Sous vide container + sous vide recommendations

[deanlorensen]

There was some discussion on one of the live streams or in a different post about placing the product directly into the water and the type of sous vide. I believe there is a kind that draws water in heats it and propels it back out. And the other style is a exposed propeller and separate heating element to heat the water? The later was desired so a person didnt have to vac seal the meat.
Is there a way to determine which style any given unit is? I’ve done a little shopping here and there and it looks like I’d like to get a unit around 1000watt level.

[smokinbubba]

deanlorensen I have the type that sucks water in, heats it up and spits it out. Run my sausage naked, no bag, no problems. Elcheapo 1k unit from amazon

[shoprat53]

I do the same thing with mine that I paid about 50.00 for. Just did A 3 pound pork loin at 140 degrees for 5 hours. Melts in your mouth tender more than just finishing sausage.

[mdseaside]

deanlorensen Yes their is two basic types of sous vid machines. One is a all in one unit that holds the water and has the heating element and recirculation pump build in. These are for more of a restaurant application and are very spendy. The other is just the heater and pump in one unit and can be mounted on any type of vessel that suits your need. they may very in size and shape but all do the same thing.

[GWG8541]

deanlorensen If you are still looking, I picked this up at COSTCO online. Its the Anova Sous Vide and container for 199. I have had it a few weeks and really like it. I have only done 6 lb batches so far, but believe 10 would be fine.

[Mcjagger]

VÄESKE Insulated Large Sous Vide Container with Lid and Racks Kit | Neoprene Retains Heat | Sous Vide Accessories (26 QT, Container/Sleeve/Racks) $139 on Amazon…works great for sausage and the neoprene sleeve works great.

[Surg]

GWG8541

I’ve been contemplating getting a sous vide cooker for sometime now. Just saw this deal at the local Costco today. Seems like a pretty good deal for $160 with the container and all. I’ve seen several people post on the ANOVA and was curious some of your opinions about this set up.

[Pivodog]

Surg that’s cool! I have one of the early anovas and just use a plastic food container with a piece of wood to hold the sous vide. That’s smart of them to provide a container that fits their unit.

[GWG8541]

Surg I am happy with mine. That is about $30 cheaper than what I paid online. The heating element comes apart easily for cleaning, twist the stainless tube and it pulls off. The only thing with this unit I would point out is the impeller is plastic. So far it has not been a problem, as long as you are careful when taking the housing off for cleaning. I do my summer sausage and sticks directly in the water without placing in bags and have not had issues. It has been really good for cooking meals. I really don’t use the wifi for sausages, but have for meals.

[GWG8541]

Surg a good thing about a COSTCO purchase is if you are not happy with it, returns are easy.

[samspade]

There is a post “.HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS” Showes step by step and was real easy to make. Total cost including a anova machine off offer up 85.00

[Surg]

samspade
Thanks. Will check it out.

[lkrfletcher]

Surg it’s a good one.

[HerbcoFood]

GWG8541 hahaha yes they are the will take everything back, back when George Foreman Grills were popular I had one for a little over 2 years. It broke and I didn’t think they would take it back, boy was I wrong!