Sous Vide Cauliflower Steak: Temperature & Time Guide
Cauliflower steak is the vegetarian showstopper — but it usually ends up raw in the middle or burnt outside. Sous vide fixes both.
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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.
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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
1) Cut 1-inch slabs from the center of a cauliflower. 2) Season and cook at 183°F for 30 minutes. 3) Pat dry. 4) Sear both sides in a hot pan until deeply golden. 5) Serve with a romesco, tahini, or lemon-parsley sauce.
FAQ
What temperature for cauliflower?
183°F (84°C) for 30 minutes — tender through the core.
Why does mine burn outside?
The stove had to cook the core — the bath pre-cooks it so the sear only browns.
What's the best sauce?
Romesco or tahini-lemon — both pair perfectly with the golden crust.
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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.
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