Anova Precision Cooker - cook sous vide with your iPhone.

FrenchTart · 8 Jan 2015 at 11:53

I've cooked chicken breast at 58C and it was really awesome. I'd quite like to try a little lower sometime to be honest.

CHokKA · 8 Jan 2015 at 11:54

Anyone else had an invoice through for the customs duty? I've had one through asking me for £24

FrenchTart · 8 Jan 2015 at 11:57

I know uv has had one. I haven't yet but I'm not holding out much hope of avoiding it forever :/

Glaucus · 8 Jan 2015 at 12:18

I really quite want one if these, although I do wonder how much I would use it.
It would be great for a huge thick bone in steak, where it's impossible to cook evenly, then just sear on a silly hot BBQ, got to get that.

chimponarope · 8 Jan 2015 at 15:27

CHokKA said:
Anyone else had an invoice through for the customs duty? I've had one through asking me for £24

Yeah I've had mine through.

randomshenans · 9 Jan 2015 at 07:51

I had a 34EUR one from fedex. Bit annoyed tbf. I don't think that we should have to pay more.

Glaucus · 14 Jan 2015 at 22:39

Just realised you'll be able to melt chocolate in it, without losing the temper.
Anyone tried? It's something like above 92f it loses the temper (you would need to check the temp if you try.

That would make life very easy, tempering chocolate is a night mare.

FrenchTart · 14 Jan 2015 at 22:41

Glaucus said:
Just realised you'll be able to melt chocolate in it, without losing the temper.
Anyone tried? It's something like above 92f it loses the temper (you would need to check the temp if you try.

That would make life very easy, tempering chocolate is a night mare.

I think uv did this recently. I've been meaning to try it for a while myself.

From what I've read it makes things ridiculously easy.

Rotty · 20 Jan 2015 at 21:47

mine's shipped today

CHokKA · 21 Jan 2015 at 10:15

Rotty said:
mine's shipped today

Is yours a red one or were you just further down the list? I originally wanted the red but in October they said that it would be delayed until January, and then all their orders were delayed anyway

Rotty · 23 Jan 2015 at 23:46

CHokKA said:
Is yours a red one or were you just further down the list? I originally wanted the red but in October they said that it would be delayed until January, and then all their orders were delayed anyway

precision cooker in black, ordered early Dec iirc

arrived today

Rotty · 25 Jan 2015 at 00:19

did some steaks tonight, so simple and extremely good

Jolteh · 1 Feb 2015 at 19:14

What are you guys using to seal your food?

I had an Andrew James food saver that sparked, smoked and died last night, so had to resort to sandwich bags and water displacement. Was a bit uneasy about leaving normal sandwich bags in warm/hot water for very long through.

FrenchTart · 1 Feb 2015 at 19:16

I'm using a very cheap sealer - probably an Andrew James actually but I've forgotten.

I did find a recommendation for a non-chamber sealer that allowed you to use the cheaper sealing bags but I can't find it any more sorry. I'll have a more thorough look whilst avoiding work tomorrow.

Rotty · 2 Feb 2015 at 15:41

I just use ziplock bags

Did a joint of Wagyu sirloin yeterday, 57C for 7 hours, was fabulous

Kimi · 2 Feb 2015 at 16:42

What steaks are you guys cooking in them? ive only tried fillet so far. Bit unnecessary really but was all i had and wanted to give it a go

FrenchTart · 2 Feb 2015 at 17:14

Flank steak is my current pro choice - super cheap and super nice.

That said, I've found with most steak it's easier to just sear it quickly rather than bother sous-viding it.

Neil777 · 2 Feb 2015 at 18:29

Jolteh said:
What are you guys using to seal your food?

I had an Andrew James food saver that sparked, smoked and died last night, so had to resort to sandwich bags and water displacement. Was a bit uneasy about leaving normal sandwich bags in warm/hot water for very long through.

I've got this sealer, it works very well

http://www.fresherpack.co.uk/products/1/1/vacuum_sealer_-_eiffel_freshpack_pro/

Jolteh · 3 Feb 2015 at 13:34

I'm a bit hesitant to drop another £50-100 on a sealer. They all just seem to be really crap quality.

Guess I'll just try ziplocks for a bit.

oli collett · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:49

Just looking at ordering one of these as my Polyscience one broke and I've given up on getting a refund/replacement out of them after numerous emails.

I noticed there's some on eBay for £180 which appear to work out cheaper than buying direct, is that my best bet? guess someone ordered a load from there. Any other alternatives I might want to consider?