Author Archives: SousVide Supreme

Sous Vide Cauliflower Puree

Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS 1 medium head cauliflower, washed and trimmed of leaves 2 tablespoons (2 8 g) butter Salt and pepper to taste 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 ml) heavy cream   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 180-185F/82-85C. Cut the head of cauliflower in half and then slice the halves into 1/2-inch thick (1.25 cm) slices. Arrange the slices in a large cooking pouch, evenly distributed in a single layer without overcrowding. Add the butter, salt and pepper and vacuum seal the pouch very tightly. Submerge the pouch in the water oven and … Read More

Easter Ham and Eggs Scramble

Serves 2 (Easy to make in multiples, but keep each pouch to this amount for even cooking.) INGREDIENTS 4 spears asparagus, trimmed and diagonally cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces 1/4 red bell pepper, seeded, cored, and diced small 1/4 sweet onion, peeled and diced small 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter 4 eggs, beaten well 2 ounces (57 g) cooked ham, diced small 1 ounce (30 ml) heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence Salt and pepper to taste   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 167F/75F. In a skillet, over medium high heat, sauté the asparagus, bell … Read More

Gefilte Fish Better Than Bubby’s

With Passover approaching, we asked Israeli chef Yair Feinberg if he had a great sous vide recipe for the holiday. Not only did he share his special recipe for sous vide gefilte fish, but he also wrote a guest blog post to accompany it. We thank Chef Feinberg for creating a moist, flavorful take on a traditional recipe. ‘Gefilte fish’ is a classic fare in the Ashkenazi-Jews’ kitchen. A popular holiday dish that is usually served as first course on Rosh HaShana, Pesach and Shabbath, ‘gefilte’ means stuffed. The original dish was made from chopped freshwater fish and then stuffed … Read More

Celebrate St. Paddy’s in Sous Vide Style

On St. Patrick’s Day, whether you’re Irish or just wish you were, there’s no better way to celebrate than with good food, good drink, and good friends! We recommend a steaming bowl of our hearty sous vide Irish Stew, a slab of hot soda bread with creamy Irish butter, and a cold Guinness to celebrate! So gather together with your friends around a pint and a bowl for the wearin’ o’ the green! You’ll find more delicious stews, soups and delicious one pot sous vide meals in our Sous Vide One Pots cookbook. Erin go bragh!  

New York Strip Steak Sous Vide

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 (2-inch/5 cm thick) New York strip steaks salt and black pepper to taste finely minced fresh rosemary (or other herbs) 4 tablespoons (60 g) rainbow peppercorns, crushed 2 tablespoons (28.5 g) butter 3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to desired serving temperature (134F/56.5C for medium rare; 140F/60C for medium; 150F/65.5C for medium well.) Sprinkle both sides of meat lightly with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Vacuum seal each steak in a cooking pouch. Submerge the pouches in the water oven and for at least 4 hours (and up to … Read More

Chile Lime Salmon Sous Vide

Serves 2 INGREDIENTS For the salmon 1 pound (0.45 kg) filet salmon (about 1-inch/2.5 cm thick), skin and pin bones removed 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) Maldon sea salt (or Kosher salt) 4 kafir lime leaves 1 Thai red chili, split and seeded 4 slices fresh lemon For Serving Commercially prepared wasabi cream Raspberry Chipotle or Red Pepper Chile Glaze (recipes follow) Pickled Blueberries INSTRUCTIONS Cooking the salmon Fill and preheat SousVide Supreme to 126F/52C. (or your preferred degree of doneness for salmon.) Cut the filet into two similarly sized pieces; season each one lightly with salt or brine beforehand. (We recommend … Read More

Sous Vide Quick Poached Eggs

Serves 1 to 24 INGREDIENTS 1 to 24 eggs in their shells   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 167F/ 75C. Gently drop the eggs (as many as you need) into the water oven. At this temperature you MUST set the timer for 15 minutes and remove the eggs at that point. (Leave them too long and you will have lovely hard boiled eggs! If you don’t want to time them, set your water oven to 148F/ 64C and leave them an hour or longer.) Gently lift the eggs from the water (using the lifting rack of the … Read More

Fresh Pea Puree

Serves 4 or more Ingredients 1 recipe cooked Fresh Green Peas 1/2 to 1 cup (120 to 240 ml) chicken or vegetable broth (you may not use it all) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Put the cooked peas and about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the broth into a blender and puree. Add more broth, a splash at a time, until the puree is smooth and reaches the desired consistency–thicker or thinner as the occasion demands. (All the whole cup or even a second cup and you’ll have a lovely, velvety green pea soup!) Check the seasoning level and add … Read More

Sous Vide Minted Baby Heirloom Carrots

Serves 2 to 4 INGREDIENTS 1 bunch baby heirloom carrots, washed, trimmed, and sliced into coins 1 teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Fresh mint leaves, minced   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 183F/84C. Put carrots into a small (quart/0.9 liter) cooking pouch. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper to the pouch and vacuum seal. Submerge the pouch in the water oven and cook for 30 minutes. Remove carrots from pouch, sprinkle with mint, and serve

Butter Poached Sous Vide Lobster

Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 (4 to 5 ounce/115 to 145 g) lobster tails, defrosted, 6 tablespoons (86) unsalted butter, cut into pieces Kosher or sea salt 1 sprig fresh tarragon Fresh lemon wedges for serving   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 140F/60C. Remove the meat from the lobster tails in one piece. Arrange the lobster tails side by side in a small (quart/0.9 liter) cooking pouch. Add the butter, a scant pinch of salt, and the tarragon to the pouch and vacuum seal. Submerge the pouch in the water oven to cook for 20 to 30 minutes. … Read More

Chocolate Zabaglione

Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 8 large egg yolks 1 cup (192 g) sugar Pinch salt 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry Marsala 1/3 cup (37 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup (60 ml) whipping cream, or heavy cream 1 pound (0.45 kg) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and quartered   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 165F/74C. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, salt and Marsala. Add cocoa powder and whisk until completely combined, then add cream and whisk well. Pour the egg mixture into a large (gallon/3.8 liter) zip-closure cooking pouch. Use the displacement method (Archimedes’ … Read More

Lobster Linguini Sous Vide

Courtesy of Pam McKinstry (svkitchen.com) Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the linguini 4 (4 to 5 ounce/115 to 145 g) lobster tails, defrosted, 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, divided use Kosher or sea salt 3 tablespoons (45 ml) minced fresh tarragon, divided use 12 ounces (340 g) dried linguine 3 tablespoons (45 ml) very finely minced shallot Pinch of red pepper flakes, or to taste ⅓ cup (80 ml) dry white wine ½ cup (120 ml) Cheater’s Lobster Stock (recipe follows) 6 to 8 ounces (170 to 225 g) baby spinach 2 tablespoons (30 ml) crème … Read More