Tag Archives: sous vide

Sharone, SousVide Supreme, and the BlogHER Conference

October 8 was the scene in San Francisco as Master Chef’s Sharone Hakman treated the 250-plus BlogHER conference attendees to a luscious short rib and golden beet appetizer. The hunky food tv celeb asked us to share his recipe with the sous vide faithful, so we could all enjoy a taste of what was on the menu. We’re happy to oblige! Sharone Hakman’s Porcini Encrusted Braised Short Ribs with Golden Beets and Pearl Onions Time: 48 Hours Serves: 8-10 1 pound (0.45 kg) of trimmed boneless short ribs 2 packages (1 ounce/ 30 g each) dried porcini mushrooms 4 whole … Read More

Master Chef’s Sharone Hakman masters the SousVide Supreme Vacuum Sealer

Although he had a little trouble using the suction vacuum-sealer on Episode 6 of Fox’s Master Chef series, Sharone Hakman has studied up and will demonstrate his sous vide vacuum-sealing prowess at the BlogHER conference October 8 in San Francisco! Take a look at his clock-ticking, vacuum-sealing struggle in this video clip from the Master Chef Season 1, Episode 6… The pressure of the chef competition must have really been great, because nothing could be simpler to operate than a SousVide Supreme Vacuum Sealer.  Yet, under the gun, both Sharrone and even Chef Gordon Ramsey somehow missed the obvious: the … Read More

SousVide Supreme In Julia’s Kitchen at the Smithsonian

In the summer of 2010, the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC launched a culinary kids camp that included a visit to Julia Child’s iconic kitchen that is now a part of the permanent Smithsonian collection and an introduction to cooking, including use of the SousVide Supreme. We on the SousVide Supreme team were delighted to be featured in such rarefied culinary company and more excited yet that a group of 4th to 6th graders got the chance to prove that using the water oven really is so simple a kid can do it (with adult supervision, of course!) We hope … Read More

Richard Blais fetes Food Fete NY crowd with melted pork jowl

Recently Chef Richard Blais treated the crowd at NYC’s Food Fete to one of his latest sous vide delicacies:  Melted Pork Jowl with Homemade SousVide Ricotta.  Just reading the words makes me hungry!  What’s not to love about pork fat and cheese?  So we pressed him to share his secret with us all, and here it is!

Tame That Salmon!

As this New Yorker cartoon suggests, this fish is worth waiting for! (Fortunately, as sous vide cooking times go, it’s not much of a wait.)

Salmon with Cucumber Dill Sauce

Courtesy of Douglas Baldwin Serves 4 Time 50 minutes INGREDIENTS For the salmon fillets 1 ½ pounds (0.7 kg) skinless salmon fillets 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter 1/2 small onion, peeled and chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 4 whole cloves 1 bay leaf 1 lemon,  for juice For the cucumber dill sauce ½ cup shredded cucumber (about 1 cucumber, peeled and shredded) 1 cup (60 ml) sour cream 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise 1 tablespoon (8 g) minced fresh parsley 1 scant teaspoon (2 g) dill weed salt and black pepper to taste   INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the SousVide Supreme to … Read More

Scallops Sous Vide

Courtesy of Douglas Baldwin Serves 4 Time 40 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ½ pounds (0.7 kg) large fresh scallops (diver caught) 2-3 tablespoons (30 to 40 ml) high-smoke-point oil (peanut, safflower or vegetable) Salt and black pepper to taste   INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the SousVide Supreme to 140F/60C. Wash the scallops in clear water and pat dry with paper towels. If it remains, remove the tough tendon attachment with a sharp knife. Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper. Put 1 or 2 scallops per cooking pouch and vacuum/seal. Place the pouches into the pouch rack of the SousVide Supreme and cook for 30 to 40 … Read More

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

Courtesy of Douglas Baldwin Time: 2 hours Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 (6 ounce/170 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 40 ml) high smoke point oil, such as grape seed, peanut, safflower, or vegetable Salt and black pepper to taste   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 146F/63.5C. Place each chicken breast into a separate food pouch and vacuum/seal. Place the sealed pouches into the pouch rack of the SousVide Supreme and cook for at least 2 hours. Remove the chicken breasts from their pouches and pat them dry with paper towels. Heat the … Read More

Perfect Sous Vide Poached Eggs

Foolproof Method This method is foolproof and not exquisitely time dependent once at least 45 minutes has passed.  It is inherently a function of temperature, which should be adjusted up or down in single degree increments to get the yolk and white exactly as you like it.  Once you do, you can dial it in and know that your eggs will always be just perfect according to your preferences. Makes up to 12 eggs INGREDIENTS 1 to 12 large eggs   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 147F/64C Put eggs, in their shells, directly onto the bottom perforated … Read More

Hardboiled Eggs Sous Vide

These eggs are not particularly time dependent and can be left for up to a couple of hours without significant loss of quality. Makes up to 12 eggs INGREDIENTS 1 to 12 large eggs INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme water oven to 167F/75C. Put eggs, in their shells, directly onto the bottom perforated grill of the water oven. Cook for 60 to 120 minutes. Remove from the water oven and quick cool under running water. Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 3 days for later use.

Chicken with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

As the weather warms up, and the sun shines longer, our taste buds start craving foods inspired by the outdoors. This Sous Vide Chicken Recipe from Serious Eats is a perfect recipe to ring in the change in seasons with your SousVide Supreme!  See Recipe on Serious Eats INGREDIENTS 4 skin-on chicken breasts, 6 to 8 ounces each Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 poblano pepper 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons of oil reserved 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice … Read More

Washingtonian Article about Sous Vide, and its place in the Future of Cooking

Here are two very interesting Washingtonian articles about the development of Sous Vide and its place in restaurant kitchens throughout the world. There is a follow up article and review about the SousVide Supreme finally bringing professional cooking techniques available in the home.  Washingtonian “Welcome to the Future of Food” Washingtonian SousVide Supreme Review