Instant Pot MAX Series User Manual page 28

Smart Program - Sous Vide
The term "Sous Vide" is French for 'Under Vacuum' and refers to the process of vacuum sealing
food, bringing it to a very precise temperature, and maintaining that temperature for a period of
time to achieve high quality, consistently delicious results. Sous Vide cooking is synonymous with
superior taste and gourmet quality.
The [Sous Vide] Smart Program offers a customizable setting which allows you to choose a
precise cooking temperature from a range of 25°C ~ 90°C / 77°F ~ 194°F, ideal for Sous Vide
cooking.
Steps to Sous Vide
Fill the inner pot 2/3 full of water for optimal temperature control.
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Insert the inner pot into the cooker base and place the lid on the cooker base and turn it clockwise
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to close it.
Touch the [Sous Vide] key.
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Touch the 'hour' field to select it, then turn the central dial to adjust the time to desired
hour value. Repeat the process to adjust the 'minute' field.
Touch the [Temperature] field and use the central dial to increase or decrease the temperature.
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Touch the [Start] key to begin the Smart Program. The pressure cooker will beep 3 times.
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While the pressure cooker heats, season your food as desired. Then place the ingredients into
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vacuumed sealed pouches. Separate single servings of food within individual pouches. Remove
as much air as possible from the pouches and seal tightly.
Once the set water temperature has been reached the pressure cooker will beep. Open the lid
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and immerse the sealed pouch(es) into the inner pot. The contents of the pouches should be
submerged below the water level.
9 Place the lid on the cooker base and turn clockwise to close.
Let the cooking begin! For long cooking times, check periodically to make sure the water level
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remains above the sealed pouches. If you need to add water, heat it on the stovetop or in the
kettle to approximately the same temperature as the water in the container to avoid cooling the
water.
Once your cooker has completed cooking, use a pan to sear or brown the meat to your
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preference. It is recommended to use a pan, browning torch or barbeque.
INSTANT TIP: Sous Vide Enhances the Natural Flavors & Taste
Use the highest-quality and freshest ingredients available when cooking
sous vide. The food cooks in its own juice. You want to make sure the
juice has the best possible flavor. When seasoning with salt, it is better
to use a little less than you would to season foods cooked by traditional
methods, especially with meats, poultry, and fish.
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