Comment fonctionnent les machines a sous

The slow, gentle cooking technique of sous vide has moved from the realm of specialty cuisine to everyday cooking. It makes proteins like steak and salmon foolproof, as the meat never reaches higher or lower temperatures than its surrounding water bath. But the process is specialized, with a dedicated machine that keeps the temperature of the water at a constant, low level. The top-rated models are immersion circulators that clip to the side of a pot or basin, and they keep the water at a precise temp, while you prepare your food in a vacuum-sealed or reusable plastic bag. Some have smart functions and apps that allow you to control them remotely.

Our top picks are all less than $500.

This compact model from Anova is more affordable than many of the other sous vide machines we’ve tested, but it still has the power to heat 4 gallons of water to boiling quickly and accurately. It also has more advanced app controls than some of our other picks.