Bear’s New Toy (Couldn’t Take It Any More)

Bearcarver · Apr 17, 2017

Bear’s New Toy (Couldn’t Take It Any More)

So after a couple years of watching a lot of SV cooking going on, and trying to figure out where we’d put one, we decided to get one nice enough to leave out on the counter, because all of the cabinets & drawers are completely full.

So since I haven’t drank coffee since I lost the taste for it, and Mrs Bear quit drinking it, because she didn’t like to drink it alone, we put the big coffeemaker away, and my "SousVide Supreme" took it’s place right next to the sink, where it's easy to fill & empty.

So let the experiments begin!!

My main plans are to turn some of the cheaper cuts of meat into Great tasting Tender Eats, and to be able to reheat Smoked & Grilled meats. without overcooking them while warming them up.
However wanting to get started & get the hang of it, I chose to start with something easy that only takes an hour or two to cook.

Luckily “Giant” had Beef Tenderloin at a 40% reduction, so that’s where I’ll start.
I sliced the Tenderloin into small steaks, and packed them for freezing.
I ended with 10 individual packs—Enough for 5 meals for each of us.

Then for this first pair, I just patted dry, lightly seasoned, and put them in a ZipLock along with some butter.
Then I gave them a 2 hour bath in 136° water.
Then I removed them, patted them dry, and seared them both in a very hot pan with some butter in it.
These were Great, and Fork tender, but Filet Mignon usually is.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Go easy on me—This is my first go at this thing:

Bear

Giant had Beef Tenderloin for about 40% off just in time, so I had to get one:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/Bearcarver_2009009/IMG_1025.jpg.html

Sliced & Packaged into 10 packs for 5 meals for each of us:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/Bearcarver_2009009/IMG_1028.jpg.html

First two Victims—Bigger one for Bear—Smaller one for Mrs Bear. Seasonings at the top:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_1042.jpg.html

All seasoned up:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_1043.jpg.html

Bagged with Seasonings & some Butter:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_1044.jpg.html

So there’s my new toy in it’s permanent position, right next to the sink for easy filling & emptying:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_1041.jpg.html

The two little Filet Mignon bagged & in the Bath, set at 136° for 2 hours:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_1045.jpg.html

Close look at the control panel:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_1040.jpg.html

A quick Pan Sear for these two:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_1046.jpg.html

Bear’s Supper—Fillet Mignon, with Baked Potato & Green Beans:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_1047.jpg.html

uncletork · Apr 17, 2017

Looks Great! I now must break down and buy one for myself. The wife always comments on the toys i buy for the kitchen but she sure doesn't complain about the food haha.

SmokinAl · Apr 17, 2017

Point to you Bear!

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist much longer!

The steaks look delicious!

What's up next?

Al

xray · Apr 17, 2017

Whoa! Fancy toy ya got there!! Have fun with it, I like to use mine quite a bit

Steaks look good!

gary s · Apr 17, 2017

Dang Nice looking steaks. I wish you hadn't done that !! My wife said If I buy anything else she was going to $%&%#@$#%** my %$#$*&^

We too have no room But that toy sure makes me want one

Oh Yea Points for the Meal and new Toy !!

Gary

daveomak · Apr 17, 2017

Holey Moley.... an "OLD DOG" learning new tricks...

.... Cool, Mr. Bear... You like it ?? I'm thinking you and the Mrs. are pleased with the results...

shyzabrau · Apr 17, 2017

gary s said:
We too have no room But that toy sure makes me want one

Gary

Gary, you might want to consider the Joule. It is compact enough to fit in a drawer (11" long, 1.85" in diameter, plus the cord). You can use an existing stock pot or cooler for the bath.

Bearcarver · Apr 17, 2017

UncleTork said:
Looks Great! I now must break down and buy one for myself. The wife always comments on the toys i buy for the kitchen but she sure doesn't complain about the food haha.

Thank You Unc!!

Bear

SmokinAl said:
Point to you Bear!

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist much longer!

The steaks look delicious!

What's up next?

Al

Thanks Al !!

I found out the things I wanted to know first, Thanks to some of you guys.

I also reheated something I had originally done on my Grill, without making it any more done.

I'm going to play around with more of these Filets, and then I plan on turning some Eye Round & Bottom Round into Tasty Tender Steaks.

Some Juicy Thick Pork Chops are in my sights too, from some Boneless Pork Loin.

I want to Cold smoke some things before SV, and Finish some things on my Grill, after SV.

A lot of this is after I get caught up around here, now that it's getting nice out again. It takes me Days to do things that used to take me hours!!!

And Thanks for the Points, Al.

Bear

HalfSmoked · Apr 18, 2017

There you go again playing with these new toys and making trouble for us.

Not going to show this one to wife still haven't decided on air fryer yet but looking.

for a fine looking meal.

