Benefits of Sous Vide Cooking (Infographic)

Despite its humble roots, sous vide cooking has become one of the most celebrated ways of preparing food in commercial kitchens. Part of its popularity is due to the fact that it doesn't require expensive equipment and can be performed by any member of your staff. If you're looking for a consistent, easy, and energy-efficient method to prepare food at your restaurant, sous vide is the perfect choice.

If you're interested in learning about sous vide cooking and incorporating this popular food preparation method into your restaurant, keep reading to learn about the benefits of sous vide, the equipment you'll need, and how to use it to cook a variety of foods.

What is Sous Vide?Developed in the mid-1970's by a French chef, sous vide cooking is now a fixture in many commercial kitchens. Defined as "under vacuum," sous vide is the process of slow-cooking vacuum sealed food with water set to a specific temperature. This relatively foolproof method will cook everything from steak to fruit…