Best Sous Vide Immersion Cooker 2022

Sous Vide has been taking the kitchen by storm in 2022. This new cooking method delivers food to a precise temperature with minimal effort. With the right device, It is nearly impossible to do wrong.

Best Sous Vide Immersion Cookers in 2022

1. Anova Culinary Precision Cooker (1000 Watts)

Our top choice for Best Sous Vide Immersion Cooker in 2022 is the Anova Culinary Precision cooker.

Whether cooking a simple meal or an extravagant feast, the Anova Precision Cooker heats water faster and holds temperature precisely. It has an adjustable clamp so it can be attached to any stock pot. For a bit more, you can get the cooker with a cooking container and lid. There are multiple Anova sous vide models available and almost all of them are highly rated by shoppers. We like the AN500-US00 (pictured above) as our choice for best sous vide 2022.

2. Breville Joule Sous Vide CS20001

One of the best Sous Vide Immersion cookers in 2022 was the Breville Joule. At 11 inches tall and 1.1 pounds, the Bresville nearly half the size of other sous vide machines, small enough to fit in your top drawer. Don’t let the size fool you though. It packs 1100W of power, so it will heat up a pot of water in no time. The extra power does come with extra cost, however. The Bresville CS20001 is currently one of the most expensive options on the list. The lack of controls give a simple look that some people will like. However, the app is the only way to control the Joule.

3. Inkbird ISV-100W Sous Vide Precision Cooker

 

On the other side of the spectrum is the Inkbird ISV-100W. What makes this one of the best sous vide immersion cookers is the value you offered for the price. It is one of the best sous vide under $100.

Despite the low cost, it keeps a consistent temperature and offers superb quality and can be run for up to 99 hours. A feat that would cause many devices to simply break down. While the Inkbird does support a Wifi Remote Control, and there is an app, it’s not strictly required as there are controls on top to do everything you might need.

4. Greater Goods Kitchen Sous Vide

Greater Goods is offered as a basic alternative to the others.  What makes this on of the best sous vide immersion cookers of 2022 is that for the price, you get a good amount of power (at 1100W it is just as powerful as the much more expensive options on the market), and a quiet machine. It offers a simple display and spinwheel for control. However, great care was put into the internals of this device. It quickly gets up to temperature and, thanks to its brushless motor, will do so without sounding like an ocean liner is passing through your kitchen.

5. SOUSVIDE ART Precision Cooker Kit

The SOUSVIDE ART Precision Cooker is one of the best sous vide immersion cookers for 2022 as it offers another economy option for the buyer on a budget, and for those who only want to dip their toes into the world of sous vide. This 1000W cooker comes as part of a set and gives you bags, clips, vacuum pump, and a cookbook. All at a price that puts it near the lower end of the range. While it’s missing some of the features and precision of the premium appliances, this kit has everything you need to get started and makes the Sousvide Art on of the for starting or trying out.

Wrapping Up

In this article, we have given you a selection of the best sous vide immersion cookers on the market. Whether you are leaning toward the premium end such as Anova or Bresville, or prefer one of the starter options such as Inkbird or Sousvide Art, we think this is a fantastic new technique for preparing wonderful, slow cooked meals with a minimal amount of fuss.

More information about Sous Vide

What is Sous Vide?

Sous vide which means “under vacuum” in French, is a form of cooking where a meal, such as chicken is prepared ahead of time, combined with any marinade or aromatics you might want add for additional flavor. Once prepared, everything is vacuum sealed and then frozen until ready for use. When ready the meal put in a water bath at the optimal temperature for up to several hours. So, why go through all these steps?

Consistency

Have you ever had the perfect pan fried meal only to be left disappointed the next time you cook it? Sous Vide, when used with one of the best immersion cookers on the market, maintains precise control over the temperature at which your food is cooked. Because of this level of control, the meal cooks without requiring the level supervision a traditional frying pan requires. You’ll get the same results every time, and it is near impossible to over cook.

Taste

Sous vide cooks your food in its own juices and marinade. Your meal won’t dry out and, in fact, will be more tender and flavor infused than if you were to pan fry on your stove.

Flexibility

Have you ever been cooking a meal and realized that one of your sides is taking longer than expected? You are left in a spot where you try to keep your food warm while waiting. You walk a fine line between drying out your main course and serving it cold. With sous vide, you can continue cooking even beyond the original temperature. Since you won’t overcook your meal, it can just continue to sit in the hot bath until other foods are ready.

What equipment do I need?

Sous vide cooker

The most common (and affordable) form of cooker is the Immersion Circulator. Both Ninja and Instant Pot have taken notice and now provide a sous-vide function in some of their latest pressure cookers.

Storage

Of course you need to put your meal into something that can store it. A bag that can be stored in the freezer and still cooked in sous vide water bath is a great start. You can start out with something simple and heavy duty, such as Ziplock Food Storage Freezer bags. These single use bags can be quite wasteful and pricey. As an alternative, consider a more reusable option such as silicone bags, or a reusable vacuum sealer bag. Many heavy duty sous vide users, as well as meal preppers, find a vacuum sealer essential to streamline the meal preparation process.

Conclusion

Sous Vide is a simple, minimal attention required, cooking technique that provides you with slow-cooked, healthy, consistent, and of course, delicious home meals. When you use a high quality immersion cooker, you will have pleasant cooking experience for years to come.