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[Coug90]

Interesting idea. I've heard of sous vide, but never really looked at it. At first read, I'll admit to a degree of revulsion - the idea of poaching a steak is just wrong. But...that's not really what's happening. This actually should give a very consistent cook - more so than any BBQ or smoker will provide - and should avoid having any real concerns about drying out the meat.

I may have to try this sometime...but it'll be on a cheaper cut of meat, and I'm not getting a vacuum sealer just to try a steak.

Felt the same way as you. I’ve been grilling steaks for a long time and can pretty consistently hit the perfect MR.

I felt a little wrong first time dunking the steak in the bath, but man they are tender. Cut with a butter knife tender. I’m sure I’ll go back to some traditional grilling but for now I’m loving how they turn out.

 

[dgibbons]

Wait so you bought a black stone so your wife can cook on it? Bold move! Can those things be split in half?

There was a lot of talk about fried rice, fajitas, breakfast on the weekends, etc. Hasn't really materialized.

 

[95coug]

Felt the same way as you. I’ve been grilling steaks for a long time and can pretty consistently hit the perfect MR.

I felt a little wrong first time dunking the steak in the bath, but man they are tender. Cut with a butter knife tender. I’m sure I’ll go back to some traditional grilling but for now I’m loving how they turn out.

My wife (and her entire family) eat their meat well done. It's extremely difficult for me to cook for them - I have a hard time with the very idea of ruining a decent piece of meat that way.

She also has no idea what a decent piece of meat is. She shops based on price, and thinks if the label says "steak," it's a steak. She'll bring home round steak and not have an inkling what I roll my eyes at it. When steaks need to be purchased, I have to do it myself, and just make sure she doesn't know what I pay for things like ribeye and porterhouse. It turns into a second "discussion" when I refuse to cook a ribeye more than a touch past medium.

 

[COUGinNCW]

Felt the same way as you. I’ve been grilling steaks for a long time and can pretty consistently hit the perfect MR.

I felt a little wrong first time dunking the steak in the bath, but man they are tender. Cut with a butter knife tender. I’m sure I’ll go back to some traditional grilling but for now I’m loving how they turn out.

If you’ve ever been to a large event (think 100-400) they serve everyone steaks at essentially the same time, this is how they do it. I’ve yet to buy one yet but it’s on my list.

 

[COUGinNCW]

There was a lot of talk about fried rice, fajitas, breakfast on the weekends, etc. Hasn't really materialized.

Your heart will thank her.

 

[dgibbons]

Your heart will thank her.

I would have been fine not buying it.

Another item for the garage sale I guess.