Sous Vide Best Sous Vide Cookbooks: Temperature & Time Guide
The best sous vide education is free: Douglas Baldwin's 'A Practical Guide to Sous Vide' is the canonical reference, available online. For books, the chef-driven titles add recipe depth.
Our top pick
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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Quick comparison
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
| Instant-read meat thermometer | Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork. | View → |
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
Start with Baldwin's guide (free online) for the science and temperature tables. Then pick a recipe-focused book — 'Sous Vide at Home' and 'Modernist Cuisine at Home' are the two most recommended for home cooks. Use them for technique, then trust your own taste.
FAQ
What's the best sous vide book?
For science: Douglas Baldwin's free online guide. For recipes: 'Sous Vide at Home' by the Modernist Cuisine team.
Do I need a cookbook?
No — temperature charts and this site's guides cover the essentials. Books add creativity and tested recipes.
What's the best temperature chart?
Baldwin's tables are the reference — our temperature guides use the same science.
Ready to cook perfectly?
Our top pick for this guide — check today’s price and clip any on-page coupon on Amazon:
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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