Using sous vide to warm canned vegetables

Has anyone attempted to plunge a can of vegetables into the sous vide bath given it is already vacuum packed? I would, of course, take off the label.

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Best Answer

If you were to do that it would be closer to poaching the vegetables assuming that most canned vegetables are in a liquid and the water in and out the can would be kept below the boiling point.

You would have to be carful of built up pressure by the heat (should be fine since you're not sous viding in boiling water nor is there air in the can.)

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Quick Answer about "Using sous vide to warm canned vegetables"

Yes. Sous vide is a phenomenal way to cook canned goods because, by nature, it promotes the infusion of flavor. Whether it be savory herbs or something a little warmer like vanilla pods or cinnamon sticks, the flavors come out irresistibly bold, due to the pressurization of having the jar or bag air tight.

How do you heat up canned vegetables?

Because Canned Vegetables are already cooked right in the tin, they just need to be heated. Heat right in the liquid they came in, probably for no more than 4 minutes in a saucepan or a minute or two in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish.

Can you reheat food in sous vide?

Other than meat, you can use sous vide to reheat pur\xe9es, sauces, and soups. It's actually much better to use this method than reheat these foods on a stove because it doesn't ruin their texture or flavor. If reheating pur\xe9es, for instance, you'll want it to reheat as evenly as possible.

How do you warm up canned food?

To microwave canned food safely, transfer the contents into a microwave soup bowl and heat it in the microwave until it reaches the proper internal temperature. Simmer water in a pan on the stovetop, and place the can in it to heat the contents within.

Can you heat vegetables in the can?

It's not safe to heat canned food in the can. Heating steel cans could release chromium and nickel. You could be exposed to BPAs from the plastic lining inside of the can, as well. An unopened can might explode if you heat food items on a stove top.

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