Sous Vide Herb Butter Steak: Temperature & Time Guide
Herb butter is what separates a good steak from a steakhouse steak. Sous vide nails the cook; the butter baste adds the luxury.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
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Quick comparison
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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) Season the steak, cook at 131°F for 2 hours. 2) Pat very dry. 3) Sear in a hot pan, then baste with butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary for 30 seconds. 4) Rest 5 minutes. 5) Top with a slice of compound herb butter and flaky salt.
FAQ
What temperature for the steak?
131°F (55°C) for 2 hours — perfect medium-rare.
Why baste with butter?
It browns the milk solids, adding nutty flavor and a better crust.
What's compound butter?
Softened butter mixed with herbs and garlic, chilled and sliced — the steakhouse touch.
Ready to cook perfectly?
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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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