Sous Vide Chicken Pho Base: Temperature & Time Guide
Pho at home usually means simmering chicken into stringy shreds. Sous vide keeps the chicken juicy while you build a fragrant broth.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
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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) Cook chicken at 149°F for 2 hours with ginger and herbs in the bag. 2) Simmer a broth with the bones, charred onion/ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and fish sauce. 3) Cook rice noodles. 4) Assemble: noodles, sliced chicken, broth. 5) Top with herbs, lime, and chili.
FAQ
What temperature for the chicken?
149°F (65°C) for 2 hours — juicy slices for the bowl.
How do I get a clear broth?
Skim it and strain through a fine sieve; sous vide keeps the chicken out of the broth entirely.
What toppings are essential?
Thai basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, lime, and chili.
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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