This was my first attempt at picahna and I have to say it was very good!!
So I got 2 picanha’s from Costco, one is sous vide (SV) the other is reverse seared (RS).
SV- 137 for 7 hours, rested 20 minutes, seasoned, seared, rested, sliced.
RS- seasoned, dry brined overnight, 1 hour on grill @ 250, rested 30 minutes, seared, sliced.
My vote is for RS, it had soo much more flavor than the SV, which had great texture just not a lot of flavor.
Vote which one looks better visually
by stripes177
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Did you not season the SV one before putting it in the water bath?? That’s probably why the other one was so much better. If you’re only cooking 7 hours you could have definitely dry brined it as well, or seasoned/sealed/rested before cooking.
Hands down RS
Sous vide is overrated as fuck
That sous vide looks like boiled chicken
You know which one looks better. Lol
I think you need to refine your sous vide game. Dry brine it just like the RS one. Let it air chill for a day like that, then season and place in your vacuum pouch (or equivalent) to sous vide it.
I’d also suggest 128 instead of 137, as it looks a little overcooked. And you might not need 7 hours at temp to cook it properly. If you have a Thermoworks RFX wireless thermometer, you can figure out the time perfectly.
*Then* compare the two.
Honestly, reverse searing is pretty reliable and easy. I bet the sous vide comes out a little better, but not enough to matter.
Where sous vide is really handy is preparing the dish early, and holding it until just before you’re ready to eat.
Both will work great for specific recipes. I don’t think either is bad
I started looking at the pictures before even reading the post and didn’t know what SV or RS, so there’s no preconceived notices involved. Anyways, long story short RS is recommended by nine out of ten carnivores.
RS and it all depends on what you enjoy
That looks nice 😋
Reverse sear for the win!
I’ll take the option not cooked in a plastic bag.
I thought this was the top of someone’s head with braids.
I know health is worth downvotes on this sub but idc I’m gonna say it anyway. I’m not eating food in hot plastic. RS gets my vote
No comparison. Reverse for the WIN!!
Don’t care LEMME EAT IT 🤤
Oh definitely reverse sear.
You got that grilling set at Costco.
Look I love this sub but y’all gotta start using real plates. Find god
Well executed live fire beats SV in most every way. SV has its place, it’s the best way for consistency when making a steak.
Reverse su vide or sensually vaporized? I know which I’m picking.