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## [Ramen! Black Sesame Duck Breast, 63 Degree Egg, Shiitake Mushroom, and Scallion in a Duck Dashi Broth](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ramen-black-sesame-duck-breast-63-degree-egg-shiitake-mushroom-and-scallion-in-a-duck-dashi-broth/4543)

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**Author:** [@colewagoner](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/colewagoner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/ramen-black-sesame-duck-breast-63-degree-egg-shiitake-mushroom-and-scallion-in-a-duck-dashi-broth/4543 "2017-01-24T16:52:56Z")

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Duck breast was cooked at 130F for 90 min, and egg cooked 145.4F (63C) for an hour. Egg was cracked into boiling water for ~30 seconds to firm the whites. Added shiitake, pickled cabbage, scallion and made a duck stock w…

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## [Wall mount for Precision Cooker](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wall-mount-for-precision-cooker/4528)

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**Author:** [@cmitchel](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/cmitchel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wall-mount-for-precision-cooker/4528 "2017-01-24T16:50:31Z")

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Made a simple wall mount for storing my precision cooker out of the way when not in use. Didn't have any cabinet or shelving space available, so I made this metal bracket that replaced a telephone outlet cover which was…

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## [(Hot) Smoking in combination with Sous Vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hot-smoking-in-combination-with-sous-vide/4014)

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**Author:** [@Ember](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ember)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/hot-smoking-in-combination-with-sous-vide/4014 "2017-01-24T00:33:49Z")

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Hello. My name is Ember and I'm a food nerd. Yup, I've got it bad. I bake my own breads, make my own yoghurt and cultured butter, dry age my own meats, cure and smoke my own bacon and hams. You get the picture. And ham…

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## [Labeling food storage bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/labeling-food-storage-bags/4564)

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**Author:** [@Lardy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Lardy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/labeling-food-storage-bags/4564 "2017-01-23T14:25:46Z")

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Just a long shot, but has anyone found an ideal way to label ziplock, vacuum bags, etc. that doesn't smear? I've tried Sharpies - and have used them for a long time - but they don't really perform very well, and often, a…

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## [1st Try at Pork Tenderloin...MMMMM-Good!](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1st-try-at-pork-tenderloin-mmmmm-good/4560)

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**Author:** [@wwmeades](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/wwmeades)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1st-try-at-pork-tenderloin-mmmmm-good/4560 "2017-01-23T13:35:12Z")

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cooked up a pork tenderloin - 2 hours at 150F., then finished in oil and butter, laid on a bed of southern creamy grits with gravy and brazed Brussel sprouts. My wife is beginning to like this cooking of mine! :slight\_…

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## [1st Try at cooking steaks for different doneness](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1st-try-at-cooking-steaks-for-different-doneness/4553)

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**Author:** [@wwmeades](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/wwmeades)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/1st-try-at-cooking-steaks-for-different-doneness/4553 "2017-01-22T22:37:10Z")

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This past weekend was my first try at cooking steaks for different doneness. Our neighbors came over for dinner and to experience my “new way” of cooking! Three of us eat our steaks medium-rare, one eats hers well-done…

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## [First try with APC yielded soso top sirloin](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-try-with-apc-yielded-soso-top-sirloin/4547)

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**Author:** [@KranzKD](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/KranzKD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 7:04am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-try-with-apc-yielded-soso-top-sirloin/4547 "2017-01-22T07:04:08Z")

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Not impressed with first attempt at SV cooking: Cooked 1" thick top sirloin @ 129 for 90 min. then seared briefly on gas grill. Seasoned in bag with mixture of salt, pepper and garlic powder, bay leaf and olive oil; fin…

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## [Leg of lamb cooking time and temperature](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/leg-of-lamb-cooking-time-and-temperature/4518)

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**Author:** [@Marco](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Marco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/leg-of-lamb-cooking-time-and-temperature/4518 "2017-01-21T16:52:22Z")

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I have two boneless lamb legs, each weighing about 1.2 kg. Any suggestions on how long do I should cook them and at what temperature? Many thanks!

