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Sous Vide Vegetables

Just got an Anova, did some chicken thighs that turned out good (except for my crappy skills at crisping the skin).  But was wondering what vegetables y'all like for sous vide?  Looking at the usual suspects online I see a lot of carrots, taters, and such, but I lean more low carb.  Any real advantages of sous vide over steaming or microwaving?

Kevin

Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, CA
XL BGE, Woo2, AR


Comments

  • baychilla
    baychilla Posts: 387
    edited February 2018
    I think the only advantage would be if your veg and protein were done at the same temp (or you have multiple baths/circulators).  Otherwise Id rather use conventional methods or an IP (and then only because its a set/forget thing).  FTR I have an Anova SV stick, an IP Duo Plus and another Anova (their Joule competitor) on the way.  I'm in no way a fan boy for anything specific, just what works for me.
    Near San Francisco in California
  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    Advantage is precise temp control for exact level of doneness and ability to hold for an extended amount of time.  Veggies need temps much higher than most proteins are cooked at, so need to cook separately.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I only tried veggies in the SV pot once. Don't remember what they were, but ISTR three different ones. My thought was they tasted just like what I have always cooked, but they took four times longer! Never bothered again. Steam or sauté for me.

    Guess I'm just not much of a SV fan. Tried SV chicken breasts once too, I think at 150°. Temp and texture, like chewing on a cool, wet sponge. I'll just egg 'em to 165 breast/180° thigh and enjoy.

    Disclaimer. I don't have a "real" SV device, just a crock pot with digital temp controller. Same end result. It holds temp well and matches my T-pen.

    Been a while since I used it.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

  • vb4677
    vb4677 Posts: 687
    I SV'd asparagus for Christmas dinner and it turned out really great - but it was mostly for 1.) using all my toys, er, tools, and 2.) getting everything ready at the same time.   I had BGE'd a brisket and the appy's, I SV'd the veg, and Instant Potted the mushroom risotto.  So in that regard, it was awesome to allow me a broad menu where everything was hot.  The thing with SV veg is that it's usually a lot hotter (185F) than most proteins (13F-ish) so look for the convenience factor - like cooking the veg the night before, then merely reheating for dinner with the protein...

    Kansas City: Too Much City for One State - Missouri side
    2 Large BGE's, Instant Pot, Anova Sous Vide, and a gas smoker...
    Barbeque, Homebrew and Blues...
  • 55Kevy
    55Kevy Posts: 238
    Thanks, all.  I did cauliflower mash last night and while it was good, it's a lot more convenient to do it steamed then processed.

    Kevin

    Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, CA
    XL BGE, Woo2, AR