How should I sous vide this to medium rare?

by ssherman1995

13 Comments

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  2. sevenoutdb

    My default for steaks is 132F or 133F for 2 hours, then pat dry with paper towels and sear. I don’t know that I would change this for American wagyu sirloin.

  3. wildcat12321

    it’s a sirloin cap, I’d go 134-137 for 2-5 hours, then a hot sear.

  4. LeadNo9107

    These are my jam, I do them all the time because I can make them a similar taste and texture to the filet.

    I’d go 132 degrees for 2.5 hours, although I’ve done up to 3.5 with no issues. Chill in an ice bath for a few minutes and hit it hot with cast iron or steel (or whatever your post bath prep is).

  5. WeaknessEmergency

    135F for 4-5 hours. Then sear to your liking

  6. thekeeper228

    I just did an Australian Wagyu strip sirloin at 137 for 2 hours and then seared in a carbon steel for 1 minute on each side. I like Wagyu, especially A5 closer to medium thane rare. It renders the fat and I think gives it better flavor and mouth feel. Enjoy.

  7. So much bad advice here. The timing depends on the thickness of the steak and if it’s frozen or fresh. If you want medium rare then 129-131 is your target temp. If it’s fresh and 1″ in thickness then you want 45-60min tops 2 hours will be too long.

  8. Axe_dude

    Looks like I’m in the minority here but I swear by 124 for 6-8 hours

  9. TheJumpyBean

    OP I really hope one of these people tells you if the cook from fresh or frozen I am rooting for you!

  10. OCbrunetteesq

    I like 129-130 for mid rare. Can’t really tell how thick those are, but I assume two-ish hours should work.

  11. aprendido

    Adding an hour for frozen seems like a lot to me. At around 130-135, a frozen steak is defrosted in way under an hour.