Gramercy Kitchen Company Sous Vide Immersion Cooker
Last updated date: January 9, 2020
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In our analysis of 136 expert reviews, the Gramercy Kitchen Company Gramercy Kitchen Company Sous Vide Immersion Cooker placed 8th when we looked at the top 11 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
From The Manufacturer
Gramercy Kitchen Company Co. Co sous vide cooker machine unit stick Our Gramercy Kitchen Co. sous vide cooker is the highest rated machine available. Here's why... No frustrations with buggy wifi or bluetooth connections - our unit is INTENTIONALLY not connected. HIGH END MATERIALS and solid, quality construction at an affordable cost. Easy to read, highly sensitive LED touch screen. Monitor your cook at a glance. Our ADJUSTABLE CLAMP makes our machine compatible with any pot you may already have at home. Enhanced features PROTECT YOUR UNIT from steam damage. Includes a beautiful black flocked STORAGE SLEEVE. Keep your sous vide machine pristine. Makes a beautiful gift for the foodies in your life. We only use the best in our kitchen. And so, we only sell the best. Try us out and see. sous vide immersion circulator machine unit stick cooker sous vide immersion circulator cooker precision machine stick FAST & SIMPLE - JUST PLUG IT IN AND GO While other sous vide machines are fraught with many problems that their customers encounter, our sous vide cooker is simple and easy to use - right out of the box. You can check our reviews against our competitors. GKC's history of quality. Our reviews prove it. Because our focus is simply on serving our customers and their needs, we have intentionally chosen NOT to make our immersion circulator connectable. We've heard from our customers that they want a machine that is SIMPLE & EASY to setup and use. Just PLUG IT IN AND GO. No worries about pairing to bluetooth, no wifi connection issues, no need to call tech support just to get your unit to work. sous vide immersion circulator PROTECT YOUR COOKER FROM STEAM DAMAGE One of the main problems you'll find with sous vide machines is that you have to immerse an electrical unit into heated water. What happens is that the escaping steam gets into the electronics of your unit and causes your unit to malfunction. Knowing this, we did everything we could to make sure your machine was PROTECTED. We've designed a special shield that covers our unit's vents to prevent steam from shorting out your machine's electronics, helping it LAST LONGER. We care about the longevity of your unit - and this unit will stand the test of time. MORE REASONS TO LOVE OUR SOUS VIDE COOKER sous vide immersion circulator cooker machine unit stick sous vide immersion circulator sous vide immersion circulator cooker machine stick unit storage sleeve bag cover case LUXURY MATERIALS - AFFORDABLE COST Some units are starting to skimp on their materials to lower their cost. Plastic pump housing, a stationary clamp, narrow min/max water level range. Skimping on these details make it harder for you to cook your dinner. With GKC, you'll find stainless steel pump housing, beautifully responsive touch screen controls, a big, bright LED screen and a simple scroll wheel. ALL AT AN AFFORDABLE VALUE. DELAY START TIMER Our unique delay start timer lets you delay the start of your cooking cycle without having to physically be there. Just set up the delay start, and your cook cycle will start exactly when you need it to for dinner to be done and ready when you are. No need to be at home to babysit it. TECHNICAL SPECS 110-120 AC voltage. designed to work in the US. temp minimum: room temp temp maximum: 100C, 212F thermal stability: +/- 1% C thermal power: 800W pump housing diameter - 2 1/4” only 2" to min water bath level - compatible with many different pots max bath size: 15L removable pump housing INCLUDES STORAGE SLEEVE We are the only brand that includes a FREE storage sleeve with our unit. No wrapping your expensive unit in paper towels for storage. Your unit will be protected from dings and dents in our beautiful black sleeve. Also, MAKES A GREAT GIFT. sous vide precision cooker immersion circulator machine unit stick TRY US OUT We believe you will be thrilled with your Gramercy Kitchen Co. sous vide immersion circulator. We hope you will try us out - you won't be disappointed.
