Sous Vide - What's Your Setup?

[TheLocNar]

Anova Bluetooth here.

I've got a 12 qt cambro as well, with a flap cut out of the blue lid you can get for it. I store and cook in it in the laundry room sink that never gets used otherwise.

I have a VacMaster VP210 as well. No foodsaver for me since I make lots of soups/stocks/gravies as well and a chamber sealer is best for liquids and wet/moist foods.

The Bernzomatic 8000 torch works great for searing meats too. Sometimes I will use my Weber Genesis too. Just depends how lazy I'm feeling.

Hope you are able to give this method a try. It's great!

 

[Libohunden]

Okay Gents, it's getting closer to Fathers Day. Before I send a link to my wife, I want to make sure there are no new models of the Anova. Here is the link I plan to send.

http://www.amazon.com/Anova-WiFi-Precision-Cooker-Black/dp/B01761T6V4?ie=UTF8&keywords=Anova%20sous&qid=1463978623&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Let me know your thoughts!

 

[SconnieQ]

That's the one to get. Since Father's day is a ways off, I would wait a while to order. They often have sales right before holidays like that. I think they had a sale before Mother's Day.

 

[DivotMaker]

That's the one to get. Since Father's day is a ways off, I would wait a while to order. They often have sales right before holidays like that. I think they had a sale before Mother's Day.

+1!

 

[SconnieQ]

Also, keep an eye on the Anova site itself for sales. When I bought my WiFi model, it was $50 off on the Anova site (Amazon was more expensive).

https://store.anovaculinary.com/products/anova-precision-cooker-wifi

 

[DivotMaker]

I get emails from Anova, and think I posted the last sale.  I'll post the next one I see!

 

[Libohunden]

Thanks Tony!  I'm looking forward to that 4 day chuck roast!

 

[DivotMaker]

Libo, even at full-price, the Anova is worth it.  I paid it, and don't regret it at all.

 

[icebob]

I like the Anova so much, I have 2 . When I cook a 4 days roast, I have the other one avail...

 

[SconnieQ]

$30 Off Anova Wi-Fi for Father's Day!

http://store.anovaculinary.com/products/anova-precision-cooker-wifi?utm_source=01.+Primary+Marketing+List&utm_campaign=d26c94dd70-Father_s_Day_Retail_Partners6_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f33347b916-d26c94dd70-99601733&ct=t(Father_s_Day_Retail_Partners6_14_2016)&goal=0_f33347b916-d26c94dd70-99601733&mc_cid=d26c94dd70&mc_eid=cb3c53dbc9

 

[Libohunden]

Anyone got one of these or something like it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKGBMBA/ref=pd_luc_rh_mrairec_04_02_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is sold by Cambro... Is it the same thing?

https://www.amazon.com/Camwear-Polycarbonate-Square-Storage-container/dp/B0001MRUKA/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1466467389&sr=1-3&keywords=cambro+12+qt

 

[DivotMaker]

Anyone got one of these or something like it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKGBMBA/ref=pd_luc_rh_mrairec_04_02_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A little pricey, but a great idea!  I'm going to look for a cheaper alternative.  It's just a wire rack!

 

[Libohunden]

Anyone running the Rubbermaid version of the Cambro?  It's $10 cheaper with the lid and delivered!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[SconnieQ]

Anyone running the Rubbermaid version of the Cambro?  It's $10 cheaper with the lid and delivered!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Here's a good source for Cambro containers and lids.
http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/cambro/12sfscw/p1473305.aspx?selectedProduct=12SFSCW135
Lid sold separately.
http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/cambro/sfc12453/p331121.aspx
http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/cambro/sfc12scpp190/p1357945.aspx

Looks like the lids are temporarily out of stock, but prices are better than Amazon.

 

[SconnieQ]

This is sold by Cambro... Is it the same thing?

https://www.amazon.com/Camwear-Polycarbonate-Square-Storage-container/dp/B0001MRUKA/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1466467389&sr=1-3&keywords=cambro+12+qt

CamWear® and Cambro are the same thing when it comes to food storage containers. (CamWear® is made by Cambro.)

 

[SconnieQ]

Another option for the Cambro 12 qt square and lids. Shipping is kind of expensive on WebstaurantStore, but it might still come out better than other places.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/cambro-12sfscw135-12-qt-clear-square-polycarbonate-food-storage-container-with-winter-rose-gradations/21412SFSCW.html

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/cambro-sfc12453-midnight-blue-square-polyethylene-lid-for-12-18-and-22-qt-food-storage-containers/214SFC12.html

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/cambro-sfc12scpp190-translucent-12-18-and-22-qt-camwear-seal-cover/214SFC12SCPP.html

 

[DivotMaker]

Anyone running the Rubbermaid version of the Cambro?  It's $10 cheaper with the lid and delivered!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

It'll work fine.  I almost bought this, but they were out (at the time, in the 12 qt), and I caught the Cambro on sale at FoodServiceWarehouse.com.  If I buy another (I'm considering a 16 qt for longer items), it will probably be the Rubbermaid.  The Cambros are very good quality, though, so I hope the Rubbermaid is as heavy-duty.

 

[SconnieQ]

Seems like the Cambro at Food Service Warehouse are less expensive than the Rubbermaid at Amazon. By my calculation, for the 12 quart clear container and lid:
FSW Cambro: about $20 with shipping
Amazon Rubbermaid: about $30 with shipping

 

[Libohunden]

Hmmm... The number I saw were about opposite. But nevertheless, I plan on stopping by one of the many restaurant supply stores in Houston this week.  They generally have the lowest prices.

I am curious what vacuum sealer pouches people are using for sous vide that are compatible with food saver?  I used a couple pouches and a couple bags I made from a roll the other day. It worked out but I'm worried that on a 3 day cook, that seal won't hold.

 

[Durangosmoker]

My homemade bags held up fine for a 3 or 4 day cook, but if you are nervous, you could always double seal them. I use VacMaster VacStrip rolls and cut to size.