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Start Up Guide
THE ART OF SOUS VIDE COOKING:
This method of cooking achieves perfectly cooked meals every time
with no risk of over or under cooking. Gourmet chefs have used this
technique to prepare everything from meat, to eggs and even fruits and
vegetables for over a century. The sous vide cooking method retains all
of the food’s nutrients and juices making it healthier and tastier than
traditional cooking methods. Now from the comfort of your own home,
you too can cook like a professional chef, all that is needed is a CRUX
Sous Vide Professional Style Cooker, a resealable plastic bag and a pot
of water.
PREPPING YOUR FOOD:
Place food into a BPA-free resealable plastic bags. Add spices or
condiments into the bag if desired (see Temperature and Time Chart for
some suggestions). When using spices and condiments a little bit goes
a long way, experiment to find out your favorite seasonings and flavor
intensities. You can also add a small amount of butter or oil to enhance
flavor. It is important to remove as much air as possible from the bag
see page 21
for info on manual air removal.
FINISHING TOUCHES:
Many chefs like to give meat a quick sear to add grill marks and a crisp
outer texture. Heat a small amount of butter or oil in a hot skillet and
sear for 30 seconds on each side. For more Hints & Tips
see page 22.