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4. Wancle Sous Vide Immersion Cooker
5. AUKUYEE Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
6. Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker
7. Anova Culinary WiFi Sous Vide Precision Cooker
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An Overview On Sous Vide Immersion Cookers
You may have heard the term “sous vide” while watching your favorite cooking show. You’ve probably even enjoyed sous vide-prepared foods at a fancy restaurant or two. But you don’t have to be a professional chef to cook your foods using the sous vide method. There are plenty of sous vide immersion cookers designed for the home market that will make it easy to prepare delicious meals at home.
What is sous vide? It helps to know that in French, the term translates to “under vacuum,” which is exactly how you’re cooking when you make something sous vide. To cook this way, you first seal your ingredients in an airtight bag, then immerse the bag in a large pot of hot water until the contents are done. Your food cooks gradually without ever coming into contact with smoke, steam, flames or even boiling water.
To make this innovative cooking technology work, though, you’ll need something called a sous vide machine. This machine has a heated coil that warms the water to the temperature necessary to cook your food. It’s important to note your food can take a while to cook this way. Your steak may take a couple of hours rather than the minutes you’d get with other cooking methods, but that just means your meat is cooked well without being overdone.
Steaks and poultry aren’t the only things you can cook using the sous vide method. You can also cook eggs, custard, cheesecake, oatmeal and sauces, among many other foods. You’ll need cooking bags to insert your foods into the water, and a vacuum-sealing system to make your food airtight. Experts recommend the FoodSaver vacuum-seal bags that are made to go with their vacuum-sealing system. If you’re concerned about chemicals leaching into your food items when heat is applied, make sure your bags are BPA-free.
The Sous Vide Immersion Cooker Buying Guide
- Unlike other types of appliances, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity are essential features with a sous vide immersion cooker. Some of these cookers can only be controlled with an app, which can be problematic if your device frequently loses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity. If you want to be able to control your cooker with an app, you may prefer to have a cooker that you can control on the unit itself.
- Another reason apps are important is that manufacturers now stock them full of recipes and cooking instructions. Some apps even guide you through cooking.
- If you choose a cooker with an app, you can also control cooking remotely. That means you can walk away from your pot of water and do other things while you wait. You can also control some sous vide cookers via voice command if you have an Alexa device in your home.
- As useful as app control is with an immersion cooker, there’s a simplicity to those that build controls onto the device with no app control available. You don’t have to worry about connecting it to your Wi-Fi or linking up your mobile device. Just power it up and start cooking.
- The wattage of your sous vide immersion cooker is also important. The higher the wattage, the more foods you can cook. You’ll also find more powerful cookers heat the water quicker and hold a more precise temperature.
- Sous vide immersion cookers are relatively small in size, but some are more lightweight and portable than others. That means not only can you take them on the go with you if you want to show off your new cooking talents to friends, but you can also easily store them in a silverware drawer.
- Pay close attention to the temperature range of the immersion cooker you choose. Some swing fairly wide, which opens up the possibilities when it comes to the foods you can cook using them.
- You’ll need to maintain a minimum water level for your food to cook properly. Unfortunately, sometimes water can evaporate, leaving you with a dangerous situation. Some sous vide cookers have a built-in mechanism that shuts them off automatically once the water drops below a minimum level.
- You’ll need to clean your immersion cookers between uses. If you prefer a cooker you can slip into the dishwasher, look for one with detachable parts that can be cleaned that way.
- Your immersion cooker will attach to your pot using a clamp. Look for one that can clamp to a variety of pot sizes to diversify your cooking options. Some cookers use a magnet to attach to your pans, alleviating concerns that your clamp might not fit.
- If you plan to hang near the kitchen while your sous vide immersion cooker is heating your food, a timer can come in handy. Otherwise, you may simply want to set a timer on your phone to remind you when your food is ready.
- One great thing about cooking food in a vacuum bag is that your food is contained, which can keep you and your surfaces safe from contamination. However, you’re cooking your food for an extended time, which can provide the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. It’s important to remove the food once it’s done and serve it immediately. If you aren’t ready to eat it, put it in a container and store it in your refrigerator for safety.
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