What's a Sous Vide Machine?

A sous vide machine uses a heated metal coil to warm water to a constant temperature, never fluctuating to high or low extremes. ... Proteins like steak, pork, chicken, and fish cook for elongated periods of time, slowly heating up until the entire piece of protein reaches the temperature of the water.

What is the point of sous vide?

Sous vide, which means “under vacuum” in French, refers to the process of vacuum-sealing food in a bag, then cooking it to a very precise temperature in a water bath. This technique produces results that are impossible to achieve through any other cooking method.

What is the advantage of sous vide cooking?

Cooking sous vide gives you the freedom to vacuum pack your food, place it in water, set the temperature, and walk away. Unlike traditional cooking methods where you have to watch and check on your food, items prepared using sous vide will cook to perfection and keep your chef's hands free for other tasks.