998)
**Author:** [@rldraugh](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/rldraugh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ikea-bag-holder-diy-upgrade/12998 "2018-02-23T02:38:10Z")
I have been using the Ikea VARIERA 701.548.00 Stainless Steel Pot Lid Organizer as a bag holder for a while with no rust at all. The accordion style allows you to adjust it to fit your container and bag width because I … --- ## [Flank steak time trials](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/flank-steak-time-trials/12302)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/flank-steak-time-trials/12302 "2018-02-22T21:07:23Z")
Flank steak is not one of my first choice meats, but I couldn't pass up a big discount in the form of "$ off" stickers on the packages. I got 3 pieces and decided to try to figure out how long to cook them. My BBQ MO i… --- ## [Tender octopus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tender-octopus/13120)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tender-octopus/13120 "2018-02-22T14:21:58Z")
Octopus has a wide range of both temperatures and times. I chose 160F/71C 48h because I already had a long cook going at that temperature and I wanted the 180F/82C 24h result. For tissue breakdown I have found that I can… --- ## [Question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/question/13237)
**Author:** [@Susanna1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Susanna1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/question/13237 "2018-02-22T14:09:23Z")
What action you would need to take if your meat was at room temperature before you start to cook --- ## [Cooking Pork to 165F](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-pork-to-165f/13171)
**Author:** [@Harbison65](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Harbison65)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 9:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-pork-to-165f/13171 "2018-02-22T09:56:40Z")
How is it with normal pork cooking you want an internal temp of 165F, but some Sous Vide recipes are much lower than that? Is extended cooking at lower temps equivalent to reaching an internal temp of 165F normally? --- ## [Cooking time and temperature for a shoulder lamb chop](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-and-temperature-for-a-shoulder-lamb-chop/2683)
**Author:** [@dragon49](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dragon49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-time-and-temperature-for-a-shoulder-lamb-chop/2683 "2018-02-22T01:56:33Z")
I received an Anova Precision Cooker as a gift and want to use it to to cook a fully defrosted shoulder lamb chop. A have a vacuum sealer and vacuum sealer bags and am not looking for any recipe. I just want to know ho… --- ## [4 slices of prime rib 1" thick](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/4-slices-of-prime-rib-1-thick/13038)
**Author:** [@jimmykx250](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jimmykx250)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/4-slices-of-prime-rib-1-thick/13038 "2018-02-20T22:23:04Z")
im looking for rare as i will sear on the grill to finish. Approx 5 gallons of water how long and at what temp to get to finished target? Thanks! --- ## [pasteurizing food for pregnancy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pasteurizing-food-for-pregnancy/13188)
**Author:** [@Omri](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Omri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/pasteurizing-food-for-pregnancy/13188 "2018-02-19T19:48:46Z")
Hey all, just got my ANOVA today :slight\_smile: so i was looking at pasteurizing temperatures and times but i cant really find something simple and clear on this. is there a table or some easy explanation for this … --- ## [Big beef brisket](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-beef-brisket/13177)
**Author:** [@RichardOL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/RichardOL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/big-beef-brisket/13177 "2018-02-19T19:44:42Z")
I just cooked my biggest ever piece of meat, 12+ pounds of brisket. Unfortunately, even if I had been able to bag it, it would not have fit in my 24 quart cooler. I had to cut it to half length and use 2 gallon Ziplock f… --- ## [Has anyone played around with tofu sous vide recipes?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/has-anyone-played-around-with-tofu-sous-vide-recipes/13109)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/has-anyone-played-around-with-tofu-sous-vide-recipes/13109 "2018-02-14T23:10:49Z")
So, I have tried out a handful of sous vide tofu recipes. All of them good, but not as awesome as the very first one I made. I am trying to figure out why my 1st tofu experiment was really able to soak up quite a bit of … --- ## [Sous Vide Tofu with Korean BBQ Sauce](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-tofu-with-korean-bbq-sauce/13108)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-tofu-with-korean-bbq-sauce/13108 "2018-02-14T21:07:34Z")
Recipe Name: Korean BBQ Tofu Recipe Temp: 185F Recipe Time: 4 hours Ingredients: 1.1 package of extra firm tofu (frozen previously) 2. Korean BBQ sauce 3. Oil Steps: Defrost frozen block of tofu. Press + drai… --- ## [Chicken and potatoes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-and-potatoes/13067)
**Author:** [@Yamabuki](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Yamabuki)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/chicken-and-potatoes/13067 "2018-02-14T00:57:18Z")
I am curious if anyone has done chicken and potatoes together in the sous vide. They require different temperatures to be cooked properly, but not overcooked. I am wanting to do a Panang chicken with potatoes and carrots… [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=67) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md?page=69)