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Thinking of purchasing Joule

Marale_Garabetian_205311

I really want to buy the Joule; however, the more I read about it the more questions I have which I wish I could chat with somebody about. I asked a question about which thermometer to use on another page but did not get an answer. I am hoping that someone can help me here. Here are my questions: (1) I read that using a plastic container is recommended as plastic is a better insulator. I have a small kitchen so I would like to use my pots, Calphalon, Dutch oven, etc. Is there a difference in taste when cooked in pots or plastic containers? (2) A good thermometer is recommended. I was about to buy the classic super fast Thermapen and then I came across the needle style K probes? Do I need those? (3) I have Food Saver bags and a small vacuum sealer. Should I use the food saver bags and vacuum the meat, etc. or regular Ziplock bags and no vacuum? (4) Do the pots I use have to be cast iron and Dutch oven? What material is NOT recommended for Sous Vide cooking? Thank you!

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tshewman

1. No difference in taste. 2. Thermometer not needed for sv but very helpful for other things. Vaccumsealersunlimited.com seal is beat but zip local will work for many recipes (lower temps-eg not recommended for 90C etc). Dutch oven cast iron, enamel, stainless steel good plastics etc will all work.

Marale_Garabetian_205311

Thanks Todd! Regarding the thermometer--when I go on ChefSteps classes and getting started on Sous Vide and what tools you need. They tell me I need a thermometer. https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/cook-sous-vide-tonight-what-you-ll-need?context=cooking-sous-vide-getting-started

brian_martin2001

Just echoing what @Todd_Shewman_38102 indicated:

(1) as the container isn't in contact with the food, taste isn't transferred. Its recommended for efficiency.

(2) a good thermometer is recommended in the kitchen regardless of sous vide application. Amy decent one will due. Highly recommended, but not completely necessary. I have a few analogue ones and a kitchenaid digital one.

(3) that's really your call as fat as vacuum sealing. I generally do, but it's unnecessary ado long as you can keep the open end lot of the water. Ziplock style bag seals tend to split at higher temperatures. Somewhere they recommend a temperature not to exceed, but i don't remember what that was.

(4) the only requirement of the vessel you use to hold the water is they can take the heat of your cooking. You can use plastic, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, etc.

Marale_Garabetian_205311

Thanks!

Marale_Garabetian_205311

Thanks!

fisher23

I believe it's above 158°F

tshewman

Hi Marale, sorry, was typing from phone. See @Brian answer. From my side, if you can afford a chamber sealer, do it. By both vaccum and ziplocs and yes get a thermometer. For so many other things. :-)

swrotella

If you are using Joule, you do not need an instant read thermometer. I believe that was recommended in the article since they were using a stovetop method without a SV circulator. But really nice to have otherwise.

Marale_Garabetian_205311

I just bought the classic super fast Thermapen

I don't want to buy a chamber sealer for space reasons and because I have a food saver sealer and bags. I will Ziplocks and see how that goes.

Marale_Garabetian_205311

Sorry to bug you Todd but ChefSteps recommends these bags from Amazon, especially for higher temperatures. You get a lot of bags and it is cheaper than any other SV bags. Apparently, ChefSteps there is no need to vacuum seal them even though you can. I am not about to buy a sealer because they are big and pricey. Is it okay to use and not seal?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BAE0A4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AN5X2G5UN6UA3

Ellen_212162

Hi @Marale_Garabetian_205311! I wanted to jump in here as well to share this link on the containers we recommend for cooking with Joule and why! I hope this is helpful! https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/what-containers-should-you-use-to-cook-sous-vide

Marale_Garabetian_205311

Thanks Ellen! I purchased it and it ts arriving tomorrow

Ellen_212162

Wonderful! We hope you love your new Joule and thanks so much for your purchase!