I'm Sold On SV !!

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Since the missus likes chicken breasts I will probably go that route. Might help ease the tension since approval was not obtained prior to purchase!
Chicken breasts are a good item to start with.

I've pretty much forever detested the boneless, skinless variety. Damn near impossible to cook without turning out dry, tasteless, and bland. One of those things that sauces were invented for.

My wife and daughter, however, like them so my only compromise was to slowly poach them in stock or wine with some aromatics and herbs, then sear to finish. Since I've started doing them SV, I simply bag them with the aromatics, herbs, some white wine, then into the water bath for 90 minutes at 145F, and finish with a quick sear, and serve with the reduced juices that accumulated in the bag. Even I've learned to like them, which is saying a lot.
 
Looks great Justin.    I keep holding out on buying one. 

Maybe if I really find a good deal on one.
 
Looks great!! Can't wait to get mine.

Justin that looks fantastic,tried to convince SWMBO she said NO Way Points for a great first cook
Richie


i by passed the financial department on this purchase!

Lol, I too bypassed the warden on this one by using gift cards. Just this morning she goes "You should just return that pressure cooker, it's a waste!"

Thanks, only one cook so far but I think I'm hooked ! Hope ya get one soon !
 
Steaks look great . I've had mine about a week ( Anova ). Did rib steaks tonight ,,, crazy good .  Bad thing ,,,, NO leftovers !
 
Nice,I'm still on the fence but maybe someday.

Being in your boat, it was decided to go with a Willhi temperature controller ($30) and a small aquarium pump for circulation ($10). Using a hot plate and a slow cooker pot, the water temperature can be kept within 1° of the desired temperature, works great.

The plus side, the temp controller can be used to operate fans, space heaters, or even electric smokers, the aquarium pump can still be used in the aquarium.

T

Hey Tom, been a while ! Great to see ya on. Hope all is well with you & yours !
 
Justin, your steak looks scrumptious! Is the bag that your steak is in a special one or a plain vac seal jobbie ?

Thanks CM, appreciate that & the point ! This was just a ziplock bag, used the water displacement method to remove the air !
 
Hey Justin!

That's one good looking steak brother!

Congrats on making the carousel!

Point!

Al

Thanks so much Al & for the point ! SV is the real deal, glad I took the plunge... Thanks for your thread that pushed me to get this !
 
WHB Looks great!!! I wonder how it would being done with some elk steak??? I just can't see myself getting one of those?? LOL Well maybe some day 

DS

Thanks DS ! The nice thing bout this method is all the juices & spices stay in with the cook ! No worry of over cooking ! I think elk would be tasty, in fact one of my next cooks will be some venison ! There was a time I didn't think I'd get one of these machines either, but honestly I'm sure glad I did ! Appreciate the point too !
 
I have been using my heated ultrasonic parts cleaner to SV for two years. Holds to within 1 degree. Just turn off the ultrasonic and use the heat. Cleaned scrupulously first, of course.
Al in NY

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Hey Tom, been a while ! Great to see ya on. Hope all is well with you & yours !
Thank you Justin, all is fine here, hopefully the same with you.

Took some time off to build a blog, which can be found in my signature area. Although still under construction, it not only provides a means to work one on one with those outside of SMF, but it also allows me to introduce them to SMF.

The next time you dry age a roast, give the steaks your SV treatment. They will blow your mind.

Tom 
 
 
Being in your boat, it was decided to go with a Willhi temperature controller ($30) and a small aquarium pump for circulation ($10). Using a hot plate and a slow cooker pot, the water temperature can be kept within 1° of the desired temperature, works great.

The plus side, the temp controller can be used to operate fans, space heaters, or even electric smokers, the aquarium pump can still be used in the aquarium.

T
Exactly what I did! Works like a charm for me! I started with a rice cooker, but now I went to a full sized Nesco Roaster. I was afraid at first, that would be too much wattage for the controller, but so far I haven't burnt it up! I like having the size and capacity of more water. Seems to hold steady temps and no cold/hot spots with the aquarium bubbler I'm using.
 
 
Exactly what I did! Works like a charm for me! I started with a rice cooker, but now I went to a full sized Nesco Roaster. I was afraid at first, that would be too much wattage for the controller, but so far I haven't burnt it up! I like having the size and capacity of more water. Seems to hold steady temps and no cold/hot spots with the aquarium bubbler I'm using.
Oh yes, we have a Rival roaster that is used for the larger jobs, same results.  

T
 
Thanks Case, it was a hit with the whole fam ! I seen your Anova, congrats ! What ya thinkin of to break it in ?

Since the missus likes chicken breasts I will probably go that route. Might help ease the tension since approval was not obtained prior to purchase!

Chicken breasts are definitely on the list to try here as well ! Thumbs Up I really think your Mrs will be happy with your purchase after she tastes them !
 
Looks great Justin.    I keep holding out on buying one. 

Maybe if I really find a good deal on one.

Thanks Adam & for the point ! This is an awesome method in conjunction with Q in my opinion !
 
Steaks look great . I've had mine about a week ( Anova ). Did rib steaks tonight ,,, crazy good .  Bad thing ,,,, NO leftovers !

Thanks & congrats on your Anova ! I agree, this SV method makes great steaks for sure !
 
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