Sous Vide smoked pumpkin purée

Looking to elevate your autumn dinners with a cozy, gourmet twist? This smoked pumpkin purée, slow-cooked sous vide, is the perfect seasonal side dish. The sous vide method enhances the pumpkin’s natural sweetness and locks in its velvety texture, while a hint of smoke adds depth and warmth.

Serve it with a beautifully seared steak, roast poultry, or as part of a festive vegetarian dish. 

Ingredients

• 1 medium pumpkin (or approx. 800 g peeled pumpkin flesh), cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, adds sweetness)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• A few drops of liquid smoke or a pinch of smoked salt (optional)

Equipment

• Sous vide stick
• Vacuum sealer
• Vacuum bags
• Sousvide waterbowls

Preparation method

1. Set up your sous vide

Preheat your sous vide stick to 85°C. Fill your water container and prepare your vacuum bag.

2. Season the pumpkin

Add the cubed pumpkin, butter, olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to a vacuum bag. Gently mix the ingredients together in the bag, then seal it tightly.

3. Cook

Submerge the bag into the preheated water bath and cook for 1 hour, until the pumpkin is fork-tender and infused with flavor.

4. Blend and finish

Remove the bag from the water. Carefully transfer the contents, including all melted juices,  into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and silky.

For an extra smoky note, add a few drops of liquid smoke or a pinch of smoked salt, then blend again. Adjust seasoning to taste.

5. Serving ideas

This pumpkin purée is delicious as a side for steak, duck, or roast chicken. For a festive touch, serve it in mini roasted pumpkins, or pair it with our Sousvide entrecôte Steak for an unforgettable autumn meal.

Smooth, smoky, and perfectly balanced, this pumpkin purée is a versatile side that elevates any dish, from sous vide steak to roast duck. A true seasonal favourite.

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