Hey, sous vide fans! I’m going to sous my filets and then sear off for service Saturday. Should I put all in one bag?
they are 3.9-4.1 oz portions.
they are 3.9-4.1 oz portions.
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I would. -
I know you know, but single layer for anyone who doesn't know.Comment
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I suggest sous vide one bag is fine, dry freeze and ship to me overnight. I'll handle the sear. Thanks. 😄Comment
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Sous vide in a bag is fine but they will clump together. I don’t see it as an issue but don’t be surprised.Comment
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It might just be an optical illusion caused by the camera angle, but it looks like you have different thicknesses there. If so, I’d use multiple bags because you’ll want to leave the thicker pieces in the bath longer, wouldn’t you?Comment
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In SV the difference in time for even a half inch difference in thickness is near negligible. I'm not sure anyone is pulling them exactly when the center gets to the desired temp either way.
The only reason I'd use two bags is if they can't fit in a single layer in one bag or if you are cooking to 2 different temps (e.g., one bag at medium and one at medium rare in which case I would start at medium first, once done, lower the temp to medium rare and drop in the 2nd bag)
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A single layer in a single bag will work just fine. You'll want to plan your cook time based on the thickest part of that layer. You'll also want to remember that, unlike a single slab of meat, you're going to have some cut surfaces not in direct contact with the SV bag ... so you may want to add a bit of extra time to ensure complete pasteurization (think of your single layer as VERY coarsely ground beef
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What time Saturday?Comment
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I would do one bag if I could keep space between all of them.Comment
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Thanks, y’all. I think I’m going to go 3 and 2. And I’ll tie them off.Comment
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One bag, one temp for x time. They're all approximately the same weight and thickness. The time will not matter much since they all will be at a set temperature and filets are tender to begin with.Comment
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They fit nicely in one bag. Simple s&p. I did 125F for an hour. Ice bath and now they are resting comfortably in the fridge.Comment
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