It seems like I write a ton about vacuum sealers on this site and for good reason. The food being sealed securely in a bag is important to sous vide cooking. So are the sous vide bags themselves. They need to be durable and able to withstand the long cook […]
I’m going a little crazy with looking at vacuum sealers lately because as I’ve said elsewhere, it seems like vacuum sealers are really the weakest link in the whole sous vide process. Unless you happen to luck into buying a really good one. And the thing is, it’s not luck. […]
We’re all trying to eat healthy these days and a terrific way to accomplish this is to add more fish to our meal plans. Mahi-Mahi is a firm, white fish that lends itself to grilling and broiling…and to sous vide preparations. Its taste is a bit subtler than swordfish, but […]
When you scroll a little bit down the page and see what this vacuum sealer looks like (OK take a peek at it right now) you may think it looks a little different than other vacuum sealers. Odd, perhaps. But it performs so well I think you’ll quickly come to […]
Whether or not you have a Weston vacuum sealer like this one that I adore, you can use their brand of high quality bags. They can be used in FoodSaver, Rival, and other brands of vacuum sealers. Let’s take a look at some Weston commercial grade vacuum sealer bags that […]
Sous vide has come a long way in the last ten, twenty years. It used to be prohibitively expensive for home cooks to purchase sous vide equipment, with prices in the $1,000 neighborhood. But thankfully that’s all changed and it has become extremely affordable to get started sous videing in […]
If you’re getting started with sous vide cooking, one of the first things you need to think about is how you will be sealing your bags of food. You have a couple of different options so let’s go ahead and discuss the question, do you need a vacuum sealer for […]
I was talking to my mom about sous vide cooking yesterday and one of the things that struck me was that she thinks it involves too much equipment that she would have to purchase, store, and learn to use. This was really interesting considering she loves to be on QVC […]
As someone who spent many, many years working in food service, I have a deep fondness for commercial-grade equipment and I’m always happy when I can use it in my own kitchen. Is that odd? My mom thinks so, but if you’ve ever worked in a restaurant kitchen then you […]
I was just out walking my dogs and I noticed something interesting that sparked the idea to write about the Ary VacMaster VP215 Chamber Vacuum Sealer. Seems odd right? It’s because there was a Food Saver vacuum sealer sitting in a free box with a pile of other stuff that somebody […]
A good vacuum sealer is a key component to your sous vide process. The problem is many vacuum sealers can be unreliable, and there can be problems with things like getting a good seal or having enough suction to do what it’s supposed to do. Some will perform well for […]
It seems like everyone I know has been talking about things they cook with their Instant Pot. Now, the popular brand has a sous vide machine to add to their lineup. I always love multi-purpose machines since I like to keep the amount of stuff I own to a minimum. […]
I always love talking about vacuum sealers since we use one several times a week in my house for all kinds of things. The Ary VacMaster Pro 350 is an excellent option for you to consider. I find vacuum sealing to be a very satisfying way to spend time in […]
When you’re getting started with sous vide and you’re deciding on equipment, one thing to consider is what kind of bags you’ll be using. If you want to avoid the purchase of a vacuum sealer you do have the option of using sous vide Ziploc bags. Let’s take a look […]
Who Can Resist Sous Vide Pork Carnitas with Fresh Salsa Verde? Whether you’re feeding a crowd for game day, looking for a great take-along meal for your next RVing adventure or nestling in for a long weekend catching up with your favorites on Netflix, this easy sous vide pork carnitas […]