Sous vide cooking is a game-changing technique. It involves cooking food (tightly sealed in a plastic bag or glass jar) in a heated water bath to a precise temperature. Because there’s very little risk of overcooking, it’s ideal for delicate, temperature-sensitive, or expensive foods. Another perk: It’s mostly hands-off. In this guide, we’ve gathered everything you need to try sous vide for yourself. Tap the link in our profile to read.