Sous vide in a hot cupboard?

Since I don't (yet) have a Joule or water bath, is it possible to sous vide in a hot cupboard? I'm doing BBQ lamb and was wondering if I could hold the lamb, bagged and marinaded of course, in a bath in the hot cupboard at approx 60'C, prior to grilling? Any feedback greatly welcome, to barneywrobel@yahoo.com

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Samuel_68313

Assuming the temperature is constant it should be doable. I'd heat the water elsewhere though, and I'd be checking the water temperature every half hour to make sure.

fisher23

Should work fine.

gusgustavson

I recommend using a beer cooler. They keep things warm as well as cool. Before I bought my water circulator, I started doing steaks in a cooler. See this link: http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/cook-your-meat-in-a-beer-cooler-the-worlds-best-sous-vide-hack.html . Same process for lamb. Enjoy, Gus Gustavson

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