Sous Vide Mexican Street Corn (Elote): Temperature & Time Guide
Elote is grilled street corn — and grilled corn is uneven. Sous vide cooks the corn perfectly, then a quick char adds the smoke.
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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
1) Cook shucked corn at 183°F for 45 minutes. 2) Pat dry. 3) Char in a hot pan or grill, turning, 3-4 minutes. 4) Coat in crema (or mayo), sprinkle cotija, chili powder, and lime. 5) Serve hot with extra lime.
FAQ
What temperature for the corn?
183°F (84°C) for 45 minutes — sweet and tender.
Do I still char it?
Yes — the char is elote's flavor; the bath ensures the corn itself is perfect.
What if I can't find cotija?
Feta is the standard substitute — salty and crumbly.
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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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