Sous Vide Clams Temperature Guide
Clams have the same problem as mussels: a minute too long and they're rubber. Sous vide at 140°F opens them gently and keeps the meat plump, ready for pasta, chowder, or a simple broth.
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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
Soak clams in salted water for 20-30 minutes to purge sand, then bag with white wine, garlic, and a little butter. Cook at 140°F for 10-15 minutes (discard any that don't open). Finish: toss with linguine, the bag broth, and herbs for a classic white-wine clam pasta, or stir into chowder. The bag liquid is pure clam broth — use it all.
FAQ
What temperature for clams?
140°F for 10-15 minutes — plump and tender, not rubbery.
How do I purge sand?
Soak in cold salted water 20-30 minutes — the clams spit out the sand.
What's the best use?
White wine pasta with the bag broth, or a quick chowder — the clam liquid is the flavor.
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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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