What is the Maillard Reaction, and what does it have to do with sous vide cooking?
The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction by which amino acids and sugars are
Can I cook bagged food straight from the freezer?
The short answer is "Yes." However; that is as long as your frozen food
Does sous vide meat need to rest?
We don't believe that you should. By cooking the meat via sous vide, the
What about deep-frying instead of searing after cooking sous vide?
Yes, you can deep-fry instead as opposed to searing after having cooked the meat
Should I pre-sear my meat?
To pre-sear, or not to pre-sear; that is the question. The jury is still
Can I add a spice rub to my bag?
Yes, you can add your spice rub directly to the meat before going into
Can I add fresh herbs to the sous vide bag?
Fresh herbs also work great in sous vide cooking. Herbs such as rosemary, thyme,
Should I put olive oil or butter in the bag?
For meats that don't have a lot of fat, then adding butter, or oil,