Sous Vide Abalone: Temperature & Time Guide
Abalone is prized and notoriously tough — most home cooks ruin it. Sous vide at 140°F for an hour breaks down its muscle fibers into a tender, buttery texture.
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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 → |
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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
Clean the abalone (remove the foot and innards), score lightly, seal with butter and soy or lemon, cook at 140°F for 60 minutes. Sear briefly in butter for a golden finish, slice thin.
FAQ
What temperature for sous vide abalone?
140°F (60°C) for 60 minutes — tender, never rubbery.
How do I clean abalone?
Slide the meat off the shell, trim the dark guts, and scrub the foot. Score it before bagging.
How should I slice it?
Very thin, across the grain — the texture is the whole point.
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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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