ChefSteps • What is Sous Vide?

Sous vide is a French phrase that is often translated as "under vacuum." And for many chefs, sous vide is synonymous with cooking vacuum packaged food. But the idea of cooking food sealed inside packing isn't new.

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[kevinor]

Does anyone know if I could infuse liquor in a coffee thermos using joule

[anonymouswhite]

is it really safe to use ziploc bags for sous vide??

[joefur]

This is like watching Gollum finding the ring.

[Alpha-Alpha]

Hello.  Would you please advice, what type of Plastic Boxes  you are using for the Sou Vide cooking?  I would like to buy that box….. :)  It looks clean and tidy

[chefsteps]

sounds like someone has a secret crush

[maxsanchez]

Sous vide is where you cook your food in plastic bags that then leach chemicals into your food 😁