How to Sous Vide - by Daniel Shumski (Paperback)

About the Book

Dan Shumski's at it again! The author of How to Instant Pot takes his expertise decoding a complicated piece of equipment to the sous vide machine! Here's an accessible, thorough, rigorously tested guide to sous vide for the average home cook, with clear instructions on using the equipment, finishing the food once it's been sous vided (e.g., techniques like grilling and reverse searing), and 100 easy, delicious recipes that offer the basics for sous vide-ing everything from chicken to salmon (even eggs and octopus!), and ingenious dishes featuring the results.

Book Synopsis

Perfection--in the bag
Ready to turn out the best steak of your life by sealing it in a plastic bag and simmering it in a bath of warm water?

The technique is called sous vide-- it's how a lot of the pros do it--and now with sous vide devices affordable and available, you can too. Daniel Shumski, the gadget whisperer who demystified the Instant Pot, unlocks the secrets of professional sous vide for home use. He explains step by step the process, timing, precise temperatures by ingredient, best techniques, and ins and outs of the equipment. And then offers 100 brilliant recipes designed to take full advantage of this revolutionary method, plus a dozen unexpected sous-vide hacks (make short-cut "cold-brew" coffee; infuse your olive oil with new flavors!)

With Shumski's guidance, anything can be made better through sous vide, from favorite meats (you'll never cook a chicken breast any other way) to the surprises of sous vide carrots (try them with miso butter) to the showstopping glory of a Berry Cheesecake in a jar.

Review Quotes

"Cooking sous vide (in water with an immersion circulator) can often make dinner prep easier (and more flexible). For anyone who isn't yet convinced, this accessible cookbook from the author of How to Instant Pot will help to demystify the whole process." --Epicurious

"A terrific how-to... In Shumski's estimation, this cooking method is forgiving, flavorful, and foolproof--and his enticing recipes go a long way to prove it." --Publishers Weekly

"Sharing his enthusiasm in an approachable style, Shumski's take on sous vide should get any cook excited to try the technique."--Library Journal