Sous Vide Corn on the Cob Temperature Guide
Corn on the cob is at its best the second it's picked, and sous vide is the gentlest way to cook it — 180°F keeps every kernel sweet and juicy instead of boiling the sugars out.
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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 → |
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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
Cook at 180°F for 20-30 minutes. Season with salt and a good knob of butter in the bag; add herbs like thyme or chili powder for variation. Serve straight from the bag with extra butter and flaky salt, or cut the kernels off for salads and salsas. For street-corn style, slather with crema, cotija, and chili after the bath.
FAQ
What temperature for sous vide corn?
180°F for 20-30 minutes — hot enough to cook, gentle enough to keep it sweet.
Why is my corn not sweet?
Boiling leaches sugars into the water. The sealed bag keeps them in the kernels.
Can I cook frozen corn?
Yes — add 5-10 minutes and it comes out nearly as good as fresh.
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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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