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Sous Vide Containers
What types of containers is everyone using for SV? I know you can pretty much use any vessel, which leads me to the real question...are the rubbermaid/cambro containers that contain BPA really a cause for concern? I usually don't think about things like this, but I have also never cooked SV before. Curious to see what the consensus was around here. Regardless I am pumped to try out the new gadget when it arrives today!
XL, Medium BGE & Blackstone I XAR-Woo2 & Rig-BO I Flameboss 500
St. Louis, MO
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The food is normally vacuum sealed or behind another form of plastic barrier. I don't think the container material for the water bath itself is of much concern."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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like mentioned, its vacuum packed. use whatever you have. i have not used anything bigger than 7 quarts, im guessing 3 or 4 times bigger then you might need an insulated container. float bubble wrap on top so that the water does not evaporate too quickly
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@JohnInCarolina that was my thought too, the only thing someone mentioned was eggs, but that was the only thing I could think of that wouldn't be in a bag.
@fishlessman I hear ya, I was just thinking of grabbing 12qt and 4qt off amazon because of how cheap they were anyway. I like the bubble wrap ideaXL, Medium BGE & Blackstone I XAR-Woo2 & Rig-BO I Flameboss 500St. Louis, MO -
If you're concerned about BPA get one of the Cambro containers made from polypropylene instead of their hard clear containers which are made from polycarbonate - https://smile.amazon.com/Cambro-RFS12PP190-Polypropylene-Storage-Container/dp/B00125NA0Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1480521891&sr=8-5&keywords=cambro+12+qt
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This one is only rated for 160F.HeavyG said:If you're concerned about BPA get one of the Cambro containers made from polypropylene instead of their hard clear containers which are made from polycarbonate - https://smile.amazon.com/Cambro-RFS12PP190-Polypropylene-Storage-Container/dp/B00125NA0Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1480521891&sr=8-5&keywords=cambro+12+qt
This one is rated up to 210F
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NQB63E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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FWIW, Restaurant Depot has a fairly extensive selection of Cambro products, most significantly cheaper than Amazon from the comparisons I have done.Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
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However, as I mentioned, if one is seeking to avoid BPA then one should not use polycarbonate containers like the one you linked to. Polycarbonate contains BPA.Big_Green_Craig said:
This one is only rated for 160F.HeavyG said:If you're concerned about BPA get one of the Cambro containers made from polypropylene instead of their hard clear containers which are made from polycarbonate - https://smile.amazon.com/Cambro-RFS12PP190-Polypropylene-Storage-Container/dp/B00125NA0Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1480521891&sr=8-5&keywords=cambro+12+qt
This one is rated up to 210F
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NQB63E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
@Big_Green_Craig I think that one is not BPA free either. Think ill take my chances, with the thousands of people that use the polycarbonate containers i am sure i will survive. I probably have alot of other habits that will kill me quicker than my SV container
@HofstraJet Good idea, i'll have to drop in there this week.XL, Medium BGE & Blackstone I XAR-Woo2 & Rig-BO I Flameboss 500St. Louis, MO -
Does anyone use a small Yeti Roadie 20 as a Sous Vide container? I received my SV yesterday and hoping to have time to use it this weekend on some steaks.
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@TrailRunner I just recently used a Yeti bucket as a sous vide container - worked like a charm, just had to rig the hinge a little to fit.Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
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Saw this and loved the idea:
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My question: can the vacuum bags be just any old Food Saver roll? Or does it require a special roll/bag to use it for coking?
Are the Food Saver bags BPA free?Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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Fair enough, but you don't need a large container for eggs. I just do them in a regular pot.byrne092 said:@JohnInCarolina that was my thought too, the only thing someone mentioned was eggs, but that was the only thing I could think of that wouldn't be in a bag.
Unless maybe you wanted to cook 50 eggs at once for some kind of bet or something."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
Food Saver bags are 100% polyethylene touching the food, plus an outer layer of nylon.SaintJohnsEgger said:My question: can the vacuum bags be just any old Food Saver roll? Or does it require a special roll/bag to use it for coking?
Are the Food Saver bags BPA free?"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
BPA is safe in my book. All that hysteria 5-10 years ago was a bunch of garbage.
I use Cambros in a few different sizes. Or a big metal pot if I need more room. Guess I should check but so far the Cambros haven't melted. For vegetables I run it up to 190F and so far it's held up fine.
Ziplock bags or vacuum sealer bags hold the food. I don't know what my bags are made of, probably carcinogens
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I use a $15 Coleman cooler that I cut off a corner of the lid. I don't think I would pay Yeti prices and want to cut a corner off that lid.TrailRunner said:Does anyone use a small Yeti Roadie 20 as a Sous Vide container? I received my SV yesterday and hoping to have time to use it this weekend on some steaks. “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
You gotta die from something!blind99 said:
Ziplock bags or vacuum sealer bags hold the food. I don't know what my bags are made of, probably carcinogens"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
Polycarbonate resin containers. Get them at a restaurant supply store.
Steve
Caledon, ON
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That's a mighty long word there brother Little.Little Steven said:PolycarbonateLocation- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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There you go with those long words againLittle Steven said:hyphenated
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If you need to sv a bunch of steaks, a Pelican 65 works just fine.
I covered the cooler with foil, couldn't find any bubble wrap in the house.
They/Them
Morgantown, PA
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Hyphenated has less syllables than polycarbonate bud.
Steve
Caledon, ON
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It's still mighty long brother Little. Y'all are killing me.Little Steven said:Hyphenated has less syllables than polycarbonate bud.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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@JohnInCarolina seems to be the case! I will be pissed if I get some weird cancer linked to plastic bags. But at least I will have eaten good steak.JohnInCarolina said:
You gotta die from something!blind99 said:
Ziplock bags or vacuum sealer bags hold the food. I don't know what my bags are made of, probably carcinogensChicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle -
Give me a good old-fashioned heart attack to die from, I always say.blind99 said:
@JohnInCarolina seems to be the case! I will be pissed if I get some weird cancer linked to plastic bags. But at least I will have eaten good steak.JohnInCarolina said:
You gotta die from something!blind99 said:
Ziplock bags or vacuum sealer bags hold the food. I don't know what my bags are made of, probably carcinogens"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
Good luck!JohnInCarolina said:
Give me a good old-fashioned heart attack to die from, I always say.blind99 said:
@JohnInCarolina seems to be the case! I will be pissed if I get some weird cancer linked to plastic bags. But at least I will have eaten good steak.JohnInCarolina said:
You gotta die from something!blind99 said:
Ziplock bags or vacuum sealer bags hold the food. I don't know what my bags are made of, probably carcinogens
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If I'm lucky I'll be in a stream at age 97 flyfishing. I'll finally catch a trout and will be so surprised I'll have The Big One.
more likely I'll get the first case of midline necrotizing plasticbaginoma.Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle -
Such the optimist. I know how to excise and close beautifully any plasticbaginoma you ever get my friend.blind99 said:If I'm lucky I'll be in a stream at age 97 flyfishing. I'll finally catch a trout and will be so surprised I'll have The Big One.
more likely I'll get the first case of midline necrotizing plasticbaginoma.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
I had one of those Saturday when I went for groceries. I just threw the bag away.bgebrent said:
Such the optimist. I know how to excise and close beautifully any plasticbaginoma you ever get my friend.blind99 said:If I'm lucky I'll be in a stream at age 97 flyfishing. I'll finally catch a trout and will be so surprised I'll have The Big One.
more likely I'll get the first case of midline necrotizing plasticbaginoma.
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