I use a thermostat. Temperature lead goes in the water, crockpot plugs into the thermostat, thermostat plugs into the wall. When desired temp is exceeded, thermostat automatically cuts power. Switches it back on again when temp drops.
Sous vide experiment
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What brand is that?
I'll look it up.
Here's a few, definitely cheaper than the other options.
Sous Vide Temperature Controller Thermostat Machine Crock Pot Slow Rice Cooker | eBay
View: https://www.amazon.com/bayite-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Pre-wired/dp/B01KMA6EAM/ref=pd_lpo_328_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GHESCJ7AFEEA7XYYJ6X0
Inkbird ITC-308 Pre-Wired Digital 110V Temperature Controller sensor C/F Display | eBay
I use this one. I got it cheaper but can't find it anywhere else.
AC 110V 220V Digital F Temperature Controller Thermostat DIY Aquarium Sous Vide | eBay
Cheers.
That looks good and cheap.
I might just get that.
I'll go to my local pet store to see if they got such a thing for an aquarium.
Lmao.
Try doing that on the grill!
I think I'll wait for your results.
Perfect spam done a la sous-vide.
Lol
I ordered the same one he has from eBay for $32 Canadian (approx. 48 cents USD) tax and shipping included. I can send you a link if you're interested.
Soon you can make sweet breakfast and lunch sushi like this.
Try doing that on the grill!
230/110VAC Mini Digital Temperature Controller Thermostat Aquarium DIY Sous Vide | eBay
Based on his picture I think this is the same unit
@Leigh is using. I'm still waiting for mine to arrive as an FYI, my epxerience with stuff direct from China is that it takes forever, but it does arrive. You can pay a little more and get it from somewhere on the continent sooner, but (although excited) I'm not in a massive rush.
I was actually wondering about that as sometimes I'll buy it that way. It definitely isn't common around these parts though. Is UK beef mainly shipped in?
This is the one I'll commonly buy. It's farmed in the UK. I take off the paper and dump the whole package in the crockpot. I can fit 2 in at a squeeze.
Sometimes I buy direct from the butcher, in which case it comes in a plastic bag.
On a not meat, but sous vide related note. Have you been happy with the performance of your thermostat?This is the one I'll commonly buy. It's farmed in the UK. I take off the paper and dump the whole package in the crockpot. I can fit 2 in at a squeeze.
Sometimes I buy direct from the butcher, in which case it comes in a plastic bag.
Go to know as I sit here waiting for it to show up. I would have asked before I ordered it if I realized it was the same, but guess I needn't worry.
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Yes. Chicken breast came out great but still needs a sear. Pork can be good but I tried a long, slow roasting joint and it just dried out. I would suggest adding BBQ sauce for that.
Chicken was actually what I was most curious about. I've actually had fish at a really nice restaurant that was prepared sous vide but it gave it a really weird texture that was unpleasant even though aesthetically it was cooked perfectly.
But with chicken being a protein that needs to be cooked thoroughly for safety purposes it seems like this could be a great way to prepare it. Cook all the way through and then grill/sear to add flavor and smoke at the last minute. Could be a game changer with my chicken wings.