Sous Vide is here ... and it's here to stay!

Sous vide is a cooking technique that involves sealing food in airtight bags and submerging them in a water bath at a precise temperature for an extended period of time. This method is becoming increasingly popular among professional chefs and home cooks alike, thanks to its ability to produce perfectly cooked meats and vegetables with minimal effort.

One of the main benefits of sous vide cooking is that it allows you to achieve a level of precision and consistency that is difficult to achieve with traditional cooking methods. By cooking food at a precise temperature, you can ensure that it is cooked to your desired level of doneness every time. This is especially useful when cooking meats, as it eliminates the guesswork involved in trying to determine when a steak, for example, is cooked to medium-rare.

Another benefit of sous vide cooking is that it preserves the moisture and flavor of meats and vegetables. Because the food is sealed in an airtight bag, it is not exposed to the dry heat of the oven or grill, which can cause it to dry out. Instead, the food cooks in its own juices, which helps to keep it moist and flavorful.

Here is an example recipe for sous vide NY strip steak:

Ingredients:

* 2 (8 oz) NY stip steaks

* Salt and pepper

* 1 tablespoon of butter

* fresh rosemary

Instructions:

1. Season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. Place the steaks in a vacuum seal bag and seal it using a vacuum sealer. Alternatively, you can use a ziploc bag and remove all it’s air (there are plenty of online videos on the best way to do that!).

3. Preheat your sous vide water bath to 131°F (55°C) for medium-rare or 140°F (60°C) for medium.

4. Once the water bath reaches the desired temperature, carefully lower the bagged steaks into the water bath.

5. Cook for around 2 hours, even as much as 3 hours, but try not to cook it much more than that since it will eventually change the texture of the meat.

6. Remove the steaks from the water bath and pat them dry with paper towels.

7. Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat and add the butter and rosemary

8. Once the butter has melted, carefully place the steaks in the skillet and sear them for 1 minute per side, basting with butter as they sear.

9. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.

10. Serve and enjoy!

Sous vide cooking is a great way to achieve perfectly cooked meats and vegetables with minimal effort. It allows you to cook food at a precise temperature, which eliminates the guesswork involved in traditional cooking methods. Additionally, it preserves the moisture and flavor of meats and vegetables, which results in a delicious and succulent meal. If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a shot!