There are two types of equipment you need for sous vide cooking: heat regulators and vacuum sealers. We'll take a look at some of the various options of each kind.
Many people interested in learning sous vide cooking are turned off by how expensive the sous vide equipment can be. While it is true that much of the higher end equipment can get costly, it is still less expensive than many normal kitchen appliances (a Viking stove can be over $5,000).
We look at the entire range of options you have when purchasing
sous vide equipment, from using a pot on the stove with zip lock bags, to $150 "sous vide controllers", to $1,000 thermal immersion circulators and chambered vacuum sealers.
Just remember, you do not have to bankrupt yourself on expensive sous vide equipment. Start small and test the waters. If you like sous vide cooking then it might be worth spending a little more for some dedicated sous vide equipment.
Did you know we also have an iPhone app for sale? It has over 400 time and temperature combinations for 175 cuts of meat, fish and vegetables. You can find more information in the iTunes store:
Sous Vide App, or you can search on your iPhone or iPad for "Sous Vide" and look for our easy to find icon!
Types of Sous Vide Equipment
To sous vide cook you will need to seal your food before putting them into the water bath. There are several ways to do this, each with their own trade offs.
Proper temperature control of the water bath is crucial to effective sous vide cooking. Temperature fluctuations of a few degrees can drastically change the texture of many types of sous vide dishes.
With all the options for sous vide equipment available it can be hard to determine how to get stared. Some setups run thousands of dollars while others a few hundred. Here's a few of our recommended sous vide setups.
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