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Redneck Sous Vide Flank Steak
Thanks to all that responded to my questions regarding a reverse sear vs. Sous Vide on a Flank Steak. I decided to give the SV a try. Wet marinade (Dales, bourbon, Worcestershire) for 30 min. Then basic dry rub and Dijon mustard. Sealed and hot tubbin at 125 for 3hrs (added 2c of boiling water after the first pic.) Served it up with a garlic herb butter. Wild rice and sautéed Fennel in white wine as sides.
What went right: the juiciest most tender Flank I've ever done. What went wrong: was a bit more done than I wanted (a perfect medium as opposed to med rare) and the sear wasn't as good as I wanted. Next time, I'll lower the CI grate be removing the fire ring.
Definitely want to play more with this technique and I think a SV unit will be in the works. If for no other reason, the ability to better time things.
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I love the plated pic... I just tried to lick my laptop screen. Glad it all worked out!SBGE December 2012 • XLBGE December 2013 • Yoder YS640 JulyLocation: Jasper, Georgia
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Awesome. At 125 degrees the SV should not have overcooked, but it is quite possible the sear raised the internal temp (135 is medium).
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Nashville, TN
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@Raymont: I'm sure that's the case. Regardless, the family likes their beef more done than me. This approach and the results were enough for even my wife to comment that she really liked it. Not usually her style.
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Nice! Looks like a great meal. I dont cook flank steak much, but so many great cooks on here make me want to rethink that.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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caliking said:Nice! Looks like a great meal. I dont cook flank steak much, but so many great cooks on here make me want to rethink that.
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Where did you get the SV bag and what is it made of? Is it just standard vacuum pack material?Alan in LA (Lower Alabama that is)"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before!"
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Alphonse said:Where did you get the SV bag and what is it made of? Is it just standard vacuum pack material?
I have the standard-issue Foodsaver vacuum food sealer. The bag was a custom cut from a roll of the pack material. I did, hover, purchase a 3rd party box of pre-cut bags for about 1/2 the price of the FS-branded materials. I sealed some chicken breasts yesterday and they performed perfectly.
Both brands are safe to use in a SV, freezer, microwave..(or so they say.)
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Be careful with anything under 132* as you are not pasteurizing the meat. Tri using an ultra hot CI pan for the sear. Just a few seconds is all you need. I do flank 24 hours in the sous vide.
Steve
Caledon, ON
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Little Steven said:Be careful with anything under 132* as you are not pasteurizing the meat. Tri using an ultra hot CI pan for the sear. Just a few seconds is all you need. I do flank 24 hours in the sous vide.Secondly what SV unit do you recommend?ThxAlan in LA (Lower Alabama that is)"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before!"
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@LS: Yes, I have been reading about potential issues with low-level SV temps. I'll do better next time :-)
@Alphonse: here is the unit I'm considering. Best bang for the buck from what I've read:
http://www.sousvides.com/?gclid=CMDMjYPqkbsCFcFj7AodnB0AuwIn the Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
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Alphonse said:Little Steven said:Be careful with anything under 132* as you are not pasteurizing the meat. Tri using an ultra hot CI pan for the sear. Just a few seconds is all you need. I do flank 24 hours in the sous vide.Secondly what SV unit do you recommend?Thx
I was just following a method from sous vide supreme. That was the light side too. I bought the polyscience pro. There were no immersion style units available at the time for less money. I would definitely look at one of the cheaper ones now. I think the polyscience is overkill for the purpose but I can't complain. I wanted something I could put in a cupboard easily.
http://www.sousvidesupreme.com/en-us/sousvide_cookingtemperatures.htm.Steve
Caledon, ON
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Not sure what happened to the plated pic..
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+1 on the Anova... I love mine!SBGE December 2012 • XLBGE December 2013 • Yoder YS640 JulyLocation: Jasper, Georgia
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Oh man, SWMBO won't be happy when I tell her I need a sous vide set up now...- Proud owner of a Large BGE- Norman, OK
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@Hoov - for the redneck version all you need is a food saver, cooler and some hot water.
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Yep, GATraveller, that's all you need. That and a very accurate thermometer.
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Shh...don't let my better half know that there is a cheaper alternative!- Proud owner of a Large BGE- Norman, OK
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@Hoov Tell her you need a Poly Science immersion circulator, then when she sees the price she won't complain about a lesser model.They/Them
Morgantown, PA
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Yeah, then I can swoop in and save the day when I say I found a great price on something called an Anova!- Proud owner of a Large BGE- Norman, OK
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Hoov said:Oh man, SWMBO won't be happy when I tell her I need a sous vide set up now...Alan in LA (Lower Alabama that is)"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before!"
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Color me stupid, but can't you just place the sealed bag in a pot of water over the cooktop, keeping an eye on the temp with your Thermapen, thus eliminating the need for Sous Vide unit? Is it cause you can't get the temp low enough?
I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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500 said:Color me stupid, but can't you just place the sealed bag in a pot of water over the cooktop, keeping an eye on the temp with your Thermapen, thus eliminating the need for Sous Vide unit? Is it cause you can't get the temp low enough?Alan in LA (Lower Alabama that is)"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before!"
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500 said:Color me stupid, but can't you just place the sealed bag in a pot of water over the cooktop, keeping an eye on the temp with your Thermapen, thus eliminating the need for Sous Vide unit? Is it cause you can't get the temp low enough?
. What you don't understand is I needed the sous vide controller.Steve
Caledon, ON
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Correct. You did need it. What was I thinking?I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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500 said:Color me stupid, but can't you just place the sealed bag in a pot of water over the cooktop, keeping an eye on the temp with your Thermapen, thus eliminating the need for Sous Vide unit? Is it cause you can't get the temp low enough?have fun with this recipe )http://modernistcuisine.com/recipes/72-hour-braised-short-ribs/
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OK. I can see the need for one. I need a swing rack or AR first though.I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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