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## [Cooking times vary with similar recipes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-vary-with-similar-recipes/4453)

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**Author:** [@Peter16](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Peter16)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-times-vary-with-similar-recipes/4453 "2017-01-21T14:07:57Z")

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Hi I'm new to the Anita blog and would like some clarification on cooking times and temperatures. I want to cook boneless chicken breast but have noticed in the recipes provided that the times vary quite a lot, whilst th…

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## [Cooking a fresh Gammon (ham) joint 3.9kg](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-a-fresh-gammon-ham-joint-3-9kg/4512)

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**Author:** [@JordLeeWill](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/JordLeeWill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 9:18am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cooking-a-fresh-gammon-ham-joint-3-9kg/4512 "2017-01-21T09:18:41Z")

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Good morning everyone! (Well...its morning here in the U.K) I am about to embark on my first sous vide journey. A fresh Gammon joint weighing in at 3.9kg/8.59 pounds. I will be buying a cool box and drilling a hole like…

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## [Veal scallop- Time and Temperature?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/veal-scallop-time-and-temperature/4385)

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**Author:** [@Berckel](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Berckel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/veal-scallop-time-and-temperature/4385 "2017-01-20T18:43:28Z")

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Hi; Can anyone tell me what temperature and duration is needed for Veal scallop? Many thanks in advance.

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## [Can the cooking bag "touch" the Anova tube](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-the-cooking-bag-touch-the-anova-tube/4503)

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**Author:** [@Patf](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Patf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/can-the-cooking-bag-touch-the-anova-tube/4503 "2017-01-20T01:41:09Z")

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I am using my Anova for the first time. I am trying a pot roast. I finally settled on an insulated drink cooler, 2 gallons in size. It is nice and deep, but it is also fairly small in diameter, so right now the bag is to…

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## [Lost power about 8 hours into cooking cubed beef for chili](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lost-power-about-8-hours-into-cooking-cubed-beef-for-chili/4412)

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**Author:** [@serafine](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/serafine)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/lost-power-about-8-hours-into-cooking-cubed-beef-for-chili/4412 "2017-01-18T14:08:51Z")

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Following a 48 hour recipe for cooking seasoned beef cubes for chili, our power went out 8 hours into the cooking process. I quick-iced the bags and want to finish cooking today (the power came back on after we went to b…

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## [First attempt with Anova, steaks very under cooked](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-attempt-with-anova-steaks-very-under-cooked/4441)

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**Author:** [@chanc](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chanc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-attempt-with-anova-steaks-very-under-cooked/4441 "2017-01-17T01:49:45Z")

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My first attempt with the Anova with two 1 inch thick ribeye steaks. I placed each steak in separate bags and made sure the steaks weren't overlapping in the pot. The steaks were only seasoned with salt and pepper. I …

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## [A Steak Question](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-steak-question/4152)

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**Author:** [@john.jcb](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/john.jcb)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-steak-question/4152 "2017-01-14T14:27:09Z")

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I have cooked many steaks to medium rare then quickly seared them. These turn out pretty well but I would like to get a better sear. I want to end up at medium rare. Here is my idea. Follow the time and temperature for …

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## [Biodegradable bags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/biodegradable-bags/4325)

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**Author:** [@Jaccrack](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Jaccrack)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/biodegradable-bags/4325 "2017-01-12T21:34:34Z")

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Hi I recently purchased the Precision Cooker for my husband but was wondering if there are any biodegradable plastic bags available to cook in? I am environmentality conscious and don't want to add to landfill with each…

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## [Start with meat at room temp?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/start-with-meat-at-room-temp/3816)

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**Author:** [@riregina](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/riregina)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 7:59am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/start-with-meat-at-room-temp/3816 "2017-01-11T07:59:42Z")

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I'm going to try my first sous vide recipe. Do I bring the steak to room temp before putting it in the sous vide or can I put it in cold from the fridge? Thx. Ri

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## [Cheap cuts of steak](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cheap-cuts-of-steak/723)

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**Author:** [@lordbodom](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lordbodom)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/cheap-cuts-of-steak/723 "2017-01-09T18:51:11Z")

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So cooking steaks can get expensive. I was just wondering what everyones opinions on what good cheap cuts of meat that turn out really good sous vide are? Iv heard flank, chuck roast. Any other recomendations?

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## [Dry meat - why?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/dry-meat-why/4215)

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**Author:** [@jarle](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jarle)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/dry-meat-why/4215 "2017-01-09T15:35:17Z")

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Hi all. I'm quite new with this, but after doing different kind of meats a few times - one problem comes up each time: the meat gives away quite a bit of juice in the process, and so at the end of the process the meat is…

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## [Traveling with a Turkey Breast](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/traveling-with-a-turkey-breast/4199)

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**Author:** [@waglover](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/waglover)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/traveling-with-a-turkey-breast/4199 "2017-01-08T16:34:57Z")

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I am getting ready to Sous Vide a turkey breast and take it to my parents about 3 hours away. I am cooking it before I go because I won't have time once I get there. Does anyone have suggestions on traveling with a cooke…

