Preparing meat at the exact desired temperature has always been challenging for aspiring chefs. Whether it’s cutting into pink chicken or a dry steak, everyone knows that stomach-drop feeling of realizing you are ordering takeout. Fly by cooking mistakes with the Breville Joule Sous Vide.
Don’t let its slim shape fool you. While the Joule is one of the smallest sous vides on the market at 11 inches, its 1,100-watt battery can quickly heat up over 10 gallons of water, slow-cooking your beef, chicken, pork or fish at a consistent temperature. The Joule sets the time and temperature for a juicy final result, taking all the guesswork out of cooking. After connecting to your phone with its smart app, the machine will give you the play-by-play progress of your meal.
After seasoning and placing your protein in a vacuum-sealed bag, or a Ziploc for those without that pricey kitchen tool, cooking is as easy as preheating the Joule and popping your meat into a pot of water. The appliance’s magnetic base ensures it will stay in position and won’t be shifted by the circulating water. And you don’t have to worry about overcooking even if you forget about it because the Joule maintains its temperature for over an hour. All you have left to do is sear your meat to give it some texture, and dinner is served.