Dash Chef Series Stainless Steel Sous Vide, Temperature Control For Steak/Poultry/Seafood/Vegetables with Timer & Vacuum Bags + Pump Included, 8.5 Quart

We had a sous vide Supreme for 15 years and we're always happy with it, but it gave up the ghost after 15 years. Thought I would try this as it actually circulates the water where the sous vide Supreme worked off of convection. So here's the comparison of the two models. The sous vide Supreme was a slightly larger unit and could hold a more packages but was very slow to heat up and tended to vary outside of one or two degrees while cooking. Otherwise , it was silent and got the job done.This unit of course is slightly smaller and for the packages that we usually sous vide we get one less in the unit. Not a big deal as our family has shrunk as the kids have moved on. There is a circulator on the bottom of this unit very much like a stair plate which gently keeps the water mixed temperature wise. It heats up much more quickly than the previous unit probably due to the convection caused by the stir and what seems to be a more powerful element. I checked the unit against a scientific grade calibration thermometer and it is dead on. The control of the water bath temperature appears to occur at less than 1° f as opposed to the SUV Supreme which appeared to be greater than one degree Fahrenheit.Overall I feel that this unit is superior but it also has 15 years of Technology over the previous machine. We started in SUV when there were no recipes or really instructions and I was working off of professional chef literature and scientific papers. Now the recipes are everywhere in the process is very common and this machine is capable. The sous vide Supreme is probably put together a little better than this in the body but the lid of this unit is far superior to the SUV Supreme. I don't see why I shouldn't get another 15 years out of this unit as the only moving part is the stair plate motor and that is a well-developed technology going back eons. Very happy with the purchase and have been using it regularly since we received it.

I've had this Sous Vide water bath since mid May and have used it almost daily. This is my first experience using sous vide, and my first ever review. I am in love with this appliance and sous vide in general. I've made potatoes, oodles of veggies, and a LOT of chicken, wings and fish. Everything has been soooo good! Herbs and spices infuse the meat like I've never experienced. My only problem is that I like to cook in quantity and freeze for later. While this unit holds quite a bit, in some instances it's just not quite big enough for my game plan of cooking food ahead. I'm 68, own my own business, and just love knowing that my protein is going to be ready for my husband and myself in the evening. I already had a culinary torch, so I skip the step of getting another pan dirty to sear. We don't eat much red meat, however when I decide to give it a try, I probably will pan sear to produce more flavor. I am so knocked out of the park by this method of cooking that I've now ordered the Dash Immersion sous vide, a Rubbermaid bin and a silicone lid so I can do larger quantities. I also purchased a better vacuum sealer and a chest freezer to hold all my goodies! There is so much information online now to get started and understand the dynamics of sous vide I was up and running in a heart beat. I read one review stating the rim on the unit had started to rust. I found a little place on mine that has also begun to rust. I just make sure I've wiped away as much of the moisture as possible to discourage formation of more. The unit does run about -1 degree cool, so I always set it for 1 degree higher to compensate. I purchased water balls to try to preserve that 1 degree...a waste....just a hassle to get out of the water. I am still learning how to keep my food from floating....today I sealed up a flat bag of coins to use as a weight...worked fine. I've also seen folks seal fishing sinkers, dull kitchen knives...just get creative! I guess if you are reading this you can tell I've in love and having the time of my life! No matter if it's this unit or another sous vide appliance, you've got to try it! BTW, here's the sealer I bought.... Avid Armor Vacuum Sealer System A100 Stainless Construction, Clear View Lid, Commercial Double Piston Pump Heavy Duty 12" Wide Seal Bar Built in Cooling Fan Includes 30 Pre-Cut Bags and Accessory Hose A little pricey, but I've read so much about how the popular home brands last for about 1 year, and I use the heck out of the sealer so wanted heavy duty that will last! My husband has even sealed up some of his rarely used tools to keep them from rusting!

I received the Dash Chef Sous Vide on Monday, Feb 5, 2018. My first "test" cook was 4 pieces of tough, 1/2" cube steak. I seasoned them with salt/pepper/sage and liquid hickory smoke and placed the pieces split between 2 ziplock bags. I used the insertion/seal method to make the vacuum. I set for 133 degrees for 1-1/2 hours. After the cook, I patted each piece dry and placed them to sear in my skillet at med-hi for 2 minutes per side. The cube steak was so tender that I was able to cut it with my fork!!Today, I set up to cook 2 1" thick boneless pork loin pieces. Seasoned with Mesquite rub, season salt, salt & pepper and applewood liquid smoke. I set it at 140 degrees for 2 hours. After the cook, I patted dry and seared with a culinary torch. Again, success!. The meat was evenly tender and juicy with the marinade run flavor infused throughout the meat. My picky eating daughter took one bite and said: "This is freakin' fabulous!".This unit maintained consistent temperature throughout the cooking cycle and the magnetic agitator provided a quiet circulation of the water for the whole cycle. Setting the temperature and cooking time is quick and easy. Set it and let it go. When it reaches temperature, it beeps to tell you it's time to put in your vacuum seal pouch. When done it beeps when it's done. Set, cook and sear, it's that simple.I've tried several sous vide immersion "sticks" and "water ovens". My experience has been hit or miss with these devices. I would recommend the Dash DSV300XXSS01 Chef Series Digital Sous Vide as an efficient, affordable solution as a complete, easy to use and reliable sous vide systemDash DSV300XXSS01 Chef Series Digital Sous Vide, Stainless