Ugh, that whole sear-ahead idea gives me flashbacks... we tried holding a batch of pre-seared pork chops warm once and they turned into leather shoes in the window. The sous vide was perfect but that hold just killed the texture. Maybe it works for some cuts but it really messed up our flow that night.

I mean, it's just a hoof file though. Idk if you need a whole plan for it.

Yeah, vortex tubes are a must... but that air bill though. It's a trade-off for sure.

My buddy had the same problem last year putting in a mailbox. That clay was like concrete. He ended up mixing a bag of sand into the concrete when he set the post. It didn't fight the clay as much and let the water drain better. He said it set up solid and hasn't moved an inch since, even after a wet winter. That little bit of sand made all the difference.

Is ghosting really that big of a deal?