Anova Accessories Sale

[RichieB]

Timing.... in lieu of the recent thread on containers.i know I said I'm good but that 16L price looks good.

https://anovaculinary.com/products/anova-precision-16l-container

[Alan Brice]

I am in.

[SmokingSteve]

intriguing...I usually will be cooking for 2. Chuck roasts, pork butts, chickens, that sort of thing. Would it be better to get the 16L or the 12L?

[snowswamp]

I have the 16L tub included in a kit I got at Costco. I rarely use it even with a family of four. I got a 12 qt (~11L) tub and it’s the main one I use for tri-tip, chicken, steaks, etc. However, the 16L will do 6 half racks of baby back ribs, which is awesome. Otherwise, it sits in the basement storing other rarely used cooking items I’ve collected over the years. I would go with the 12L for a smaller footprint, will do most of what you need, heat quicker, use less water, and be lighter to lift.

[SmokingSteve]

I went ahead and ordered the 12 Liter. Should be here in around a week. Looking forward to figuring out sous vide.

[rmeugene]

I jumped on this sale beginning of January and grabbed the 16. I have used it numerous times since then for reheating(which at this point is all I have done with my anova 😳) and am not sorry I went with the larger. I am of the mindset that I have at times been bitten by the “wish I had bought the bigger one” problem.

[RichieB]

Just purchased the 16L with free shipping. A good deal I could not pass up.

[Jessterr]

Have been thinking of getting my feet wet in sous vide for the first time, maybe this is the time. Anybody here use that Anova Nano? Recommended?

[WillTravelForFood]

The nano is NOT recommended if you are going to do super long baths in larger tubs, only because it is a lower wattage, if we recall correctly. Functionally, it’s the same as the other Anova products but isn’t as efficient. Someone can correct this info if it’s wrong

[WillTravelForFood]

Yup, Nano is a lower wattage… so as long as you’re looking for smaller baths, you’ll be ok. It also is only Bluetooth enabled (if that’s your thing) vs having Wi-Fi capability. We recall the original Anova was 800 watts. The Nano is 750, and the current standard model is 1000.

[BBillFleet]

I use the Nano regularly, and with a variety of Coleman coolers up to 40 quarts in size. It struggles a bit with the larger sizes when bringing it up to temperature, but I just add hot water to help it along until it’s in range. After that, it has no issues with holding the temperature consistently.

I also used the original Anova for many years, until one day it died. Now I have the Nano. I never use the Bluetooth on it.

Oh, and ping pong balls.

[RichieB]

The tub arrives tomorrow. I took the last eye round out of the freezer. Once it arrives and home from picking up the new car, I'll get in the bath. I figure 24 to 36 hours.

[RolfTaylor]

I followed the link and there was a "give us your email for 50% off" and I did. Considering the mini. Thanks for the info above. 50 watts is not much. I suspect when using smaller containers the biggest difference is how long it takes to get up to speed?

[WillTravelForFood]

yes, the lower wattage would take longer to heat the water (and perhaps struggle to keep a larger bath at temp) vs the 1000w unit. If you're sticking with 5g or less of water -- the nano should be fine (if we read the Anova website correctly)

[RichieB]

Tub arrived and eye round in at 128 for 30 hours. Mondays meals.

EDIT; 30 hour bath done. Worked great. No evaporation. Roast is in the ice, to be taken out of vacuum pack, seasoned and in fridge. I plan on searing it on the Spirit's sear station tomorrow evening. Pictures to follow.

Great investment, especially at 40% off.

[RolfTaylor]

Eye of Round is exactly what I picture as a perfect Sous Vide use. In my minds eye I can see getting them on sale. Cooking in the Sous Vide, then slicing into steaks and grilling (or frying). Have you done this before. How did you like the results?

[RichieB]

Yea, this is my 2nd. Tonight I cut about a 3/4 inch slice. I'll slice up for roast beef sammich and a few other steaks. My S.I.L. benefits from my cooks. He will get a chunk to what for want he wants to do with.