Sous vide - Anyone tried it?

Re:Sous vide - Anyone tried it? (porkbeaks)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:44:55 GMT

I use Ziploc freezer bags.

Re:Sous vide - Anyone tried it? (CCinNJ)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:39:24 GMT

I don't know how old that video happens to be but I would proceed with caution about using a regular zipper bag. Even one that does not contain BPA.

Re:Sous vide - Anyone tried it? (porkbeaks)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:03:13 GMT

This guy made his own controller and he uses a rice cooker, but you'll see the results on a rib-eye steak. Pretty impressive? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WQD3os7OVIs

Re:Sous vide - Anyone tried it? (JRPfeff)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:48:16 GMT

Great idea. I think we'll find one under the tree this Christmas.

Re:Sous vide - Anyone tried it? (porkbeaks)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:37:07 GMT

It works like a charm as long as the crock pot has a manual off/on switch. It won't work on a digital appliance. Some folks use a rice cooker. I got mine on Amazon for $100. Here's a link to the manufacturer DorkFood. http://www.dorkfood.com/

Re:Sous vide - Anyone tried it? (JRPfeff)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:13:33 GMT

I am curious about the temperature controller on the Crock Pot. Does it turn power on & off tp maintain temp? Sounds like it would be a less expensive way to try out sous vide than buying special equipment.

Sous vide - Anyone tried it? (porkbeaks)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:38:52 GMT

I recently have started using this method of cooking with a crock pot, temperature controller, and Ziploc freezer bags. Berkshire pork chops came out perfectly cooked; tender, juicy, and way better than anything I've ever had except at The Admiral in Asheville where they were also prepared sous vide. Chicken breasts on the menu for tonight and rib-eye steaks next week. I would be most interested in hearing from any of you with any experiences using this method or about any great dishes you may have had prepared this way. pb