Sous Vide questions

eggo · January 2016

I have used my anova just a few times with good success. I have been using a deep boiling pot which limits the amount I can cook. Any recommendations for a larger (4.5 gal) plastic container. And what do I need to keep the vacuum sealed pouches from floating and to keep them separated for complete water circulation?

marysvilleegger · January 2016

Just ordered my Anova... Will be following this...

Canugghead · January 2016

Saw this in FB sous vide group, I want to get this, can be used vertically or horizontally, space/thickness is adjustable ...
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70154800/

Image: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/variera-pot-lid-organizer__0095091_PE233458_S4.JPG

DMW · January 2016

Canugghead said:

Saw this in FB sous vide group, I want to get this, can be used vertically or horizontally, space/thickness is adjustable ...
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70154800/

Thanks, I bought that one on Amazon for about twice the price. The day it arrived, it ended up being claimed for it's intended purpose and is now organizing our pot lids in the corner cabinet. I'll pick up one up at Ikea next time I'm out that way.

Canugghead · January 2016

@DMW haha, thanks for the heads up, I should pick up two then!

GATABITES · January 2016

For the container, I bought a 18 quart cambro. I bought mine from restaurant Depot. Here is a link to to the one I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Cambro-18SFSPP190-Polypropylene-Storage-Container/dp/B001BZGS40

I bought a lid as well that I intend to mod for extended cooks to manage heat loss and evaporation. I paid around 20 for both.

GATABITES · January 2016

This one will also do well for brining. I may buy a second for dedicated use for brining though. It's cheap and very study.

caliking · January 2016

@Canugghead - that same item has been used as a rib rack as well, so maybe buy 3

@eggo -I weigh bags down with a heavy plate sometimes. Works well to keep things submerged.

tonyled · January 2016

i bought this and it is perfect for the anova

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

matching lid

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VAUFD6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

eggo · January 2016

I ordered the polypropylene container from Amazon. I like the lid separator and will check the ikea store.
Any more ideas on how to keep the bags submerged?

tonyled · January 2016

i just use binder clips

http://www.amazon.com/ACCO-Binder-Clips-Large-72100/dp/B002VD6BLG

eggo · January 2016

I tried clips used on chip bags and they worked so so. The binder clips will probably hold better. Thanks for that suggestion.

tonyled · January 2016

i did 3 1" chops last night and 1 clip held all 3 w no probs

eggo · January 2016

tonyled, if you kept the pouches separated, what did you use?

tonyled · January 2016

i didnt worry about keeping them separated. plenty of flow between them with my setup. i guess if i wanted to i could have put one on each side of the container using multiple clips though

eggo · January 2016

Maybe I am being too anal about keeping them separated.
Thought better circulation if kept apart.

DaveRichardson · January 2016

How about clipping them to a chopsick or something like that laid across the container???

HeavyG · January 2016

eggo said:

Maybe I am being too anal about keeping them separated.
Thought better circulation if kept apart.

One could say that allowing for more circulation is "better" but heat is going to spread even in areas with less (or none) circulation. Water doesn't have to be flowing like a creek for heat to do its thing.

Immersion circulators are not the only type of sous vide device. Some are just a tank of water heated from the bottom/sides and there is no flowing water. Think crock pot or the SousVide Supreme water ovens. There will be thermal currents of course but it's not like the jets in a hot tub.

Sometimes I'll use a gizmo to help keep things separated sometimes I don't. If I don't I just will get the tongs and rearrange them once or twice. No big deal.

Canugghead · January 2016

caliking said:

@Canugghead - that same item has been used as a rib rack as well, so maybe buy 3

Was at Ikea this morning, didn't even buy one, let alone three. They want $12.99, can manage without it ... already have an assortment of wire grids/gadgets, including this heavy SS coil from a thrift store, yes I'm cheap

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/n1/kol9c2aluu8y.jpg

eggo · January 2016

Bingo on the SS coil. I want one.

badinfluence · January 2016

I have some old coils off a old chevelle...hummmm...little paint...BINGO!

caliking · January 2016

@Caugghead - that's a steep hike in price! Those were $6 not too long ago. Well, maybe a couple of years ago, but still.

Canugghead · January 2016

caliking said:

@Caugghead - that's a steep hike in price! Those were $6 not too long ago. Well, maybe a couple of years ago, but still.

I should clarify:
US IKEA USD 5.99
Canuck IKEA CAD 12.99 (that's USD 8.94, +13% tax)

henapple · January 2016

I use the bed of my truck for sv. I usually put cinder blocks on the bags. @Canugghead, I use the same spring off my 73 f-100.

Carolina Q · January 2016

badinfluence said:

I have some old coils off a old chevelle...hummmm...little paint...BINGO!

LOL, that was my first thought too!

The Cen-Tex Smoker · January 2016

HeavyG said:

eggo said:

Maybe I am being too anal about keeping them separated.
Thought better circulation if kept apart.

One could say that allowing for more circulation is "better" but heat is going to spread even in areas with less (or none) circulation. Water doesn't have to be flowing like a creek for heat to do its thing.

Immersion circulators are not the only type of sous vide device. Some are just a tank of water heated from the bottom/sides and there is no flowing water. Think crock pot or the SousVide Supreme water ovens. There will be thermal currents of course but it's not like the jets in a hot tub.

Sometimes I'll use a gizmo to help keep things separated sometimes I don't. If I don't I just will get the tongs and rearrange them once or twice. No big deal.

this^^^^^

td66snrf · January 2016

Here's what I concocted. Seems to work pretty well plus it's insulated. It's a 25 qt Igloo. The grid on the lid made it really easy to cut out. As far as keeping things submerged I use some old 6in ceramic tile that I make sure are really clean.

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