The Art of Sous Vide: How to Cook Tender Steak Without Fancy Equipment

TLDRSous vide is a French cooking method that involves placing meat in a vacuum-sealed bag and immersing it in constant temperature water. You can achieve tender steak without fancy equipment by using an ice chest and maintaining the water temperature. Season the meat, vacuum seal it, and place it in the ice chest with 140-degree water for two hours. Then, sear the steak to add color and enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Key insights

🔥Sous vide is a French method of cooking that stands for 'under vacuum'. It involves placing meat in a vacuum-sealed bag and cooking it in a constant temperature water bath.

💡You can achieve tender steak without fancy equipment by using an ice chest. Maintain the water temperature at 140 degrees for two hours.

🥩The best cuts of meat for sous vide cooking are the New York strip and faux fillet (certified Angus beef) as they hold up well during the cooking process.

🔪To cook the steak, season it with your favorite seasoning, vacuum seal it, and place it in the water bath for the desired cooking time.

🔥After cooking, sear the steak on a hot grill or use a torch to add color and enhance the flavor.

Q&A

What is sous vide?

Sous vide is a French cooking method that involves vacuum-sealing meat and cooking it at a constant temperature in a water bath.

Do I need fancy equipment to cook sous vide?

No, you can achieve tender steak without fancy equipment. An ice chest can be used to maintain the water temperature.

What cuts of meat are best for sous vide cooking?

The New York strip and faux fillet (certified Angus beef) are great choices for sous vide cooking.

How long should I cook the steak in the water bath?

Cooking times will vary based on the thickness of the steak and desired doneness. A general guideline is two hours for medium-rare.

How do I add color to the steak?

After cooking, you can sear the steak on a hot grill or use a torch to add color and enhance the flavor.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Sous vide is a French cooking method that involves placing meat in a vacuum-sealed bag and cooking it in a constant temperature water bath.

02:26To cook tender steak without fancy equipment, you can use an ice chest to maintain the water temperature.

06:06After cooking the steak in the water bath, you can sear it on a hot grill or use a torch to add color and enhance the flavor.

07:54Allow the cooked steak to rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

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