Comments on: Equipment Review: Smart Ovens

By: Jo Rabie

Jo Rabie — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

ATK is usually my gospel for reviews but I feel this review was very superficial and WAY off on many aspects.
I have the Anova, Brava. ( for 3 years) and Tovala ( I have 3 and have gifted an additional 2 ).
Let’s start with Tovala. Really works well. The Reheat function is outstanding and I use it multiple times a day. It often sells for $99 ( with the meal plan delivery for 6 weeks ) and right now it is $49 with the meal plan. The meals aren’t inexpensive but very tasty and convenient. It also recognizes and scans the code for many Trader Joe’s and other items. You can easily fit in a spatchcocked chicken.
The comparison of the water used is somewhat misleading. Yes, it does only use a cup of water. The Anova uses distilled water but that tank of water lasts forever. So it’s not a drawback at all. I have had great success with everything the Anova has cooked and baked and I love the app and temperature probe. So I’m not seeing the issues that the reviewers found. I don’t make ribs so I can’t comment on the success of ribs in any of the items. Chicken doesn’t take forever. And chicken cooked with steam and convection are outstanding in any oven which utilizes steam as long as you get that skin crisp at the end. The Anova is the largest of these ovens and has a large footprint ( so you need to have the counter space to put it as opposed to some of the others which are toaster oven sized. ) But you can fit a LOT in it as well as large items ( turkey).
Brava does some things exceptionally well. There are some features in the app that I wish they would fix and the display screen on the top of the oven is awkwardly placed unless you are 6 foot tall. Some of the pluses are their searing functions which produce excellent crispy results. The app is constantly being updated with lots of recipes constantly updating with a great support network. Disadvantage: The cost needs to be taken into account. By the time you have purchased all the necessary pans and chef’s cast iron casserole dish ( which are all excellent and well designed btw ) you are looking at $1500.

By: Daryl Greene

Daryl Greene — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

Lost all hope with ATK… Thought you were not biased, but briefly talking about ovens you are not paid to sponsor says A LOT! By the way, I have the Anova Precision Oven and cooked a 17.5lbs turkey in four and a half hours through the Sous Vide method with quick top sear with the top broiler. Nine out nine family members loved it. Anyone looking at this video, do yourself a favor and watch real world home cooks using this oven and join the FB groups. 😊

By: Mike Bates

Mike Bates — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

No Joule Smart Oven?

By: MUHerd37

MUHerd37 — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

Had the Tovala for a while now and really like it. It does meat so well because of the steam. Keeps them juicy. Just did a 3lb turkey breast for Thanksgiving and it did great.

By: Ginger Welch

Ginger Welch — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

I found a referral code offering the Tovola oven at $49 with a $50 meal credit. I followed the link, said I could buy it for that price and no…the price changed right before my eyes. False advertising!!! I wouldn’t trust company at all!

By: Kirk Johnson

Kirk Johnson — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

Please review Combination Ovens-microwave, airfry, broil, steam, etc. Thank you 🙂

By: Terry Lynn

Terry Lynn — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

This is the first review which didn't like Anova, I've heard only good things about. Been considering buying it for its steam and "sous vide" features, and exact temperature control.

By: Stephen Tan

Stephen Tan — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

Please inform viewers that's this is a paid review.

By: Pete's Shredder.

Pete's Shredder. — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

Surprised to see the Anova do so badly. Ive had one for a while, and I find it pretty remarkable. I have the 240v Euro version, which seems to heat up quicker than the US version, maybe this would explain why you had problems with cooking time, but I certainly don't have that issue. The app isnt perfect, but there are only one or two things I dont like about it. Initially connected it to the wifi was an absolute pain, took ages, kept going wrong, but once it connected, it stayed perfectly fine ever since. The steam coming out the bottom has not caused any problems for me, but I guess it has to come out somewhere. I love it, I use it every day, and everything I cook in it, it does perfectly.

By: Andy Hasler

Andy Hasler — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:48:09 +0000

you obviously are using the Anova incorrectly, we use them 8-12 hours a day in our cafe , they are up their with high end combinations ovens .
in these real world these are the best home combi oven on the market. if you don’t know how to use something learn before you put your foot in ya mouth