OT: Sous Vide Supreme Black Friday weekend special

gdenby · November 2012

Considering the interest the sous-vide side threads have generated, I though I might pass along a link to a weekend discount.

To bring this slightly back on topic, my sous-vide today will be a re-heat of 1 Egg'd turkey thigh and 2 wing "drumsticks." I think that there is enough collagen left in the dark meat, plus all that nice smoky flavor that i should have superior leftovers from melting them for a day in a hot bath.

Skiddymarker · November 2012

Thanks for the link. Great buy on the Supreme. Saw a PBS show on how we taste and why we eat what we eat. Really interesting coverage of the Modernist Cuisine by Nathan Myhrvold - A foodie with Microsoft roots.

gdenby · November 2012

Skiddymarker said:

Thanks for the link. Great buy on the Supreme. Saw a PBS show on how we taste and why we eat what we eat. Really interesting coverage of the Modernist Cuisine by Nathan Myhrvold - A foodie with Microsoft roots.

Myhvold hoped that the price for home SV set ups would come down eventually to something comparable to a microwave. Seems like they are heading in the right direction.

Deckhand · November 2012

Other than the NSF certification and the free vacuum sealer, is there anything about the "Chef" model that is different from the regular Sous Vide Supreme? The regular one can be had for $400 but I'd spend another $50 if the Chef is better.

It is very tempting.

gdenby · November 2012

Deckhand said:

Other than the NSF certification and the free vacuum sealer, is there anything about the "Chef" model that is different from the regular Sous Vide Supreme? The regular one can be had for $400 but I'd spend another $50 if the Chef is better.

It is very tempting.

I can't find anything. No user feedback. Nothing about rated hours for the heating elements, or accuracy of the temp controller. Unfortunate. Seems to me, the offer may be tempting for a commercial kitchen, where an NSF and UL cert is worth the extra money when the health inspector comes around.

Deckhand · November 2012

I called the Sous Vide Supreme information number. Very polite gentleman explained that the heating element on the "Chef" model was cast aluminum (he said what the regular one was made of but I can't remember) and there were several other changes to make it comply with UL and NSF certification requirements. He said, in a nutshell, that the "Chef" model was sturdier and was worth the slight difference in price (during the sale). Pulled the trigger. Amazon reviews of the sealer included in the Black Friday weekend deal say it's junk so I'll put it away as a back up to my Food Saver.

Still time to order.... tick, tick, tick

nolaegghead · November 2012

Deckhand said:

I called the Sous Vide Supreme information number. Very polite gentleman explained that the heating element on the "Chef" model was cast aluminum (he said what the regular one was made of but I can't remember) and there were several other changes to make it comply with UL and NSF certification requirements. He said, in a nutshell, that the "Chef" model was sturdier and was worth the slight difference in price (during the sale). Pulled the trigger. Amazon reviews of the sealer included in the Black Friday weekend deal say it's junk so I'll put it away as a back up to my Food Saver.

Still time to order.... tick, tick, tick

Sweet. You'll love it.

I've had my Polyscience unit running almost non-stop since I got it. I've done two turkeys, spare ribs, steaks, short ribs (those are coming out tonight - been over 2 days), turkey loin, eggs and chicken. Just about everything has been phenomenal except for the steak that I overcooked by a couple of degrees, and it was really good.

I won't even thaw out frozen stuff - just throw it in.

Just do a lot of reading before you decide on temps and time. I've learned there are a lot of recipes that are way off....experiment and always follow up with a hot sear.

dlk7 · November 2012

This forum keeps costing me more money - pulled the trigger and now I can hardly wait to get it.

IrishDevl · November 2012

I really have to think about this, are these really worth it? I am very tony here, suckers ain't cheap.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · November 2012

IrishDevl said:

I really have to think about this, are these really worth it? I am very tony here, suckers ain't cheap.

depends on what you want to do. I use mine all the time and love it. I promise, i can make better food (in some cases) with one than without. It's a toy, but it's a great toy. You can get in cheap if you want to try- (crock pot, rice cooker, stove top etc)

IrishDevl · November 2012

I was actually thinking of telling the wife to get me one, or go I have her buy me Titleist AP2's. life is tough my man.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · November 2012

IrishDevl said:

I was actually thinking of telling the wife to get me one, or go I have her buy me Titleist AP2's. life is tough my man.

