Few meals are more luxurious than a perfectly cooked steak, and achieving that golden-brown crust with a juicy, medium-rare interior is a skill I’m still honing. For many chefs and home cooks alike, ...

French for “under vacuum,” sous vide cooking involves immersing vacuum-sealed food in a temperature-controlled water bath until the food is cooked to your liking. It might sound intimidating, and it’s ...

Sous vide gear can feel intimidating, but this hand-pump set from Williams Sonoma lowers the barrier instantly. Instead of a bulky countertop machine, you get a pocket-size pump and heat-safe bags ...

If you’re shopping for sous vide containers, you’re probably familiar with the joy of sous vide — cooking food slowly in a water bath until it reaches precisely the temperature you desire. Immersion ...

You do not need fancy equipment to cook a steak that is tender, juicy, and evenly done from edge to edge. Sous vide cooking might sound like something reserved for professional kitchens, but the ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I do not have a baby, but I have a sous-vide ...