Warren

hogsguy · Apr 18, 2017

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hogsguy
Apr 18, 2017

Hey Bear,

I bought this precision cooker last month. I'm seeing a new light same as you. I have 6 pounds of Prime Rib dry aging for my graduation in May. 40 days total! Cannot wait.

Bearcarver · Apr 18, 2017

Xray said:
Whoa! Fancy toy ya got there!! Have fun with it, I like to use mine quite a bit

Steaks look good!

Thank You Xray!!

I like it---It will take me awhile to get the hang of it, but I knew I'd like it, and I believe it will be able to do what I want it to do.

Bear

noboundaries · Apr 18, 2017

Great pics Bear. Points to you!

I'm still holding out, but I keep reading all the SV threads. SWMBO doesn't get the advantage of SV other than the tenderness. Time will tell.

johnmeyer · Apr 18, 2017

When I first got a microwave oven in the late 1970s (which I still own and it still works), I tried to cook everything in it until I eventually realized that it was not the right tool for a lot of things. I then settled down to using it for the things that it did infinitely better than other tools, such as reheating food, but leaving the cooking of brownies, biscuits, and turkey to other cooking techniques (yes, I did actually cook all three of those things in my then-new microwave oven).

Same thing with sous vide: there are a few things that it does far better than any other cooking tool, and other things where it isn't very useful, or just a plain waste of time (most things take longer to cook this way).

For me, the number one thing it does, that cannot be done any other way, is to cook chicken to a ridiculously low, but safe, temperature, thus producing chicken with a taste and texture unlike any other chicken you've tasted. I highly recommend reading this excellent, but long, post about the "ultimate" sous vide chicken breast:

The Food Lab's Complete Guide to Sous Vide Chicken Breast

mr t 59874 · Apr 18, 2017

Bear, please be sitting when you read this.

Welcome to the world of SV cooking, and congratulations on your purchase of a SV machine, it will without a doubt, provide you with some excellent results.

It would be my suggestion, now that you are beginning to learn SV cooking, that you consider two things that will help you in your learning travels, and help you get the results you are more accustomed too. One is the use of liquid smoke, (OMG) and the other a handheld smoke generator to apply smoke to your product just prior to service. After all it is the end result that counts, not how you get there.

Okay, take some deep breaths and relax, it’s over.

T

Bearcarver · Apr 18, 2017

gary s said:
Dang Nice looking steaks. I wish you hadn't done that !! My wife said If I buy anything else she was going to $%&%#@$#%** my %$#$*&^

We too have no room But that toy sure makes me want one

Oh Yea Points for the Meal and new Toy !!

Gary

Thank You Gary!!

I've been watching these things for nearly two years, and became interested in finding out more & maybe getting one about a year ago.

And Thanks for the Points.

Bear

DaveOmak said:
Holey Moley.... an "OLD DOG" learning new tricks...

.... Cool, Mr. Bear... You like it ?? I'm thinking you and the Mrs. are pleased with the results...

Thanks Dave!

I like it. Mrs Bear liked the Steaks, but needs some more convincing, like some Chicken Breasts for her Chicken Salad. She's been making two a week in the Toaster Oven.

LOL---I know I can beat that with this thing!! Got it all planned out.

Bear

pilch · Apr 18, 2017

You, my friend, are unbelievable.

Cheers from Down Under.

hardcookin · Apr 18, 2017

Looks like a great cook Bear...Enjoy you new toy!!

Bearcarver · Apr 19, 2017

HalfSmoked said:
There you go again playing with these new toys and making trouble for us.

Not going to show this one to wife still haven't decided on air fryer yet but looking.

for a fine looking meal.

Warren

Thank You Warren!!

That AirFryer is still a handy thing to have too.

And Thanks for the Points.

Bear

HogsGuy said:
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hogsguy

Apr 18, 2017

Hey Bear,

I bought this precision cooker last month. I'm seeing a new light same as you. I have 6 pounds of Prime Rib dry aging for my graduation in May. 40 days total! Cannot wait.

Yup---Those are supposed to be Awesome SV Circulators!!!

However, a Prime Rib is one of the only meats I will not be putting in my SV.

My method in my Smoker makes them too good to compete with.

Smoked Prime Rib (First of 2017)

Congrats on your upcoming Graduation!!

Bear

GaryHibbert · Apr 19, 2017

GREAT steaks John. Like you said tenderloin is always fork tender so I'll be watching to see how it does on a round steak.

I know nothing about sous vide cooking but if your cheaper and toucher cuts of meat turn out great I just might have to learn.

POINTS for probably costing me money.

Gary

idahopz · Apr 19, 2017

It's always nice to see another member become involved with sous vide! It is still one of my favorite ways to prepare for large parties in which the meat needs to be cooked perfectly.

Great job Bear!

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