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Post by MichyM on Feb 10, 2023 19:06:09 GMT
I've decided to finally try one of these, and have absolutely no idea where to start. I have a food saver and the bags, etc., so I only need the sous vide.
Do you have one that has held up well with repeated use, and is easy to use? Any features you'd recommend that I look for? I'd like one that simply fits over the side of an existing pot. Thanks a bunch!
ETA: I know they have been discussed here before, but when I do a search for the last 1,000 days, no threads (other than this one) come up.
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Post by smasonnc on Feb 10, 2023 19:43:09 GMT
It depends on if you’re budget conscious. My son gave me one and I use it all the time. It’s by Malaha, a cheap one from Amazon that doesn’t have an app, but works great. I have char siu pork in it right now and I use it a couple of times a week. I almost bought an Anova Nano recently. It has an app but there is a better Anova model that has better connectivity. Still considering whether or not I need it. If you decide on Anova, check their website for sales. The price was really low recently.
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Post by dewryce on Feb 10, 2023 20:29:57 GMT
We’ve wanted one of these for a while, but I’m concerned about heating up the plastic film and releasing chemicals into our food. Have any of you read anything about this?
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Post by padresfan619 on Feb 10, 2023 20:38:31 GMT
I have an Anova sous vide. I probably use it every other week? It works great and has held up just fine. I’ve even forgotten to take it out of the water a few times and it’s fine. I don’t love how much water it takes to run so I use it to water my plants to assuage my guilt.
It’s really a nice option for me, I can toss whatever I’m making in and forget about it. I use it most often for chicken breast but I’ve also made a fantastic tri tip roast.
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Post by elaine on Feb 10, 2023 20:50:24 GMT
I have an Anova that I have had for years. It is a workhorse and still going strong. Mine has Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Post by peasquared on Feb 10, 2023 22:43:18 GMT
We have an Anova one also. I love it! Perfect meat, every time! Great idea padresfan619, to water your plants. I'm going to do that from now on. Thank you! |
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Post by smasonnc on Feb 11, 2023 2:42:00 GMT
We’ve wanted one of these for a while, but I’m concerned about heating up the plastic film and releasing chemicals into our food. Have any of you read anything about this? It doesn't get that hot. I'm not sure of the science that says what temperature chemicals leach out, but food cooks at between 120-160 degrees. |
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Post by gorgeouskid on Feb 11, 2023 3:49:24 GMT
I have an Anova Precision Cooker. I love it and would buy it again. I got it at a good price on their website.
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Post by iowgirl on Feb 11, 2023 13:54:51 GMT
I love my Anova. It is not wi-fi, and I don't know that I would ever use that feature anyway.
I don't use it all the time, but when I do, the results are amazing. I have done quite a few beef roasts in mine this winter. Prime Rib and New York roasts. The last few I pre-seared, seasoned and then just cut and served when we were ready to eat. Christmas and other parties, so I didn't want to sear at the end with 20 people in my kitchen.
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Post by sabrinae on Feb 11, 2023 15:02:22 GMT
I’ll fifth? The anova. I’ve had mine several years and it works great. I’m planning on doing a bunch of char siu this weekend.
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Post by kitkath on Feb 11, 2023 15:49:54 GMT
We have an Anova and a Kitchen Boss. Honestly, the Kitchen Boss is quieter than the Anova but they both are awesome. We sous vide about once every 2 weeks, more often in the summer. We entertain a lot and are kind of “foodies,” always looking for new recipes and foods to try.
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Post by MichyM on Feb 11, 2023 15:54:08 GMT
Thank you all. Anova it is  |
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Post by iowgirl on Feb 11, 2023 16:45:54 GMT
I’m planning on doing a bunch of char siu this weekend. I would love to have a recipe or 'how to' for this! Sounds yummy! And different from what I usually make. |
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Feb 11, 2023 17:14:58 GMT
I have an Anova that I have had for years. It is a workhorse and still going strong. Mine has Wi-Fi connectivity. I have an Anova as well. I just bought reusable silicon sous vide bags from Amazon to try. |
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Post by karenk on Feb 11, 2023 17:47:12 GMT
I have never used it for this, but my air fryer has a Sous vide setting.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Feb 11, 2023 18:24:26 GMT
My son has an Anova. Loves it.
So I bought one. Love it. Game changer—— perfect meat.
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Post by elaine on Feb 11, 2023 19:59:45 GMT
Thank you all. Anova it is  They usually have great deep discounts on Amazon Prime Days and Black Friday (that is when I bought mine). Not that that helps when you want it now. You will be happy with it, I promise! mlana is a Sous Vide master - hopefully she will chime in with some tips if she sees the tag. |
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Post by MichyM on Feb 12, 2023 1:26:44 GMT
I have an Anova that I have had for years. It is a workhorse and still going strong. Mine has Wi-Fi connectivity. I have an Anova as well. I just bought reusable silicon sous vide bags from Amazon to try. Ohhhh, you think of it, would you let us know your thoughts after using them a time or two? I would much prefer to use reusable bags. Thanks! |
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Feb 12, 2023 15:13:53 GMT
I have an Anova as well. I just bought reusable silicon sous vide bags from Amazon to try. Ohhhh, you think of it, would you let us know your thoughts after using them a time or two? I would much prefer to use reusable bags. Thanks! I'll circle back when I try them and let you know what I think.  |
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Post by sabrinae on Feb 13, 2023 17:31:04 GMT
I’m planning on doing a bunch of char siu this weekend. I would love to have a recipe or 'how to' for this! Sounds yummy! And different from what I usually make. I’ll come back when I get a chance with recipe/directions |
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Post by elaine on Feb 20, 2023 14:45:43 GMT
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Post by seaexplore on Feb 20, 2023 15:51:08 GMT
We have an Anova too. Got it at Costco. It runs in the laundry room (just off the kitchen) most of the time but when DH has it in the kitchen, it's not loud. He even will take the immersion/circulator/heater thing and put it in a smaller pot if he doesn't want to fill the whole thing. Works great and he uses it often.
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Post by MichyM on Feb 20, 2023 16:41:18 GMT
thanks elaine. I already received mine and have used it twice. I’m crafting at a friends house today and am bringing it with me so my friend can try it on a pork tenderloin (it cooked mine, which I pre-marinated and cooked straight from the freezer, beautifully). I’ll let her know about the sale. |
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