First Meal with My New Chef Series

ParkerCook_66639

I just ordered my Polyscience and couldn't be more excited! I'll be cooking for my in-laws as soon as I get it and wanted to ask the community for a good first-time meal that I could prepare for them that shows off the capabilities of the immersion circulator while not being too technically difficult. A lot is hinging on this meal! It might just convince them to get one for themselves!

merridith

Sometimes, less is more. I made chicken breasts my first time using SV to company and all thought they were absolutely a revelation. ANY ONE can understand the merits of SV cooking when they bite into a perfectly cooked, plump and juicy chicken breast. It makes a better than sublime canvas to showcase your sauces, sides and plating skills. I am also extremely fond of the 72 hour short ribs. I use David Chang's guidance and it is always a hit. Finally, I have never gone wrong with SV pulled pork (60C, 48 hrs). I make a rub with chile powder, smoked paprika, cumin, mustard seed, corriander, herbs, granulated garlic and onion, salt and then something for a little heat. Grind all that up fine and plaster that baby up. Use a nice fatty clod of boneless pork shoulder or butt and serve it up with traditional mexican fixings - tortillas, pico de gallo, beans, guacamole, etc. This is an absolute crowd pleaser. The meat is so tasty that no sauce is needed, IMHO.