A sous vide machine may look fancy, but it’s actually super simple to use. That means that our favorite sous vide recipes are actually easy to make. The ingenious machine can be used to make almost anything and leads to fantastic, foolproof results. Tough cuts of meat turn ridiculously tender and juicy, while delicate foods (such as egg recipes and custards) maintain their precious texture right up until the point when you’re ready to eat. Plus, using your vacuum sealer (which you’ll need to sous vide) for food storage or freezing leftovers increases their shelf life and avoids freezer burn.
But first thing’s first: What is a sous vide cooker? The sous vide machine cooks food in a water bath at a controlled temperature, helping to cook your food to the ideal level of doneness. Think: perfectly medium-rare steak or never-dry chicken breast. First, the food is vacuum-sealed in a bag or jar (pro tip: season your food with spices, marinades or aromatics before it goes into the vacuum sealer), then the bag is lowered into a pot of water, which is heated using the sous vide. The machine maintains the temperature of the water, making this a completely hands-off cooking method. Just set the temperature, lower the food into the water, and walk away.
While we love to use this new-school cooking method for next-level steaks and poultry, it also works for fish and vegetables. Fish has never been flakier than in a sous vide machine, and vegetables maintain their freshness as if they’ve just been plucked from the ground. There’s so much the sous vide can do, and our round-up of beginner-friendly recipes is a great place to start.
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Sous Vide Steak
Usually a tricky cut of meat to cook to desired doneness, beef is virtually impossible to overcook (or undercook!) using a sous vide machine.
Get the recipe for Sous Vide Steak »
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Steak Salad With Charred Green Onions and Beets
Layered with perfectly cooked steak, savory onions, bitter radicchio and sweet, earthy beets, this salad is absolutely dinner-worthy.
Get the recipe for Steak Salad with Charred Green Onions and Beets »
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Sous Vide Pesto Chicken
Juicy, flavorful chicken drizzled with simple store-bought pesto is a cinch to make in your sous vide.
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5-Ingredient Sous-Vide Salmon With Asian Sauce
A super-flavorful sauce made with oyster sauce, garlic and ginger brings a ton of interest to this simple, 5-ingredient dinner.
Get the recipe from Omnivore's Cookbook »
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Sous Vide Steak Sashimi With Ponzu Dressing
Ponzu dressing, made with yuzu juice, rice vinegar and soy sauce, creates the perfect punchy pairing to juicy steak.
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Roast Beef
Cook this affordable cut of meat low and slow for the juiciest and most tender results.
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Sous Vide Crème Brûlée
Gently cooking crème brûlée results in the perfect creamy custard consistency.
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Sous Vide Turkey Roulade
Rolled with a lemon, garlic and herb spice mix, this might just be the most flavorful turkey ever.
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Sous-Vide Chuck Roast
Transform a generally tough cut into medium-rare perfection.
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Cheesy Sous Vide Egg Bites
Fluffy bites made with just 3 ingredients? Breakfast is served.
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24-Hour Sous Vide Ribs
Yes, these ribs cook for 24 hours in your sous vide machine, and yes, they are 100% worth it.
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Sous Vide Turkey
Never fear dry turkey again— try cooking a bone-in turkey breast in your sous vide and you won't go back to the oven.
Get the recipe from Fit Foodie Finds »
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Sous Vide Chicken Breasts
Learn how to make basic sous vide chicken breasts, then let your imagination run wild with different spice and seasoning combos.
Get the recipe from Platings + Pairings »
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Sous Vide Infused Vodka
Sous vide isn't just for food! Turn a regular spirit into a fruity concoction in just a few hours, then use it to jazz up your favorite classic co*cktail.
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Mini Sous Vide Strawberry Cheesecakes
Here's how to instantly transform your desserts into something special: Make 'em mini!
Get the recipe from Blue Jean Chef »
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Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin With Ginger, Honey and Rosemary
Marinate the pork in honey, olive oil, ginger, garlic and lemon for maximum flavor.
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Sous Vide Balsamic Chicken
While the chicken cooks, simmer balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, brown sugar and smashed garlic cloves together for the best-ever sauce.
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Sous Vide Poached Eggs
Rich in flavor, yet light as air, these eggs turn into a texture that can only be achieved in the sous vide.
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Sous Vide Potatoes
Warning: this potato side dish is so good, it might just outshine your main.
Get the recipe from Salt Pepper Skillet »
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Sous Vide Pork Chops
Finish these juicy chops on the grill or cast iron skillet to bring on the char— and flavor.
