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Other Cooking Equipment => Other cooking Eqipment => SOUS VIDE COOKING => Topic started by: ronman451 on July 20, 2018, 06:23:38 PM

Title: First cook - Suggestions?
Post by: ronman451 on July 20, 2018, 06:23:38 PM

The Anova Bluetooth is on the way... The Amazon Prime Day deal was too good to pass up ($75).

Any suggestions for my first Sous Vide experience?

Title: Re: First cook - Suggestions?
Post by: sschorr on July 20, 2018, 06:33:41 PM

One of the best ever in our souls vide cooks - double cut pro chops, bone in is fine.  Lightly seasoned salt and pepper.  155 for 2-3 hours.  Reverse sear in very hot cat iron or on a griddle.  Smear a large dollop of apricot preserves and dig in.  Serve with side(s) of choice.  We like garlic mashed potatoes and/or spinach.

Title: Re: First cook - Suggestions?
Post by: RAD on July 20, 2018, 06:37:04 PM

I am by no means an expert. Only a couple of cooks under my belt, but this was the best chicken I think I've ever had.

http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=22825.0

Title: Re: First cook - Suggestions?
Post by: Ka Honu on July 20, 2018, 07:01:10 PM

I have to agree with RAD. We don't sous vide that much chicken overall but it's a great starting point for a couple of reasons - it's both quick and easy.

But wait; there's more! For many people, chicken breasts aren't usually that easy to prepare perfectly by other methods (often either undercooked or too dry, etc.). Because they're pretty much a no-brainer with sous vide they show the circulator off to its best advantage and will convince the most skeptical spouse that you made a brilliant purchase. SWMBO still calls it "boiling meat" but after the initial chicken demo she says it affectionately.

Just sayin'...

Title: Re: First cook - Suggestions?
Post by: Tailgating is my game on July 20, 2018, 09:35:04 PM

Steak......but I always say that ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: First cook - Suggestions?
Post by: ronman451 on July 23, 2018, 11:02:43 PM

So I decided on a couple of boneless skinless chicken breasts. Seasoned with some Pit Barrel All Purpose Rub and a bit of olive oil.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/859/42885097044_0109c52d2e.jpg)
Into the pot at 145 degrees for 90 minutes. Lots of advice regarding time and temp. This seemed like a good place to start for my first cook...

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/856/42698517725_a2efd9cd59.jpg)
After a quick sear in the pan, 1 minute per side.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/833/42885095704_8a81a5537b.jpg)
And the plate.

Texture and moisture were good. I wasn't wild about my seasoning choice! Overall, a decent first try.

Title: Re: First cook - Suggestions?
Post by: tlg4942 on July 24, 2018, 07:02:12 AM

It looks very good.  I haven’t used my sv much. I need to give this a try.

Title: Re: First cook - Suggestions?
Post by: Roget on July 24, 2018, 11:43:38 AM

Great first cook.