Avalon Bay Sous Vide Stick Product Guide
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Getting To Know Your Avalon Bay Sous Vide Stick
Sous vide is a French term which means “under vacuum” and is used to describe the process of
packaging food in vacuum-sealed pouches and then cooking it in a water bath. Food slowly cooks at
precise low temperatures over a long period of time to achieve succulent, delicious meals. Sealing food
inside pouches allows it to cook in its own juices, along with any added marinades or seasonings. As
such, vitamins, minerals and juices are retained within the food and natural flavors are intensified. This
allows the food to be healthier, more tender and tasty.
Sous vide cooking is great for tougher and lower grade cuts of meat, such as chuck steak, for example, as
the process tenderizes the meat. As it’s difficult to overcook using the sous vide method, you get
perfectly cooked food every time, although you may notice slight alterations in texture. The ability to
cook food in individual pouches makes the sous vide method perfect for families and entertaining, as
you can easily cater to personal tastes and nutritional requirements, and food can be prepared ahead of
time.
Before Your First Use
1.
Remove all packaging materials, stickers or labels from your Sous Vide Stick. Be sure all the parts
(see
List of Main Parts
on page 4) have been included before discarding any packaging materials.
You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date.
2.
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a cloth. Never immerse the upper section of the
appliance in water as it may damage its electrical components.
Assembling your Sous Vide Stick
1.
Place your chosen cooking pot on a clean, flat surface.
Do not place the cooking pot on a
NON heat-resistant surface.
Make sure the Sous Vide Stick is clamped securely to the side of
the cooking pot.
2.
Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet and hold the Start/Stop button for 5 seconds.
The Sous Vide Stick will beep, and the indicator lights and control panel will light up. The
control panel is shown below.
Temp °F
