Jason Logsdon's Blog, page 30

Modernist Recipes: Simple Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Sous vide pork tenderloin is one of my favorite meals to cook. I like it cooked at 140°F (60°C) I feel is the most tender temperature that still has a "traditional" look and texture. Read the entire entry...

Sous Vide and Modernist Cooking Blog: Mellow Sous Vide Machine Detailed Review

Mellow is the first sous vide machine which can also cool the water bath as well as heat it. This definitely sets it apart from all other sous vide machines on the market.

I was able to spend quite a bit of time with a Mellow that was provided to me by the company for free. This allowed me to run some objective tests on the unit and also to cook numerous items as well. I hope this article will help you better understand the Mellow, its strengths, its weaknesses, and if it might be an appropriate investment for you.

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Modernist Recipes: Sous Vide Turkey Marsala Recipe

This sous vide turkey marsala recipe is a light and flavorful take off of a traditional chicken marsala. I serve it over grains and add some snow peas to bulk up the dish without making it heavy. Read the entire entry...

Modernist Recipes: Simple Sous Vide Pork Chop Recipe

I love a great pork chop, but the frequency at which I cooked them started to dwindle because too often they turned out dry and chewy. Once I got into sous vide though, I could consistently make tender, moist pork chops with a minimal amount of effort! Read the entire entry...

Modernist Recipes: Simple Sous Vide Strip Steak Recipe

Strip steak is the general name for a whole slew of similar cuts such as top loin strip, New York strip, Kansas City strip, top sirloin, top loin, and shell steak. Strip steaks are a tender cut that have nice marbling but are still more lean than a ribeye or chuck steak.

For the temperature, you can pick the doneness that you prefer, my starting recommendations are usually 125°F (51.6°C) for rare, 131°F (55.0°C) for medium rare and or 141°F (60.5°C) for medium. For more on Read the entire entry...

Modernist Recipes: Sous Vide Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Sous vide chicken tikka masala is a rich dish filled with tender, perfectly cooked chicken. It's great on rice or grains and is good any time of the year. Read the entire entry...

Sous Vide and Modernist Cooking Blog: Chatwin Crucial Knife Set Review

We were given a full Chatwin Crucial Knife Set to use and test out. I used the various knives for most of my cooking for about a month.

The short answer is that The Chatwin Crucial Knife Set is a uniquely designed, very cool looking set of knives. The knives are on the lighter side, comfortable to use, cut very easily, and seem to hold their edges. There were a few minor issues I had, so with the higher price it kept them from being a "Top Pick" but they are definitely a "Recommended" knife of ours.

Below are my detailed thoughts on them.

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Modernist Recipes: Sous Vide Turkey Curry with Cauliflower Pilaf Recipe

I love a rich, flavorful curry served over rice, but to lighten it up I'll often use a cauliflower pilaf instead of white rice. The pilaf helps soak up the curry while cooking the turkey first with sous vide ensures that it comes out perfect every time. This sous vide turkey curry recipe is the perfect meal for a healthy but hearty dinner! Read the entire entry...

Modernist Recipes: Smoked Manhattan Recipe

The Manhattan is one of my go-to cocktails and I love to try variations of it. Smoking a Manhattan brings out a lot of the smoky notes from the rye and I love the presentation of it. There are lots of ways to smoke a cocktail, but for this recipe I smoke the already made cocktail using a PolyScience smoking gun. Read the entire entry...

Modernist Recipes: Smoked Sous Vide Scallop Salad Recipe

This smoked sous vide scallop recipe is a light and flavorful salad with just a hint of smoke from a smoking gun. It's great as a side dish or appetizer during summer. Read the entire entry...