I am not worried about safety as much as flavor.  Can these be cooked sat 72 hours before serving, wrapped in saran wrap and then sliced day of event and still tastes good!

I am not worried about safety as much as flavor.  Can these be cooked sat 72 hours before serving, wrapped in saran wrap and then sliced day of event and still tastes good!

It will be fine, but why do you want to wrap in cellophane rather than just keeping it inside the sous vide bag until ready to slice?

I want to add some smoke, then sear after the sous vide...

I want to add some smoke, then sear after the sous vide...

OK. Yeah, it should be fine. I would probably sear/smoke first, then SV but the other way will work.

Just went to try some eggs in it and the start button will not work.  No way to contact Meh or Chefman except by email....To say I am disappointed is an understatement!  I guess we get to see how CS is with this product!

how is your water level?

Just went to try some eggs in it and the start button will not work.  No way to contact Meh or Chefman except by email....To say I am disappointed is an understatement!  I guess we get to see how CS is with this product!

Well that was not a long run...

Put it in a stock pot, so filled between min and max.  It comes on, you can adjust the temp, but you cant start the unit, nor set the timer.

What worries me  the most...is after finding a contact number and speaking with CS...I get the feeling this is a routine thing for them.

In for a pound at this point.  Disappointed as I was looking to do the Eye of Round this way...and that is most certainly out now, as CS will be back to me in 2-3 business day from tomorrow.  Which probably means Monday of next week if I am lucky!

how is your water level?

well that sucks, there is no reset button anywhere on it?

No.  So we will wait for contact from Chefman and see what their solution is!

The most likely cause is the switch that shuts it off when the water level is too low.  It might operate with a float.  Strike it on a surface hard enough to free the stuck float but not so hard that you damage it.

What's the worst that can happen?

   Huh?

Will try right now!

Negative!  I think the heater is gone to, as no change in water temperature! The temperature adjustment still works, just no way to start it to make the circulator come on, or to set timer!  You would think this would be a good Cheap Screw lesson, but it will not be!

My Dad use to always say, don't be afraid to spend money on Quality!

I love my anova, wife uses it a few times a week when making chicken breasts or pork chops (now they are no longer dry) and I’ve used it for eggs. They go on sale pretty regularly on amazon, and I found a ton of websites with recipes and info on how to get the most out of it.

It will be interesting to see how some of the others fare with their purchases.

The Chefman has some pretty xxxxxx reviews on amazon, but so does the anova. The difference being that the anova Bluetooth gimic (not typically performace issues) has created a big backlash. I can understand that.

When I got my anova, I tried hooking it up with my phone and it never would sync. I had to ask myself 'why was I doing this'? I'll never use it. If I can't get my butt off a support and go to the kitchen, I'm a pretty sorry cook.

Some will say that they need the option for starting the thing remotely. Huh? I can't speak for anyone else, but the last thing I'm gonna do is put a pc of meat in the bath when I go to werk, and turn it on 6 hrs later. Put in ice they say, and it will melt first. Not in either of my containers.

Pay for quality? I agree. But where does that fine line evaporate? Research, research, research. I've always been skeptical of the 'unbelievable deals' one can find on the www. Many of the amazon reviewers mention the screaming deal they got. Makes me wonder if these are refurbished units without saying so. They're also critical of the CS dept in most all cases.

My unit works flawlessly unless it's not perfectly upright. I adjust it and the chattering stops. Love it.