One of my favorite cooking methods is sous vide, which uses a low-temperature water bath to heat food to the perfect internal temperature, which kills pathogens with little risk of overcooking. It's a ...

Read more: The Most Useless Cooking Utensils, According To Chefs Sous vide cooking requires vacuum sealing food in an airtight container. You can use a Ziploc bag or most microwave safe plastic ...

Do I need a vacuum sealer for sous vide? No, you can sous vide using zipper-top bags, but a vacuum sealer can help make the process easier. "Although you can use zipper top or silicone bags [for ...

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By the time I finished, the water was ready. I don't vacuum-seal my bags for sous-vide recipes. Some sous-vide recipes call for vacuum-sealed bags, but I've always been able to get enough of the ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University.