# \#discussion **URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/tag/discussion/40.md [Latest](https://community.anovaculinary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.anovaculinary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tags.md) --- ## [Farewell](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/farewell/32677)
**Author:** [@TORI](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/TORI)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/farewell/32677 "2024-01-07T14:32:39Z")
A year ago after purchasing a sous vide contraption and asserting that I would not waiver while traversing the learning curve involved in mastering sous vide cooking, I returned the equipment to Costco. I could no longer… --- ## [Do you have a name for your APC?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/do-you-have-a-name-for-your-apc/10878)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/do-you-have-a-name-for-your-apc/10878 "2017-12-06T12:05:17Z")
I think my Anova Precision Cooker is deserving of a name. Suggestions appreciated (I like funny ones - random fact about me: I named my cat Mustard). Does anyone name theirs? --- ## [Change to recipe times please @Anova](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/change-to-recipe-times-please-anova/32420)
**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/change-to-recipe-times-please-anova/32420 "2023-10-28T12:53:51Z")
@anovaculinary Cooked wife a rib eye 30 day matured steak last night (baked potato for me) whereby thickness is often based on american slab cuts, which are not often representative of a steak bought in a typical europe… --- ## [ACV: Spout Pouch Vacuum Bags?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/acv-spout-pouch-vacuum-bags/32156)
**Author:** [@kiboko](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kiboko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/acv-spout-pouch-vacuum-bags/32156 "2023-07-18T18:56:17Z")
Hey Community, I was wondering if anyone new of a spout pouch bag that would work well in a chamber vac the ACV? I often make batches of sauces and marinades that I would like to home package in spout bags to aid in us… --- ## [Tried Cole's "smokey salmon" (Brits beware)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tried-coles-smokey-salmon-brits-beware/31825)
**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 9:42am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tried-coles-smokey-salmon-brits-beware/31825 "2023-03-12T09:42:49Z")
Thank goodness I used salmon fillet scraps to try this one out because it was Kraft “Blue box” salty. I immediately ignored the “salt your fish” (30 mins in the fridge prior to dry mix application) I used my excelle… --- ## [Roasting garlic in the APO](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/roasting-garlic-in-the-apo/30316)
**Author:** [@Ageekymom](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ageekymom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/roasting-garlic-in-the-apo/30316 "2022-02-15T16:46:09Z")
Hi! I need to replenish my roasted garlic stash. Does anyone have a trusted recipe using the APO? I usually drizzle with olive oil and then wrap the heads in foil and roast for an hour to 90 minutes. --- ## [Nano question (mainly)](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/nano-question-mainly/29732)
**Author:** [@MrGus](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/MrGus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/nano-question-mainly/29732 "2021-12-26T22:34:40Z")
I am contemplating getting a nano as i’ve seen one cheap elsewhere, however beyond the fact that it is lower powered (fine, insulated lidded pot used) I own the early standard precision cooker, which disassembles for eas… --- ## [What type of bags do you use?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-type-of-bags-do-you-use/10105)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-type-of-bags-do-you-use/10105 "2021-10-15T15:03:49Z")
What type of bags or packaging does everyone in here primarily use for sous vide? Reusable silicone bags Vacuum bags Freezer bags Storage bags Other 0voters Show results If "other" what kind of bag? --- ## [Curious, how does your day-to-day food choices/diet looks like?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/curious-how-does-your-day-to-day-food-choices-diet-looks-like/14596)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/curious-how-does-your-day-to-day-food-choices-diet-looks-like/14596 "2019-11-03T21:26:31Z")
Personally, I tend to lean towards more of a plant-based diet. So lots of vegetables, some fruits, and pretty much anything I can get my hands on in the produce section of the grocery store. Contrary to popular belief (l… --- ## [Mason Jar Internal Temp](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/mason-jar-internal-temp/26457)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Rok](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dr_Rok)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:37am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/mason-jar-internal-temp/26457 "2020-07-15T10:37:15Z")
Does anybody know how long it takes for the air in a mason jar to come to the same temp as the water bath? --- ## [Sous Vide and Compromised Immune Systems.](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-and-compromised-immune-systems/22295)
**Author:** [@Mirozen](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mirozen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-and-compromised-immune-systems/22295 "2019-08-19T14:35:09Z")
When I first began cooking sous vide I was told that sous vide was a cooking method to be avoided when serving food to anyone with a compromised immune system. Since that time I've had a couple friends who have developed… --- ## [Why do folks wash their meats?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-do-folks-wash-their-meats/15827)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/why-do-folks-wash-their-meats/15827 "2018-10-18T16:03:25Z")
The discussion of washing meats versus not washing meats has been a hot topic before, especially in our Facebook group. Although, it seems the popular consensus is that washing meats is an unpopular thing to do. I want … --- ## [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… --- ## [Discussion: Different Way You Use Your Anova?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/discussion-different-way-you-use-your-anova/15999)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/discussion-different-way-you-use-your-anova/15999 "2018-08-16T16:19:44Z")
Do you happen to you use your Anova (or any sous vide cooker you might have) in unconventional ways? For example, to prepare food for your pets or to warm baby milk? I am curious to find what other interesting ways th… --- ## [What are some foods you thought you hated, but turned out your parents just sucked at cook them?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-some-foods-you-thought-you-hated-but-turned-out-your-parents-just-sucked-at-cook-them/15030)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-some-foods-you-thought-you-hated-but-turned-out-your-parents-just-sucked-at-cook-them/15030 "2018-07-16T15:29:51Z")
