Recently, I was sent a sous vide precision cooker from Wasserstein, and I had no idea how much I would fall in love with this method of cooking. Sous vide cooking involves sealing your food in a freezer bag and immersing it in a water bath with a sous vide cooker. The results are incredible—meats turn out tender, moist, and perfectly cooked. My favorite so far has been this flank steak, which turned out so...
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Place the flank steak in a large zip lock bag, remove any air, and seal tightly.
Preheat the sous vide bath to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) and immerse the sealed steak in the bath for one hour.
Remove the steak from the sous vide bath.
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat.
Add the steak to the skillet, splash with Worcestershire sauce, and sear for 30 seconds on each side to create a crust.
Remove the steak from the skillet and serve.
Use sous vide water balls or a silicone cover to prevent evaporation during long cooking times.
Ensure the zip lock bag is tightly sealed to avoid water entering the bag.
For a more pronounced crust, pat the steak dry before searing.
What temperature should I set the sous vide cooker for flank steak?
Set the sous vide cooker to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for a perfectly cooked medium rare flank steak.
How long should I cook the flank steak in the sous vide bath?
Cook the flank steak in the sous vide bath for one hour.
Can I use a different type of steak for this recipe?
Yes, you can use other cuts of steak, but cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on the cut and desired doneness.
What is the purpose of the reverse sear?
The reverse sear creates a flavorful crust on the steak after it has been cooked sous vide.
Do I need special equipment for sous vide cooking?
Yes, you will need a sous vide precision cooker and a container for the water bath. Optional accessories like water balls or a silicone cover can help maintain water levels.
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