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The 5 Best Sous Vide Racks in 2020

There are two main issues with attempting to cook multiple packages at once in a sous vide water bath. First, some foods will naturally want to float during the cooking process, even if you use a vacuum sealer. Second, if you pack too many bags in...

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The 7 Best Sous Vide Bags in 2020 (Plus One We DON’T Recommend)

With the increasing popularity of sous vide cooking comes a sometimes-overwhelming increase in the number of available options, too. Long gone are the days of “just use a Ziploc.” While you absolutely still can, there are many more options that have...

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The 6 Best Sous Vide Torches in 2020

One of the biggest struggles with sous vide cooking is that you end up with food that’s cooked through, but missing the gorgeous caramelization or Maillard reaction (depending on what you’re cooking) on the outside. This means your steak doesn’t...

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Close-up shot of metal rack inside metal container full of water.
Kitchen Gear

The 5 Best Sous Vide Racks in 2020

There are two main issues with attempting to cook multiple packages at once in a sous vide water bath. First, some foods will naturally want to float during the cooking process, even if you use a vacuum sealer. Second...

Kitchen Gear

The 6 Best Sous Vide Torches in 2020

One of the biggest struggles with sous vide cooking is that you end up with food that’s cooked through, but missing the gorgeous caramelization or Maillard reaction (depending on what you’re cooking) on the outside...

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The 7 Best Chamber Vacuum Sealers for 2020

Once you’re deeply into sous vide or food preservation, it makes sense to get a great vacuum sealer. They help with air removal, letting you cook food more evenly or store it more effectively. But the typical external...

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The 7 Best Sous Vide Cookers for 2020

Every year, it gets easier and easier to bring sous vide technology into your home. And now, there are two distinct kinds of home sous vide machines: all-in-one sous vide cookers and immersion circulators. These all-in...