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Sous-Vide Clash of the Ribeyes (Delta-T vs. Equilibrium)

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  These two Ribeyes are cut from the same primal to give uniformity and accuracy for the analysis. I've been playing around with Delta-T for about 18 months or so but have never done a side-by-side examination. Although I believe my analysis and my opinions are very subjective, these times are precise. Why is the analysis subjective? Taste, Mouthfeel, Texture, and Chew are all opinions. The Temps and Times are my choices based on years of experience. Changing just one of these variables would alter the results. That being said, I consider this to be a fair and honest evaluation of both cooking methods.    I've cooked my fair share of Ribeyes, and I believe this would be a great muse for this test. If you are curious about why I chose these temps for the Ribeyes, you can read my article HERE . I've written about and documented a few blog Posts on Delta-T, and they can be found HERE & HERE .   I used an electronic caliper to determine the thickness. Measuring the  thick

Sous-Vide Egg Bites

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In early 2017 Starbucks launched these charming little globules we all know as Egg-Bites, and in late 2019 they were discontinued. I can only assume they abandoned the Egg Bites in the wake of the competition and copycats. Costco started selling them for a significantly discounted price. The Starbucks version cost $4.45 plus a tip to the server, and the Costco version came in at $2.50.   I tried them once or twice, and I thought they were pretty damn good but believed the serving size was way too small, not to mention the price tag too. Even if I bought them at Costco, I would need to eat at least 4 of them to become satiated.  Over the next few years, I started making them occasionally and decided it about time I scribbled out a post. My recipe is nothing you have not seen on the web. Essentially this recipe is a copy of a copy cat with a tweak or two a few opinions.  Before I begin, I wanted to address the cooking vessels. I've tried them all!!! These are just a few I have tried.