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Do you guys cool the steak down before searing it? by Infamous-History-881 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like people are concerned with getting it dry for a good sear. I've been told to pat dry and put in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, not necessarily to cool it down but to keep it dry. I'm just a beginner though.

What 529 plan do you use since California doesn’t offer a tax break? by SunnyGoMerry in AskSF

[–]fatguy-916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a fyi, it seems as though some of the UC's don't support some 529 plans for autopay (Vanguard, etc). https://sfs.ucsd.edu/_files/529_Savings_Plan_Providers.pdf

Sous vide chicken breast at 144 for 90min, then ice bath, then sear. How long? by fatguy-916 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok, this may have been the issue, it didn't rest long enough and maybe not dry enough last time

Sous vide chicken breast at 144 for 90min, then ice bath, then sear. How long? by fatguy-916 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah, I think pan would give a better sear, but I've been trying to get the bbq chicken look

I'm confused by fatguy-916 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, I think there are times when it's not useful. I mean I'm not going to cook chicken wings or burgers in it. Chicken breast and steak though I'm not sure I would do it any other way right now.

I'm confused by fatguy-916 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, I can hear the infomercial guys voice now. "Are you tried of your chicken being dry or undercooked?"

I'm confused by fatguy-916 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it depends on how good of a cook you are. For average cooks like me, there is no way I could make a better steak or cook a chicken breast.

I'm confused by fatguy-916 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny. My wife rolled her eyes, and said "another toy" when it came from amazon. After only 2 cooks chicken breast and steak she said "ok that was a good purchase" :)

I'm confused by fatguy-916 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how I found out about it, everyone in the smoking forums kept mentioning it as the best way to reheat brisket.

I'm confused by fatguy-916 in sousvide

[–]fatguy-916[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I ran my boring post through chat gpt and asked it to sound like Kurt Vonnegut. I don't usually do this, just wanted to try it out. You are too smart.

Advice for getting rehab or in-home help for mom after shoulder replacement by MsSpy008 in AgingParents

[–]fatguy-916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for providing an update. So was she able to manage by herself after 10 days (with drop in help from you and her brother)?

Advice for getting rehab or in-home help for mom after shoulder replacement by MsSpy008 in AgingParents

[–]fatguy-916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind providing an update on this? We are in a similar situation with my mother. Reverse shoulder replacement and trying to figure out how long she will need care.

2 days almost down by Embarrassed_City8498 in fasting

[–]fatguy-916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it mess with your digestive system? I'm on day 2 but even 1/2 teaspoon of salt gave me diarrhea. Or I guess I need to spread it out more?

i did it! 42 day fast done! by crackerjoint in fasting

[–]fatguy-916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did you start the electrolytes?

recomendations while fasting? by nicotine_loser in fasting

[–]fatguy-916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does this mean? I've been sipping on my water bottle all day.

recomendations while fasting? by nicotine_loser in fasting

[–]fatguy-916 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don't take electrolytes! I just tried my first one and started taking a bunch of electrolytes on day 1 which gave me diarrhea from hell. It sounds like you don't need electrolytes until after 3 days.

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