The State of Sous Vide
Your Favorite Equipment and Accessories
We crowd sourced our communities favorite circulators, vacuum sealers, and sous vide accessories and these were the results!
Immersion Circulators
Anova
Anova circulators were the most popular amongst the community, including:
“Reliable and easy to use.”
“It just works.”
“They are easy to use, consistent and perform flawlessly.”
Breville Joule
The Breville Joule was the second most popular circulator amongst the community.
“Easy to use. Compact. Works in a variety of containers whether I am sous viding for two or 30 people. Very practical for me as a home cook.”
“I love ChefSteps, recipes, and tools.”
“Small, powerful and easy to use after set-up.”
PolyScience HydroPro Plus
The PolyScience HydroPro Plus is a favorite amongst our most serious sous viders.
“[Great] display screen and presets. Also keep a log of information.”
“Rock solid. Temperature probe. Delta-T built into the sous vide toolbox.”
Vacuum Sealers
Foodsaver Vacuum Sealers
Foodsaver vacuum sealers were the favorite amongst our community members, including:
Henkelman Vacuum Sealers
These commercial grade vacuum sealers were mentioned several times as a favorite heavy duty sealer.
Vacmaster Vacuum Sealers
VacMasters were a bit hit in our community, especially for chamber vacuum sealing.
Vesta Vertical Vac Elite
The Vesta Vertical Vac Elite was mentioned as a favorite chamber vacuum sealer.
Sous Vide Accessories
Water Bath Containers
Water bath containers were the most popular accessory with a variety of containers mentioned.
Anova Water Bath Containers
Lipavi Containers and Lids
Sous Vide Racks
Sous vide racks were also mentioned again and again. While no specific brands were called out, here’s a sous vide rack that we recommend.
Sous Vide Weights
Sous vide weights are a great way to make sure your cook stays submerged.
Sous Vide Magnets
Sous vide magnets are a great alternative to weights for keeping your food submerged in the water bath.