The step-by-step guide to Sous Vide cooking
Welcome to the world of Sous Vide cooking, where precision and taste come together. Behind the simple act of vacuum packaging lies a culinary secret. Imagine: juicy meat, perfectly cooked, and fish that retains its texture. Discover the art of sous vide cooking in this guide, from careful preparation to enchanting aromas. Do you dare to join the sous vide revolution? Because the reward is waiting, and the kitchen is calling.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1: Prepare ingredients
Choose and prepare your favorite ingredients, from meat and fish to vegetables and even desserts. Season them with your favorite herbs and place them in the vacuum bag.
Step 2: Vacuum Sealing
Remove as much air as possible from the vacuum bag with a vacuum pump or a vacuum machine and seal it well. This ensures that the food retains its flavor and is cooked evenly. No vacuum pump or machine? View our selection of different vacuum machines and pumps today!
Step 3: Set temperature
Set the sous vide machine to the desired temperature, for example 64 degrees for salmon or 65 degrees for a perfect piece of steak. These temperatures ensure optimal doneness and juiciness.
Step 4: Timing
Leave the food in the water bath for the recommended time. For thin pieces of meat such as fish fillets and thin chicken fillet this is usually 1 to 2 hours, while large pieces of meat such as a ribeye can take 6 hours to even 2 days, depending on the thickness. The numbers are not rigid rules; they are guidelines. Sous vide adapts to your schedule, so let time do its magic and discover the culinary possibilities of sous vide cooking. For precise cooking times and temperatures, look here.
Step 5: Seal on the grill or pan
Remove the food from the vacuum bag and sear it briefly on a hot grill or in a pan to create a deliciously crispy outside, while the inside remains as juicy as possible.
Step 6: Serve
Present your sous vide masterpiece on a beautiful plate and enjoy the dish's perfect doneness!
In this culinary adventure we discovered the world of sous vide cooking, where time and temperature ensure perfection. From careful preparation to bathing in the water bath. sous vide is not just a preparation method, it is a journey through the culinary flavors of France. Bon appétit!