So true. You could do what I would and tell the wife to get you the clubs and then just go buy the other gear on your own. A little life lesson from Centex (disclaimer: don't ever use Life Lessons From Centex- they are horrible)

IrishDevl · November 2012

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

IrishDevl said:

I was actually thinking of telling the wife to get me one, or go I have her buy me Titleist AP2's. life is tough my man.

So true. You could do what I would and tell the wife to get you the clubs and then just go buy the other gear on your own. A little life lesson from Centex (disclaimer: don't ever use Life Lessons From Centex- they are horrible)

That one is pretty sharp. You have some genius qualities.

nolaegghead · November 2012

Buy her the sous vide cooker and she can buy you the clubs. Tell her how cool it would be to freak out your dinner guest by being the first on your block to use sous vide.

Canugghead · November 2012

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

You can get in cheap if you want to try- (crock pot, rice cooker, stove top etc)

like this?
;)

IrishDevl · November 2012

nolaegghead said:
Buy her the sous vide cooker and she can buy you the clubs. Tell her how cool it would be to freak out your dinner guest by being the first on your block to use sous vide.

Need to teach her to boil water first.

cazzy · November 2012

Man, I can't get approval from the wife. :(

nolaegghead · November 2012

IrishDevl said:

Buy her the sous vide cooker and she can buy you the clubs. Tell her how cool it would be to freak out your dinner guest by being the first on your block to use sous vide.
Need to teach her to boil water first.

Without burning it?

nolaegghead · November 2012

cazzy said:

Man, I can't get approval from the wife. :(

Got a slow cooker?

For $60, convert that sucker into a sous vide cooker....

http://store.holyscraphotsprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=3

cazzy · November 2012

I do...I guess I'll give that a shot. Thanks Nola!!

Canugghead · November 2012

cazzy said:

Man, I can't get approval from the wife. :(

scare her with the rice/slow cooker alternative like mine and she'll grant instant approval
:))

cazzy · November 2012

Canugghead said:

cazzy said:

Man, I can't get approval from the wife. :(

scare her with the rice/slow cooker alternative like mine and she'll grant instant approval
:))

I do all the cooking in my household so it's my equipment that I plan on hacking. She just reaps the benefits! lol

IrishDevl · November 2012

So, would that sous vide on sale be the way to go or is another a better option? Those short ribs nola put up look great. Wouldn't mind doing something like that. Rather not go hack sous vide.

scooter759 · November 2012

@Nola-I'm really tempted to taken chance on that temp controller. Have you had any interaction with this rig or know someone who's got one? I've got three crockpots and think it might be a good investment.....

nolaegghead · November 2012

@scooter759 - no direct or indirect experience. There are a number of kits and turnkey thermostat controllers that will work on crockpots out there. This one costs a little more but it has good reviews: http://www.amazon.com/DorkFood-DSV-Temperature-Controller-Sous-vide/product-reviews/B0088OTON4/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

scooter759 · November 2012

Thanks Nola.

I'm a little more comfortable going through Amazon. I think I'm gonna give that one a try. I just checked out your post on the short ribs, and that was the last straw!!! I can't wait any longer.

nolaegghead · November 2012

Yeah, I know where you're comin' from. I reluctant to use my CC to buy stuff from little web sites - don't trust their security.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · November 2012

Canugghead said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

You can get in cheap if you want to try- (crock pot, rice cooker, stove top etc)

like this?
;)

yep.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · November 2012

IrishDevl said:

IrishDevl said:

I was actually thinking of telling the wife to get me one, or go I have her buy me Titleist AP2's. life is tough my man.

So true. You could do what I would and tell the wife to get you the clubs and then just go buy the other gear on your own. A little life lesson from Centex (disclaimer: don't ever use Life Lessons From Centex- they are horrible)

That one is pretty sharp. You have some genius qualities.

It's a gift.

Z_Eggineer · November 2012

Is there any reason to get this one over one on Amazon Prime?

cazzy · November 2012

Z_Eggineer said:
Is there any reason to get this one over one on Amazon Prime?

I don't believe the one on amazon is the "chef" model.

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