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## [How to cook 2 32oz steaks](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-cook-2-32oz-steaks/4135)

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**Author:** [@Josie77](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Josie77)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 3:08am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/how-to-cook-2-32oz-steaks/4135 "2017-01-08T03:08:38Z")

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My husband has just bought 2 32oz sirloin steaks , How do I cook them? I was wondering do I need to cook longer as they are bigger or do I just use the app as normal . Thanks

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## [Meat is very pink no matter what temp](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/meat-is-very-pink-no-matter-what-temp/1015)

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**Author:** [@Tarfito](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Tarfito)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/meat-is-very-pink-no-matter-what-temp/1015 "2017-01-07T01:49:26Z")

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\[image\] These burgers are ....from left to right (160 for 40 mi , 155 for 40min, 144 for 40min 137 for 60 min) as you can see they were all noticeably pink. almost indistinguishable . Anyone have a clue what's going on…

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## [Portable vacuum sealers](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/portable-vacuum-sealers/4085)

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**Author:** [@Kquim](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kquim)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/portable-vacuum-sealers/4085 "2017-01-05T03:55:50Z")

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I decided to look into cheap portable vacuum sealer options for instances where friends or family may not own a vacuum sealer. Yes, I know the water emersion technique works too but not nearly as well as a vacuum sealer.…

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## [New to Anova Sous Vide](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-anova-sous-vide/4047)

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**Author:** [@wdcob](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/wdcob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/new-to-anova-sous-vide/4047 "2017-01-03T22:34:25Z")

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Used my Anova for the first time a few days ago, the results were outstanding \[image\] have already told friends and family to go out and by one of these units - Brilliant

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## [First trial -- resounding FAIL](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-trial-resounding-fail/504)

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**Author:** [@guy](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/guy)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/first-trial-resounding-fail/504 "2017-01-03T19:50:36Z")

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so i fired up my new apc today and was going to try eggs for my first experiment since they don't take long to cook. device connected to my iphone without probs but then the trouble started--who wrote the firmware and th…

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## [WiFi Cooking While Away All Day](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wifi-cooking-while-away-all-day/801)

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**Author:** [@jenjabbour](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jenjabbour)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wifi-cooking-while-away-all-day/801 "2017-01-03T13:21:40Z")

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I've tried searching for tips/discussions of other people like me on how they use their cooker in this fashion - Starting next week, I'll be leaving my home at 7 am, I work 1 hr away and don't come back home until 8 pm…

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## [ActivaRM (Meat Glue!) Experiment](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/activarm-meat-glue-experiment/3992)

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**Author:** [@colewagoner](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/colewagoner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/activarm-meat-glue-experiment/3992 "2017-01-02T22:08:28Z")

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Fun experiment. Using ActivaRM (meat glue) to turn this 1.5lb slab of sirloin into mock "tenderloin". Remove connective tissue and most fat. Cut into semi-even pieces, dust, and stack. Roll into a cylinder using saran wr…

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## [Wild Canada goose and wild Mallard duck w/ orange ginger glaze](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wild-canada-goose-and-wild-mallard-duck-w-orange-ginger-glaze/3923)

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**Author:** [@Kquim](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Kquim)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/wild-canada-goose-and-wild-mallard-duck-w-orange-ginger-glaze/3923 "2017-01-02T19:44:25Z")

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If you're an avid hunter like me you'll realize there aren't too many sous vide recipes made specifically for wild meat, especially wild (Canada) goose and wild (Mallard) duck. After looking around for some tips on h…

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## [Time in hrs for whole pork shoulder (boneless) of 15lbs (7kg) at 145F (63C)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-in-hrs-for-whole-pork-shoulder-boneless-of-15lbs-7kg-at-145f-63c/3824)

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**Author:** [@ilpara](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/ilpara)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/time-in-hrs-for-whole-pork-shoulder-boneless-of-15lbs-7kg-at-145f-63c/3824 "2017-01-01T16:55:14Z")

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Could you pls advise the sous vide time in hours required for whole pork shoulder (boneless) of 15lbs (7kg) at 145F (63C)? 18hours? 24hours? 36hours? ... what? In case sous vide is not appropriate for such large cuts, …

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## [Filet mignon medium](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/filet-mignon-medium/3914)

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**Author:** [@wsjohn4567](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/wsjohn4567)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/filet-mignon-medium/3914 "2017-01-01T13:11:47Z")

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Could someone tell me at what temperature and time do I cool filet mignon for medium.

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