<![CDATA[HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS]]>I thought I would put one of these on the site to show how very easy it is.
I used a Coleman party stacker cooler. (Not tall, but perfect length to dump in a bunch of snack sticks and have minimal water with max insulation.

  1. remove the seat ring from your Sous Vide and draw a line with a sharpie where you want your hole. I do not recommend the corner, and be mindful of ridges on the inside.
    cooler.jpg

  2. Use a hole saw or a dremmel to cut thru the top.
    cooler1.jpg

  3. Cut the hole. Notice there are 2 layers.
    cooler2.jpg

  4. Use a hot glue gun to fill in between the two layers. You dont want any water vapor getting in there.
    cooler3.jpg

  5. Let the glue dry really well (2 hours)
    cooler 4.jpg

  6. Clean up the edges with a file or dremmel and you are done.
    cooler5.jpg

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/3483/how-to-make-a-sous-vide-tank-for-snack-sticksRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 20:36:57 GMTTue, 23 Feb 2021 13:30:29 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:50:09 GMT]]>If I remember correctly you were sitting at a table with a meat grinder and that pyramid of snack sticks. Just move the grinder to the other side and use that as one side of the snack sticks to support them. than while your talking use your left arm against the other side of the snack sticks. VOLA hidden support but out in the open. lol

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39307https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39307Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:50:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:07:30 GMT]]>sbtech Do you know how many times I have tried to make a pyramid of snack sticks like that one?! I didn’t even notice the blue cups until I scrolled back up…that’s what is needed some sort of support on the sides that sort of disappears or at least isn’t very noticeable, good job!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39300https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39300Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:07:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:44:45 GMT]]>samspade clearly your choice. Throwing a dirty pot in the sink to wash is easy. Cleaning your machine and sterilizing your SV equipment is much bigger chore. Grease and pathogens residual can be deadly. Pay your quarter and take your chances. Just what I do😊 BTW both methods will give you the same end product.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39285https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39285Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:44:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:00:12 GMT]]>Now I’ve heard both ways use no bags and throw snack sticks in the water and put them in a bag of water that gets put in the sous vide water. I guess the first prevents damaging the machine

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39284https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/39284Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:00:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Sat, 29 May 2021 09:52:42 GMT]]>shoprat53 I agree, contaminated water/equipment may give the gift that keeps on giving… Hershey Runs awaits in the next batch. Just what i do.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/38872https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/38872Sat, 29 May 2021 09:52:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Fri, 28 May 2021 21:50:54 GMT]]>I put my summer sausage In A 2.5 gallon zip lock bag I get at the dollar tree. Put some water in the bag to weight down usually put 5 or 6 summer sausage per bag put in temperature probe and into the sous vide. Do not want the particles and oils from sausage to get into my sous vide machine. Have done this about 10 times now works great. You get 5 of the bags for A dollar also have used for snack sticks same results.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/38825https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/38825Fri, 28 May 2021 21:50:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Fri, 28 May 2021 21:33:47 GMT]]>samspade Don’t thank me the guys are Glen and ikrfletcher. ikrfletcher I think came out with the original and Glen just twisted to work for him or the other way around. Anyway they both have helped me on this journey unbelievable.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/38823https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/38823Fri, 28 May 2021 21:33:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Fri, 28 May 2021 20:10:21 GMT]]>Sbtech just got my hlue and coleman stacker. Picking up my cooker this weekend. Cant wait thank you for the info I think it will be perfect for my sticks and SS

