Sous Vide Shakshuka Eggs: Temperature & Time Guide
Shakshuka's eggs are the timing gamble — the sauce is easy. Sous vide the eggs perfectly, then settle them into the sauce.
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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 eggs in-shell at 145°F for 1 hour (jammy) or 172°F for 40 minutes (set). 2) Build the sauce: onion, garlic, peppers, tomato, cumin, paprika, chili. 3) Simmer the sauce until thick. 4) Peel the eggs, nestle into the sauce. 5) Serve with bread, feta, and herbs.
FAQ
What temperature for the eggs?
145°F for jammy, 172°F for set — both work in shakshuka.
Do I poach the eggs in the sauce?
Traditionally yes — sous vide cooks them separately for perfect control.
What's the essential spice?
Cumin and smoked paprika — the shakshuka signature.
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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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