Do I need to put blood in a vacuum sealed bag to cook it sous vide in this type of appliance?
If I used this type of appliance... https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01N1PQTIV/ ... to pasteurise blood at 60°C for 45 minutes (as per these instructions: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/blood-sauce), would I have to put the blood in a vacuum sealed bag or could I just pour it directly into that pot?
If doing the latter is possible as well, how would it affect the blood's consistency and taste by comparison to cooking it in a bag?
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Looking at the photos in the webshop it's pretty clear to me that you're still supposed to bag whatever food goes in it. It will make clean up of the machine easier and you don't want blood residues on it for your next batch of food.
Perhaps you don't need to vacuum seal it, just squeeze out as much air as possible with the vacuum displacement method and trap the edge of the bag between the pot and the lid.
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Can you sous vide in vacuum sealed bag?
Specifically, your FoodSaver\xae Vacuum Sealing System will become your best friend as you learn to perfect the sous vide. The source noted that using a vacuum sealer is the best way to keep the food secure during its water bath, meaning water can't permeate through the bag and mess with your ingredients.Do I have to seal bag for sous vide?
Sous vide manufacturer ChefSteps recommends using food-grade vacuum sealing bags because they're BPA-free and made of polyethylene (we like the ones made by FoodSaver). These bags need to be sealed with a vacuum-sealing system, which FoodSaver also makes.Are FoodSaver bags safe for sous vide cooking?
FoodSaver\xae Bags and FoodSaver\xae rolls are simmer safe for sous vide cooking. Simmering is a food preparation technique in which foods are cooked in hot liquids kept just below the boiling point of water (which is 100 \xb0C or 212 \xb0F).Is a vacuum sealer worth it for sous vide?
Sous vide cooking However, if you really love to cook sous vide and do it often, a vacuum sealer will save you hassle of working with finicky zip-top bags. It also ensures you get as much air out as possible, which prevents the bag from floating while cooking.Is Cooking Sous Vide with Plastic Bags Safe? | Joe Rogan
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