The Sous VIde Thread

[patrickBOOTH]

I probably eat healthier than you do most of the time.

 

[gomestar]

highly doubt it, especially in the long term. I'm sure your doctor agrees.


I'm hoping the "nightly big steak and side of veg" wipes out a lot of hick towns and future Sarah Palins.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Actually I just had blood work done. He said my HDL's are extremely high, and I have very low LDL. No high blood pressure. Clean bill of health. I fail to see the issue with meat and vegetables. I eat artificial sugar probably 4 times a year. I rarely eat starch. Seems to work pretty well for me.

 

[gomestar]

of course you just had blood work done, you're constantly at the doctors for your digestive issues or your possible cancer and ebola


I can see an argument for veg + fish + some meat ... but not a steak and sausage diet.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I eat fish and chicken too, you know.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Not sure if I'll buy a hanger steak, or a flatiron tonight...

 

[sonlegoman]

Is a vacuum sealer completely worth it? I'm a bit of a science nerd so here is my take (I could be completely wrong). Tell me your thoughts, the snarkier, the better.

My opinion is that any vacuum created in the bag is counteracted by the atmospheric pressure outside the bag pushing in. In fact, put a marshmallow inside a vacuum bag and you'll have a compressed marshmallow, not a gigantic one. Again, I could be completely wrong.

I've been doing sous vide with a regular ziplock bag for about 2 months now. All have been pretty good.

 

[b1os]

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[patrickBOOTH]

I've had my butcher vacuum seal my steaks and I have used those in it. I have also done the water displacement method with a BPA free ziplock freezer bag with the same results. You essentially just want to get the air out so it doesn't float. Also, the plastic right on the food will warm it faster and more evenly than plastic - air bubble - food.

 

[Piobaire]

If you have your butcher vacuum seal your steaks does he pre-season them too?

 

[patrickBOOTH]

They will if I ask them. I actually prefer the flavor natural. I find that cooking sous vide holds in so much more juice and flavor that a good piece of beef doesn't need much else.

Have you experience the weird smell post sous vide pre sear?

 

[Piobaire]

Can't say as I have.

As regards seasoning, I lighten it for SV, but I don't eliminate it.

 

[mgm9128]

I like getting a nice sear on my steak to seal in the juices.

 

[b1os]



I like getting a nice sear on my steak to seal in the juices.

For Myhrvold's health's sake I hope he doesn't read this!

 

[MSchapiro]

They will if I ask them. I actually prefer the flavor natural. I find that cooking sous vide holds in so much more juice and flavor that a good piece of beef doesn't need much else.

Have you experience the weird smell post sous vide pre sear?

I have never noticed a smell at all like the one you mention.

I usually cook with some kind of vinegar based marinade though, so that is the predominant smell when the bag is opened.