Let's talk! My mother was the cook and I must admit she wasn't very good at it. Probably because she hated cooking in general. And lots of our foods came from a can or a box. On special days, we had fast food. I actu… --- ## [What are some inexpensive cuts that are transformative with sous vide?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-some-inexpensive-cuts-that-are-transformative-with-sous-vide/13549)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 8:06am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-some-inexpensive-cuts-that-are-transformative-with-sous-vide/13549 "2018-07-15T08:06:07Z")
And by inexpensive, I don't necessarily mean poor quality. Something that was super cheap, but was crazy good when cooked sous vide. What was it? How did you cook it (time/temp)? --- ## [After sous vide the vacuum bag was full with air](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/after-sous-vide-the-vacuum-bag-was-full-with-air/15436)
**Author:** [@Radnoti\_Blanka](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Radnoti_Blanka)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/after-sous-vide-the-vacuum-bag-was-full-with-air/15436 "2018-07-10T21:53:11Z")
Hey, i was fallow the recepies, after sucking out the air, and close the bag, i made the meat (turkey breast, 62 C - 6 hours). When it was done, the vacuum bag was full with air (lot of air). I messed it up? is it edible… --- ## [A sous vide experiment you have learned from in the past week?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-sous-vide-experiment-you-have-learned-from-in-the-past-week/15218)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/a-sous-vide-experiment-you-have-learned-from-in-the-past-week/15218 "2018-06-22T04:54:14Z")
We all have to start from somewhere and not all of us will understand the ins and outs of sous vide cooking, or just cooking in general. And that's totally okay. It takes time, experimenting, and mistakes. Also, shout… --- ## [If you had to do a 3-course meal (all sous vide) to impress someone, what would you make?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/if-you-had-to-do-a-3-course-meal-all-sous-vide-to-impress-someone-what-would-you-make/14797)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/if-you-had-to-do-a-3-course-meal-all-sous-vide-to-impress-someone-what-would-you-make/14797 "2018-06-11T16:26:39Z")
I think I'd choose to impress my grandmother. So I would make: Appetizer: Ohh this is a hard one. She's not big on appetizers. But maybe I can experiment on pig feet - it's one of her favorites. Entrée: Pork shoulde… --- ## [Your pet peeves](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/your-pet-peeves/14493)
**Author:** [@whybuynew1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/whybuynew1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 5:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/your-pet-peeves/14493 "2018-05-17T05:53:33Z")
OK....This is going to bite me in the butt but I have to do it. I have 4 grown daughters and consequently, 4 sons in law. (as well as several assorted grandchildren). I am the cook. I provide and prepare when we get t… --- ## [Do you wash/rinse your meats?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/do-you-wash-rinse-your-meats/14465)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/do-you-wash-rinse-your-meats/14465 "2018-05-16T15:38:01Z")
I saw this conversation happening on Facebook the other day and I thought it was super interesting. Honestly, I grew up with my family rinsing meats prior to cooking. And we would never consume foods that hadn't been was… --- ## [Freezing Cooking and Refreezing](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezing-cooking-and-refreezing/14536)
**Author:** [@errknot](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/errknot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezing-cooking-and-refreezing/14536 "2018-05-12T12:05:57Z")
If you have frozen meat in a sealed bag then cook it and you don't want it at the time. Can you refreeze the bag and then reheat it at a later date? --- ## [Unimpressed with fish](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/unimpressed-with-fish/14412)
**Author:** [@Vision](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Vision)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 7:33am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/unimpressed-with-fish/14412 "2018-05-12T07:33:35Z")
So far I'm thinking SV is not great for fish. Do you disagree? --- ## [What is everyone cooking this weekend?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-everyone-cooking-this-weekend/13732)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-is-everyone-cooking-this-weekend/13732 "2018-04-17T03:07:38Z")
As per usual, I might try out another tofu recipe. I do want to see how my tofu will come out with a cook time much longer than I usually go for, which is 4 hours. I have Sunday free, so I might just do a 5-6 hour cook a… --- ## [What tips do you have for new sous viders?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-tips-do-you-have-for-new-sous-viders/9840)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-tips-do-you-have-for-new-sous-viders/9840 "2018-03-20T17:38:16Z")
For those of you have been in the sous vide game for awhile, what are some tips, tricks, and need-to-know bits of information for those who are brand new to sous vide cooking? I’ll start: It’s thickness that determine… --- ## [What was your stance on chicken the first time you made it?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-was-your-stance-on-chicken-the-first-time-you-made-it/13106)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-was-your-stance-on-chicken-the-first-time-you-made-it/13106 "2018-03-18T03:18:58Z")
Cooking chicken, specifically chicken breasts has always been a bit of challenge to get perfectly juicy through other cooking methods. I'm not a total fan of chicken - because I just rather have pork most times. But when… --- ## [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… --- ## [What Are Your Recommendations for Sous Vide (Cook)Books?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-your-recommendations-for-sous-vide-cook-books/10966)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-your-recommendations-for-sous-vide-cook-books/10966 "2017-12-05T15:07:00Z")
I know this question floats around quite often on the interwebs, so I wanted to see if we can get a list going for your favorite or recommended sous vide-related books. Just comment below. Note: Let’s keep websites out … --- ## [What are some of the benefits of sous vide egg nog?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-benefits-of-sous-vide-egg-nog/10774)
**Author:** [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-benefits-of-sous-vide-egg-nog/10774 "2017-11-28T23:23:27Z")
I'm thinking about making eggnog for the holidays. What are some of the benefits to this method? I am actually going to be making the Puerto Rican version of eggnog, called "coquito." The ingredients are a little dif… [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/tag/discussion/40.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=discussion)