The three ways of packaging

One of the biggest misconceptions about sous vide cooking is that only fully vacuum-sealed ingredients can be prepared. This is supposedly only possible with a vacuum sealer, as it allows you to completely vacuum-seal the ingredients. This notion isn't surprising, as "sous vide" literally means "under vacuum" in French. However, there are three ways to package ingredients. This article covers all the ways to package ingredients for sous vide cooking. Unlike vacuum sealing with a vacuum sealer, the other two sous vide packaging methods are excellent alternatives. These include stretch film and glass jars.

Stretch film

Stretch film is often used in making roulades or rolled roasts. Take, for example, this recipe for incredibly tender chicken roulade. Because the product, in this case the chicken roulade, is tightly rolled in stretch film, it's airtight and can be used immediately. It's important that the stretch film is of good quality , otherwise it might be unsafe for sous vide cooking . The video below shows you how to roll a roulade for sous vide cooking.

Glass jars

Glass jars are a must-have for making crème brûlée and pate, for example. You can use almost any glass jar, including preserving jars . These jars are available at any supermarket or other retailer, including Action, Xenos, and Big Bazar. The great thing about these jars is that you can also serve them after preparing them.

Vacuuming in vacuum bags

Buying a vacuum sealer isn't expensive these days, and it offers many advantages. By fully vacuuming the ingredient, its freshness and shelf life are extended by up to five times. This allows you to prepare larger quantities of food and freeze them immediately. This saves time when cooking, as you can prepare food for several days at a time. Furthermore, freezer burn, which affects the texture of the products, is eliminated. Furthermore, vacuum sealing keeps food free of bacteria. Finally, the vacuum process allows for very fast marinating. The marinade completely encloses the ingredient, and the vacuum seal penetrates the product very quickly. There are many advantages to vacuum sealing ingredients, making purchasing a vacuum sealer a sound investment.