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Seasoning Suggestions
Sous Vide cooking is all about the main ingredient and enhancing its natural flavor. The
seasoning options with this method of cooking are endless. Below are suggestions of some great
flavor combinations to inspire you and get you started.
*All seasoning recipes have been based on an approximate 500 g (1 lb) meat serving.
Lamb
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
• 3 anchovies, finely chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh mint
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander, 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Moroccan spice rub
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of lemon zest, 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Beef
• 50 g (2 oz) butter, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 50 g (2 oz) butter, 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh chives, 1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy mustard
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 50 g (2 oz) cooked bacon
• 50 g (2 oz) butter, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 2 sprigs fresh parsley
Salmon
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey, 1 tsp (5 mL) grated ginger
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup, 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce, 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) teriyaki sauce, 1 tsp (5 mL) grated ginger, 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder,
1 tsp (5 mL) chili flakes
White Fish
• 2 slices lemon, 2 sprigs fresh dill
• 1 stalk lemon grass, ¼ cup (50 mL) fresh basil, 2 slices lime
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce, 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil, 2 sprigs fresh coriander
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh dill, 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika, 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon rind, ½ tsp (3 mL)
cayenne
Chicken
• 2 slices lemon, 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 50 g (2 oz) browned butter, 4 fresh sage leaves, salt and black pepper
• 20 g (1 oz) butter, 2 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley, 2 tbsp (30 mL) capers
• 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, ½ cup (125 mL) chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup (50 mL) fresh basil
• Mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) ricotta with 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest and stuff mixture into chicken breasts
Pork
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) fennel seeds, 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt, 1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper
• ¼ cup (50 mL) apple sauce, 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt, 1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest, 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme, 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh sage, 1 tsp (5 mL)
sea salt, 1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground cumin, 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground coriander, 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon,
1 tsp (5 mL) brown sugar, 1 tsp (5 mL) chili flakes
