OT anova precision oven. OT

Moleman

I’ve learned more in the past ten years reading this forum about cooking, pest control, flooring, smoking, etc, etc. I’m curious from some of you guys about the Anova precision oven. Is it just a gadget or does it have value? I know I like the soups vide. Thanks. 

https://anovaculinary.com/anova-precision-oven/?utm_campaign=Oven%20Launch%20Email%20%28US%2FCA%29%20%28XQQCNC%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Store%3A%20Canada&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJtaWtlbW9saXRhcmlzNDUxQGhvdG1haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiS3hmZDQyIn0%3D

HeavyG

First I've seen of that. Cool.
I like the steam injection.
May have just found my birthday present. Thanks for posting that link.

Moleman

I don’t post much but I read here religiously. I’ve learned a ton. So I assume you think it’s a decent idea then. That’s good to hear. My pleasure. Just got the email earlier today. 

Canugghead

Thanks for posting. Subscribed for update. Hope it doesn't take forever to arrive at the GWN. 

20stone

I just saw something about this, and it looks like a very cool gadget.  For me, the immediate benefit would be with bread baking, as the steam injection is a pro baker tool.. and is a PITA to hack.

As for other cooks, stable, controllable low temp might be interesting for fermenting sausages (though a smoker is better if you can control it).

I've got to get a house first, but when I do....

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Combi ovens have been around for a while. There are some home versions but most that I have seen are pricey. It makes sense they will come down to earth for the consumer market. Anova is probably a good company to get that started. I have seen a few other counter top models but I think they were still pretty expensive.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

ah...at $600 I think I am out. I paid that for my first Sous Vide Supreme 10 years ago and now they are $200 lol. I will have a combi at some point but I'll probably wait until Gen 2 or 3 comes out.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

20stone said:

I just saw something about this, and it looks like a very cool gadget.  For me, the immediate benefit would be with bread baking, as the steam injection is a pro baker tool.. and is a PITA to hack.

As for other cooks, stable, controllable low temp might be interesting for fermenting sausages (though a smoker is better if you can control it).

I've got to get a house first, but when I do....

if you are redoing a kitchen there are some really nice wall-mounted units that are much more versatile (and expensive). And they don't sit on your countertop.

https://www.appliancesconnection.com/bosch-benchmark-hslp451uc.html?ref=froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIivWU69-26wIVEdvACh0eRwCzEAQYAiABEgKVEfD_BwE

20stone

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

20stone said:

I just saw something about this, and it looks like a very cool gadget.  For me, the immediate benefit would be with bread baking, as the steam injection is a pro baker tool.. and is a PITA to hack.

As for other cooks, stable, controllable low temp might be interesting for fermenting sausages (though a smoker is better if you can control it).

I've got to get a house first, but when I do....

if you are redoing a kitchen there are some really nice wall-mounted units that are much more versatile (and expensive). And they don't sit on your countertop.

https://www.appliancesconnection.com/bosch-benchmark-hslp451uc.html?ref=froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIivWU69-26wIVEdvACh0eRwCzEAQYAiABEgKVEfD_BwE

To quote you - "Not today, Satan"

On the other hand, they do say that shipping is free.. So there's that

The Cen-Tex Smoker

20stone said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

20stone said:

I just saw something about this, and it looks like a very cool gadget.  For me, the immediate benefit would be with bread baking, as the steam injection is a pro baker tool.. and is a PITA to hack.

As for other cooks, stable, controllable low temp might be interesting for fermenting sausages (though a smoker is better if you can control it).

I've got to get a house first, but when I do....

if you are redoing a kitchen there are some really nice wall-mounted units that are much more versatile (and expensive). And they don't sit on your countertop.

https://www.appliancesconnection.com/bosch-benchmark-hslp451uc.html?ref=froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIivWU69-26wIVEdvACh0eRwCzEAQYAiABEgKVEfD_BwE

To quote you - "Not today, Satan"

On the other hand, they do say that shipping is free.. So there's that

Disappointing to see you have your head on a swivel. Was hoping to catch you in a moment of weakness. Although this would have been a home run as you would have to buy a house first. That could be a record for forum dollars spent.

HeavyG

That Bosch seems nice but at more than 5X the price for an interior capacity of basically the same volume that's a hard pass. If I was building a new house...maybe.

Plus, one of the appealing things about the APO is the sous vide mode and doing bagless sous vide. In any case, I'm not certain I'll preorder as it might be better to wait until they have actually hit the streets and see what the early adopters have to say. On the other hand, given the companies involved - Electrolux/Anova - and that this oven has been in development for almost two years and they have been using them to develop dozens of recipes already I'd be surprised if their are really any deal breakers.

For anyone interested here's a link to the user manual for a little more info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iCKilP5K6-SIuaMRhrtoUA4JFG1lOW5n/view

The Cen-Tex Smoker

HeavyG said:

That Bosch seems nice but at more than 5X the price for an interior capacity of basically the same volume that's a hard pass. If I was building a new house...maybe.

Plus, one of the appealing things about the APO is the sous vide mode and doing bagless sous vide. In any case, I'm not certain I'll preorder as it might be better to wait until they have actually hit the streets and see what the early adopters have to say. On the other hand, given the companies involved - Electrolux/Anova - and that this oven has been in development for almost two years and they have been using them to develop dozens of recipes already I'd be surprised if their are really any deal breakers.

For anyone interested here's a link to the user manual for a little more info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iCKilP5K6-SIuaMRhrtoUA4JFG1lOW5n/view

yeah, I was really more baiting 20stone into spending some money but the built in would be worth it if you are building a new kitchen.

I have seen several of these tout the "bagless sousvide" feature. I guess it's pretty much just 100% humidity and controlled temps.