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As I understand it, this production run is limited and was backed by a kick-starter funding drive. Sous vide will have to get a lot more popular for cheaper tools, I reckon.
Where are you going to source all these things & how are you going to put them together? Perhaps a step-by-step, how-to thread would be appropriate? It would certainly be greatly appreciated. The more I read about sous vide, the more intrigued I am.
As I understand it, this production run is limited and was backed by a kick-starter funding drive. Sous vide will have to get a lot more popular for cheaper tools, I reckon.
I can do this as soon as I actually get the cash together and "build" it. All the stuff will come from amazon. I can give you links if you want.
If you want to do the easiest possible iteration and have 150 to spend then get the second heater that I posted and one of these:
You plug the the temp controller into the wall, plug the heater into the temp controller, sent the temperature and you are done.
You can even do this without the heater using a crockpot as your heater.
Thanks, looks very interesting.
I made all of the pictures clickable links if you want to see where they are on amazon.
What do you see yourself using to bag the food & isn't this aspect of sous vide cooking the most expensive?
the super duper food saver is only 150 over at costco. I figured I would watch until it lowers in price or just get the 70 dollar one. That will probably come later though. I will likely do the faux-sous vide by using ziplocs where I keep the back open as I am dipping it into the water (thus forcing out the air) and only close the bag once the opening is almost under water (thus all the air is out of the bag).
I did just recently purchase one of these since it was on sale for 15 bucks. I am going to try it out since I have read that if I use the ziploc brand vacuum bags instead of the food saver ones that I can sous vide at least up to 140 degrees, but I like Medium rare which is 131 so I should be fine.
BTW, the sale might still be on if you are interested. you have to add it to cart and the price will change at checkout. If it doesn't automatically apply, try this code. N3FEAAA
Drachen I suggest you set yours up like mine and have your temp controller control a 110V plug. That way you can plug in any heat source/cooker you want. Lately I've been using a turkey broiler I bought on sale last thanksgiving at HEB for $10 and it works perfectly.
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Is that an outdoor Roman tub? WT heck you Richer!
Doing a big cook with a tank heater like you showed in post #124.
Yeah that is basically what I hoped to end up doing. Essentially make it an all purpose temperature controller so that out could be used for other things too like a smoker box
I will ask this, because I don't have step by step instructions and was just going to try to find some on the net once I got all the stuff in. Is the wiring pretty self explanatory (for pretty much an electrical novice) or should I go find your office and shove all of the components onto your desk. LOL.Drachen I suggest you set yours up like mine and have your temp controller control a 110V plug. That way you can plug in any heat source/cooker you want. Lately I've been using a turkey broiler I bought on sale last thanksgiving at HEB for $10 and it works perfectly.
That set up with all those wires and hoses are what is required to cook a steak? Your wife must really love steak cuz I'd be all "You get that mess out of my house NOW!!"Doing a big cook with a tank heater like you showed in post #124.
I didn't think it was difficult once I identified which terminal on the controller did what. Just a simple contactor setup between the relay and the plug..
Eh, I do it outside wherever I have power. The meat is shrink wrapped so it's not a sanitation issue. Gonna do a big batch of anticuchos for a party at the ranch in a couple of weeks.
Holy . Steak nerds.
I'll be honest,I love the way i Cook steak. I also likee experimentation. However, I am most excited for ribs. I suck at making ribs. I an hoping this helps.
That's all I need.
Cosmic, can we get a play by play when you cook your steaks? I want to see a before and after.
The above post is a good before and after.Cosmic, can we get a play by play when you cook your steaks? I want to see a before and after.
It's great for beef ribs but not pork ribs.
I can tell you how to do amazing pork ribs if you are interested.
I am. In fact I am more interested in pork than beef ribs
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