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Sous vide steak!

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milesvdustin
milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
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So I finally got me an Anova wifi. Gave it a test run last night on some ribeyes. They were 1 1/4” thick. 

130 degree water bath for 2 1/2 hours

Seared in a screaming hot cast iron skillet with a drizzle of canola oil in there. As each steak finished, the last two sears got a pat of butter in there. 

I flipped every 20 seconds for about 1 1/2 minutes total per side. Nice crusty exterior, perfect medium rare interior, and no overcooked gray parts!!! 



Also had roast asparagus with garlic and parmesean and some roast potatoes

Fork for value added effect. 

2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • CarolinaCrazy
    CarolinaCrazy Posts: 585
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    Nice work. Enjoy the anova.
    1 LBGE in Chapel Hill, NC
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,336
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    Yup. It will serve you well
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc 
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
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    Looks great. Did you season or flavor in the SV?
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
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    Looks just right.
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
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    I did some salt and pepper with a sprig of rosemary in the bag

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,540
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    Very nice!!
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    Welcome to the sous vide club!  Steaks look perfect.  I was resistant at first, but after using one for more than a year I can say that sous vide is permanently part of my bag o tricks.
    Phoenix 
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  • Kcheves
    Kcheves Posts: 92
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    I don't want to threadjack but I have a somewhat related SV question.  I have an Anova and have cooked a few steaks with it, but my wife and I both prefer our steak (gasp) medium.  I've experimented with temperatures in the 142-150 range, but it seems like the steaks always come out pink all the way through (like the picture above), and medium  can only be achieved on the sear.  Is that true, or is there a time/temperature combo that gets me to a less bloody condition straight out of the bath? 

    "Semper ubi sub ubi"

    San Diego, CA

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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
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    My picture looks a lot rarer than it is, mostly from the darker lighting. 

    Anything more is too well done! 

    You could try higher temp, but it would be well done. 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    Kcheves said:
    I don't want to threadjack but I have a somewhat related SV question.  I have an Anova and have cooked a few steaks with it, but my wife and I both prefer our steak (gasp) medium.  I've experimented with temperatures in the 142-150 range, but it seems like the steaks always come out pink all the way through (like the picture above), and medium  can only be achieved on the sear.  Is that true, or is there a time/temperature combo that gets me to a less bloody condition straight out of the bath? 

    While we on the forum tend to be a little judgy on medium to well done steaks, the truth is, you are paying for the meat.  

    I'd suggest modifying the temp upwards until you get the result you are looking for.  The sear is only going to affect the crust and very top layer.  The good news is, when you find the temp you like it is repeatable.  Mine is 131.

    Phoenix 
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  • jetman96
    jetman96 Posts: 127
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    Have you checked the temp when it comes out of the SV bath to see that it's getting to the temp you want? You may just need to go longer, especially if the steak is thicker.
    Cincinnati, OH
    Large BGE
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    edited February 2018
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    Great looking steak!

    Kcheves said:
    I don't want to threadjack but I have a somewhat related SV question.  I have an Anova and have cooked a few steaks with it, but my wife and I both prefer our steak (gasp) medium.  I've experimented with temperatures in the 142-150 range, but it seems like the steaks always come out pink all the way through (like the picture above), and medium  can only be achieved on the sear.  Is that true, or is there a time/temperature combo that gets me to a less bloody condition straight out of the bath? 
    @Kcheves
    This article shows steaks cooked at different temps.  I would think 150 should get you a result that has little to no pink but if it is still too pink for your liking I would just up the temp.  You also have to factor in time based on thickness as described in the article. 




    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • OhioEgger
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    milesvdustin said:
    Seared in a screaming hot cast iron skillet with a drizzle of canola oil in there. As each steak finished, the last two sears got a pat of butter in there. 
    Beautiful end product!
    But my question is why the added oil/butter when doing the sear. Is it really necessary?
    Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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    Kcheves said:
    I don't want to threadjack but I have a somewhat related SV question.  I have an Anova and have cooked a few steaks with it, but my wife and I both prefer our steak (gasp) medium.  I've experimented with temperatures in the 142-150 range, but it seems like the steaks always come out pink all the way through (like the picture above), and medium  can only be achieved on the sear.  Is that true, or is there a time/temperature combo that gets me to a less bloody condition straight out of the bath? 

    whatever temp you pick the color will be the same all the way through, which is why people go sous vide. Im guessing your not used to that and need to go higher on your temps, more towards well done. Traditionally you might have read 142-150 in the center of your steak, but the outside was much higher
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  • Kcheves
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    Thanks for all the advice!  Will try slightly hotter and longer next time.

    "Semper ubi sub ubi"

    San Diego, CA

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  • milesvdustin
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    OhioEgger said:
    milesvdustin said:
    Seared in a screaming hot cast iron skillet with a drizzle of canola oil in there. As each steak finished, the last two sears got a pat of butter in there. 
    Beautiful end product!
    But my question is why the added oil/butter when doing the sear. Is it really necessary?
    Because it added flavor and richness. Pretty much anything seared in brown butter is awesome. 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • Theophan
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    Kcheves said:
    ... I've experimented with temperatures in the 142-150 range, but it seems like the steaks always come out pink all the way through ... and medium  can only be achieved on the sear.  Is that true...? 
    I'm NOT a sous vide expert, hardly a beginner, but the answer's no.  Check out this picture:

    The article's here: http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/06/food-lab-complete-guide-to-sous-vide-steak.html
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  • bgebrent
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    Perfect cook.  I'm sure it was enjoyed.  And yes, perfect MR.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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