Sous vide skirt steak vacuum bag question and offered opinions

[fxsales1959]

Hey Y'sll,
I'm going to be a pain in the ass with this new SV until i get a few under my belt. We usually do chicken wings on race day, but since it's Memorial day I wanted to step it up a bit. I have a real pretty 3 lb-ish skirt from Winn Dixie's last sale. First question, will i really gain much by the SV part of this cook? I typically marinate in a teryaki/wash-your-sis-ter/ lime juice and balsamic bath for 24hours, the turn the MB 560 up to Hell, and do the quick sear/braise, rest and cut correctly. since this is thin sliced for fajitas is it overkill to SV or do business as usual? If I do SV will it matter if the strips are folded over in the suck (vacuum) baG? I've got hunderds. so using more is not really an issue?
thank you for your wisdom.
john

 

[sandyut]

I did a flank steak SV over the holidays. It was great. Seared in a grill pan due to weather after.

 

[sandyut]

I also like to use a torch for the sear. It does the least amount of cooking while giving a good sear

 

[fxsales1959]

thankyou. I had some say on my first ribeyes i should have just grilled them.

 

[chopsaw]

I had some say on my first ribeyes i should have just grilled them.

Well , maybe ,,,, yeah ,, but how do you know what you like if you don't try it ? You can make a great steak either way .
As far as flank steak type stuff . I like your usual way , but if I do SV I like the hot cast iron finish for this stuff .
Dry the meat , then into a dry pan on the first side . Add butter at the flip .

 

[sandyut]

I agree with @chopsaw You dont know unless you try. I like them grill or SV. Depends on the weather and mood and what else I got happening.

 

[chopsaw]

I like them grill or SV. Depends on the weather and mood and what else I got happening.

Yup , and sometimes it's just fun to change things up .

 

[fxsales1959]

I also like to use a torch for the sear. It does the least amount of cooking while giving a good sear

I need to get a chef style torch. My little butane "Creme" Brulee torch would take forever.

 

[sandyut]

I need to get a chef style torch. My little butane "Creme" Brulee torch would take forever.

I got this one and buy the propane cylinders. works great and I also use for projects.