Who here has used a sous vide machine (1 Viewer)

[Madmarsha]

What are your thoughts on it? I am looking at an Inkbird 1000w

Still running through this thread but did you ever get one? I just got a Megachef because I got a recommend and the entry level Anova was twice as much and I decided I didn't need Bluetooth capability for something I don't think I'll use that much (mostly I just want to be able to do my yogurt at a consistent temp and have 36-hour programming ability).

I haven't used it yet but I'm trying it out tonight on some chix breasts to test whether my Food Saver vacuum sealer still works and whether those reusable silicone food storage bags work since I'm trying to phase out Ziplocs before I try a steak since my husband is not at all convinced about this technique of cooking.

 

[Madmarsha]

I find the reverse searing method to be better than the sous vide for steaks.

What is this?

 

[Tapxe]

What is this?

You bake it to start, then sear it to finish iirc.

 

[faceman]

You bake it to start, then sear it to finish iirc.

correct. I'm still a fan of searing first and finishing on a charcoal grill

 

[Madmarsha]

People cook tuna?

Only if they want to ruin it.

 

[Madmarsha]

You bake it to start, then sear it to finish iirc.

That's it?

 

[Madmarsha]

So what about containers? I'm hoping to just use a regular stock pot or preferably the pot from my Instant Pot because I only need to cook small amounts anyway. I see everybody uses those plastic bins which I don't already have and I'm really not looking to need a big honking bin.

 

[Madmarsha]

correct. I'm still a fan of searing first and finishing on a charcoal grill

That sounds tasty.

 

[faceman]

Only if they want to ruin it.

I have to respectfully disagree. I'm not a fan a sushi. Yellowfin Tuna is a prized catch here on the coast. My friends and
I called it white steak.

 

[dtc]

So what about containers? I'm hoping to just use a regular stock pot or preferably the pot from my Instant Pot because I only need to cook small amounts anyway. I see everybody uses those plastic bins which I don't already have and I'm really not looking to need a big honking bin.

Use a small cooler or a big heavy pot. Even a big pasta pot is fine.

 

[Madmarsha]

I have to respectfully disagree. I'm not a fan a sushi. Yellowfin Tuna is a prized catch here on the coast. My friends and
I called it white steak.

I do love my sashimi But I do love a seared tuna, too; but if it ain't still pink inside, I ain't eating it.

 

[Boy_of_wonder75]

That's it?

You cook it at a low temperature for about 20 minutes (225-250) let it rest for a few, then sear it until the desired temperature.

 

[faceman]

I do love my sashimi But I do love a seared tuna, too; but if it ain't still pink inside, I ain't eating it.

I prefer mine rare to med rare as well. Same as beef steak

 

[Tapxe]

if it ain't still pink inside, I ain't eating it.

I mean, well ummm, ah...nm.

 

[Rickboy]

I’ve got some new cooking adventures to try with this thing. I mainly got it because it can be a larger air fryer, but that is a water tank on the side. The Anova can use steam for sous vide cooking.

When it comes to my steaks, I personally have gotten away from sous vide in favor of doing a reverse sear but I think this will be incredibly useful for veggies. It can also act as a toaster oven or dehydrator. That’s two more items I can get rid of.