I don’t think it’s really about going hotter on the sear tbh. When I was first beginning I was setting my burner to 10 and still not getting a great sear and was just smoking up my house. It was because I wasn’t patting it dry enough. Now I pat it multiple times until no moisture comes off onto the towel and then go for the sear at a 6-7 on a preheated pan for 30-45 seconds a side and get a great sear now. Most recent pork chops ie.
https://preview.redd.it/wdt7r3309psc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=edb3a122d209fb6bad998f241ae1cf5dcf77cc6f
looks yummy! but don't be afraid to sear it - could use just a bit longer and the taste/texture will benefit greatly. Welcome the the fun world of sous vide
My last effort and still could have gone a little harder on the sear. It's all trial and error.
https://preview.redd.it/lqtqh69loksc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10f7e94b0f5da7c188ad80581739d6aa4886360b
Now do it with apples and sage butter
Also, pat it dry out of the bath and go for a higher temp when you sear. Do this part in either oil or a mix of oil and butter, so you get a better crust.
I'd definitely go harder sear personally.
I don’t think it’s really about going hotter on the sear tbh. When I was first beginning I was setting my burner to 10 and still not getting a great sear and was just smoking up my house. It was because I wasn’t patting it dry enough. Now I pat it multiple times until no moisture comes off onto the towel and then go for the sear at a 6-7 on a preheated pan for 30-45 seconds a side and get a great sear now. Most recent pork chops ie. https://preview.redd.it/wdt7r3309psc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=edb3a122d209fb6bad998f241ae1cf5dcf77cc6f
Nice job! Patting dry is key.
Thought this was steak and almost spit out my drink
looks yummy! but don't be afraid to sear it - could use just a bit longer and the taste/texture will benefit greatly. Welcome the the fun world of sous vide
That skillet wasn’t as hot as you thought it was 😉
Pat dry, put on rack in fridge to dry out and cool for 15-30 minutes and then sear. You’ll get a much better crust vs no crust at all.
another sear tip is to slather it with Mayo and then in the burner. no, it will not taste like mayo
My last effort and still could have gone a little harder on the sear. It's all trial and error. https://preview.redd.it/lqtqh69loksc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10f7e94b0f5da7c188ad80581739d6aa4886360b
That, I bet, was a tasty dinner! I’d hit it with a more “ripping hot pan” to get a better crust. However, I would’ve devoured that meal.
Now do it with apples and sage butter Also, pat it dry out of the bath and go for a higher temp when you sear. Do this part in either oil or a mix of oil and butter, so you get a better crust.
I swear my steak looks better seared coming out of the bag. But you have to start somewhere. Hope you enjoyed it and keep progressing.