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/38812https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/38812Fri, 28 May 2021 20:10:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Tue, 18 May 2021 17:01:11 GMT]]>sbtech I use both of these for SV. They work great. The sinker is stainless mail blanket, and the rack will separate 8-10 bags so they won’t touch and stay at the bottom. Inexpensive, and permanent fix for you floaties. The one great dislike of this hobby for me cleanup. Bought thru Amazon. Cheers 😊
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Sous Vide Sinker Weight (1.2 Pounds) Stainless Steel Sous Vide Weights to Prevent Undercooked Food - Covers the Entire Sous Vide Food Bag https://www.[link removed]/dp/B083YZW324?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
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Ikea Variera Pot Lid Organizer, Stainless Steel, Set of 2 https://www.[link removed]/dp/B00PNJTBMG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37972https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37972Tue, 18 May 2021 17:01:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Tue, 18 May 2021 14:51:47 GMT]]>sbtech You can add a dinner knife to the bag to help it sink. But TBH, I never bag anymore. They come out great just throwing them in.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37962https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37962Tue, 18 May 2021 14:51:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Tue, 18 May 2021 13:54:38 GMT]]>JoeB No I tried to freezer zip lock but could not get all the air out and the bags would float. I tried weighting them down but it was not working. I was in no mans land and just removed the sticks and put them directly into the water with no bag. It worked great. I took and washed the sous vide with dawn to break down the fat if there was any. Next time I have some ideas and will try the zip lock bag again.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37960https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37960Tue, 18 May 2021 13:54:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Tue, 18 May 2021 13:48:58 GMT]]>GWG8541 It was a success and I am gratified because I give most of it away and enjoy people enjoying the product. I use to only make wet marinade jerky. I have tried a few Excaliber seasoning for jerky but yet have found one that wows me. I will continue to try because compared to wet marinade the Excaliber seasoning makes it affordable.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37959https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37959Tue, 18 May 2021 13:48:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Mon, 17 May 2021 23:26:07 GMT]]>sbtech love that meat pyramid. Thats a good looking stack.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37942https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37942Mon, 17 May 2021 23:26:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Mon, 17 May 2021 22:12:16 GMT]]>sbtech They look great. 1/2hr for the cook, didyou vacpac SV?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37926https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37926Mon, 17 May 2021 22:12:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Mon, 17 May 2021 16:30:17 GMT]]>sbtech Congrats, looks like an excellent job!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37908https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37908Mon, 17 May 2021 16:30:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Mon, 17 May 2021 15:31:33 GMT]]>sbtech
Yeah Man - Great job!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37906https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37906Mon, 17 May 2021 15:31:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Mon, 17 May 2021 14:40:28 GMT]]>glen Well I finished my second batch of snack sticks and I will keep making them. Total cook time was 4 hours and that was because my wife bought me a new smoker and I am still learning. The sous vide cook time was 1/2 hour. So much nicer not starting the cooking at 6AM and pulling at 8PM and than cleanup. The coleman cooler was the best. 20210515_101452.jpg (I want to be just like Jonathon when I grow up) LOL

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37905https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37905Mon, 17 May 2021 14:40:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Fri, 14 May 2021 23:30:43 GMT]]>craigrice Thank You, but it’s just who we are, and what we do. Everyone has a life story to tell, and each one is unique, and eventful… many face danger and hardship in silence. That’s just who they are, and what they do, and why they’re here 😊

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37718https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37718Fri, 14 May 2021 23:30:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Fri, 14 May 2021 23:11:14 GMT]]>craigrice What a great idea…

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37717https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37717Fri, 14 May 2021 23:11:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Fri, 14 May 2021 22:28:56 GMT]]>thankyou all for your service with all my heart !

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37712https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37712Fri, 14 May 2021 22:28:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Fri, 14 May 2021 22:27:34 GMT]]>I was never in the service but I think that I will carve a mini yard arm and place it under my desk light lol

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37711https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37711Fri, 14 May 2021 22:27:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Fri, 14 May 2021 19:47:28 GMT]]>GWG8541 Thank you… Just remember there’s always worse places to be, and worse things to be doing. Think I’ll ck the Yardarm and see where the sun is.😊

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37702https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37702Fri, 14 May 2021 19:47:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Thu, 13 May 2021 01:34:34 GMT]]>JoeB and by the way, you don’t get to be a Command SGM by being a S bird. My respect and thanks to you sir. That is quite an accomplishment.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37546https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37546Thu, 13 May 2021 01:34:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS on Thu, 13 May 2021 01:30:19 GMT]]>JoeB Thanks brother, it had its ups and downs like anything in life, but at the end of the day, I’d do it all over again.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37545https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/37545Thu, 13 May 2021 01:30:19 GMT