From Frozen Times when putting food in at the start

Jim_Duke_1399647

When using the joule feature of putting foods in at the very start when the Joule is heating up the water initially before the cook timer starts, how should I adjust the time when I'm working with frozen not defrosted foods? I would think that the time it takes the joule to heat the water is also working to defrost the food; and thus the normal "+ 1/2 from fresh time" adjustment could be safely reduced.

wolfiegirl

It would depend on what you're cooking. Rule of thumb for thicker cuts (like chicken thighs), typically I add an hour to the cook time, keeping in mind that most foods can hang out substantial amounts of time after it's cooked.

Here's a guide from CS that may help you on cooking from frozen: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/you-can-cook-frozen-food-sous-vide-without-defrosting-here-s-how

Here's another guide on time and temps: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/sous-vide-time-and-temperature-guide

Hope this helps....but if not, just ask another question!! Cheers!!