Sous-vide cooking has long been a staple of haute cuisine. Thanks to companies like ChefSteps, however, the fool-proof method of cooking — essentially placing food, like steak, in a temperature-controlled bath until done then searing for color and texture — is finally being adopted by home cooks who want to improve their culinary prowess. The Joule, still the smallest sous vide tool you can buy, is $20 off right now. For foodies and fans of Top Chef, there may be no better gift.
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