Category Archives for "Sous Vide"

The Best Sous Vide Circulators Under $100

If you’re looking for the best sous vide circulator under $100, we’ve got some good options for you.Even if you’re not on a budget, you may want to consider one of these circulators. Because not only are they the best sous vide circulators under $100, they can compete head to head with many of the […]

Sous Vide: Passing Fad or Here to Stay?

In less than 5 years, sous vide cooking has moved from the food geekery fringes into the mainstream spotlight. Immersion circulators have become a popular gift item for cooks and food lovers. Food blogs–and not just “modernist” ones–have exploded with sous vide recipes and techniques. It’s a craze that’s taken the culinary world by storm.But […]

The Best Vacuum Sealers on Amazon Under $100 (Besides FoodSaver)

If you’re looking for the best vacuum sealer under $100 but aren’t sure what features you want, we can help. Find out how to save money, time, and food with these amazing appliances.  This review is limited to:Edge sealers (no chamber sealers or handheld sealers)Under $100Non-FoodSaver brands (see here for reviews of best-selling FoodSaver models)An average […]

6 Ways to Minimize Sous Vide Plastic Use

The idea of sous vide is appealing, but yeah, we get it: using all that plastic gives you pause. After all, you use cloth shopping bags, you have a stainless water bottle, you’ve converted to mason jars and pyrex for most of your food storage, and (of course) you recycle. You’re doing your part, and […]

Sous Vide Time and Temperature Tables for Proteins

The following sous vide time and temperature tables are adapted from the Modernist Cuisine Kitchen Manual. Here are a few general tips on cooking proteins sous vide:​​Add seasonings as desired and small amount of fat (butter, olive oil) to bags before cooking.Use small amounts of salt (if any) for long cooks (more than 12 hrs).Bolded times […]

Is Sous Vide Cooking Safe?

Sous vide has taken the culinary world by storm in the past couple of years. It’s easy, convenient, and perfect for so many cooking tasks. And, it makes your life easier at the same time.  But is it safe? Table of Contents First of All, What Is Sous Vide?Concern #1: Low Temperature CookingWhat Is The […]

How to Save Time, Money, and Food With Your Sous Vide + Vacuum Sealer

You may think sous vide cooking is just the latest food fad, but did you know that it could also help you save money, waste less food, and make mealtimes quick and easy? If you have a sous vide circulator or water oven, a vacuum sealer, and some freezer space, you can start saving time and […]

3 Easy Things to Try With Your New Sous Vide Cooker: Proteins, Desserts, and Leftovers

Got a new sous vide cooker–circulator or water bath? Here are a few things to try–some basic, some you may not have thought of. This is by no means a complete list. But sous vide does all of these things particularly well. Table of Contents 1. Proteins (You Don’t Have to Brown)Chicken or Turkey BreastSalmon […]

The Joule Sous Vide Circulator: Next Generation Cool

If you’re a techno-geek and are in the market for a sous vide circulator, you should definitely consider the Joule sous vide circulator. It’s one of the coolest kitchen products on the market right now!  Table of Contents Introducing JouleWhat is Sous Vide?What Makes the Joule Sous Vide Circulator Great?Ability to Hold TemperatureSpeed (Power)User InterfaceWater […]

Sous Vide Accessories: What to Buy, What to Skip

The right sous vide accessories will enhance your sous vide cooks without adding a great deal more to either your budget or your shelf space. As with anything, you can really go nuts, but you don’t have to. Here we recommend the wisest places to invest your money, and also show you where you can […]

Can Modernist Cuisine Work for Home Cooking? Absolutely!

Modernist Cuisine, a 5-volume set plus recipe book. When Modernist Cuisine came out in 2011, Michael Ruhlman wrote a mixed review of it for the New York Times. He was daunted by the task, and for good reason. The 5-volume set had more than 2,000 pages and as much science in it as it had recipes. On […]

Why Cook With a Sous Vide Circulator? Here’s Why!

So You’re Interested in Sous Vide cooking?!Good for you! Sous vide can revolutionize how you work in the kitchen. It’s probably not something that anyone needs; you can certainly get along without it. But it is an excellent option to have! Whether you appreciate perfectly done steak or just want an easy way to heat […]

Why Every Kitchen Needs a Food Vacuum Sealer (and the Best Ones to Buy)

If you have a food vacuum sealer, you know how revolutionary this appliance can be in your kitchen.  Some statistics say the average American family saves more than $2000 a year on food with a vacuum sealer, and that vacuum-sealed food lasts up to 5 times as long as non-vacuum sealed food.  If you don’t have a […]

The Best Sous Vide Immersion Circulators and Water Ovens

Talk about a multi-tasker! Sous vide technology can make eggs to any doneness, incubate yogurt, pasteurize yolks (as for mayonnaise), poach fruit, cook vegetables, thaw frozen food quickly and without any of the issues of a microwave, and, let’s not forget, create the most perfectly done proteins on the planet (steak, fish, pork butt, ribs, […]