Perfect Sous Vide New York Strip Steak Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long do you sous vide a New York strip steak? ›

Sprinkle both sides of meat lightly with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Vacuum seal each steak in a cooking pouch. Submerge the pouches in the water oven and for at least 4 hours (and up to 8 is fine.) When the cooking time has elapsed, remove the steaks for finishing. .

Season steaks generously with salt and pepper. Place in sous vide bags along with herbs, garlic, and shallots (if using) and distribute evenly. Seal bags and place in water bath for desired time according to charts.

You should select a different cut of steak. A long trip in the sous vide bath is meant to break down connective tissue and tenderize meats. Flank steak is very lean, and inherently tough, so there is little connective tissue to break down, hence is stays tough.

Both cuts can be just heated through and served, but extended cooking can tenderize them slightly more, resulting in a much more tender steak. Most of these cuts can benefit from a 5 to 10 hour time in the sous vide bath.

So long as you're cooking at above 130°F, there are no real health risks associated with prolonged sous-vide cooking. You will, however, eventually notice a difference in texture. At 130°F, steak cooked for 1 to 4 hours will have a traditional texture with plenty of meaty chew.

To start with it is handy to remember that marinades don't work as well on cooked meats, or meats that will cook quickly due to the fact that the surface proteins will alter and lock out the marinades. To avoid this you should start marinating the meat before beginning the cooking process.

Here at Sous Vide Tools we often like to add a small amount of butter to the bag and find that for best results, flavoured butter works really well to add a little something extra during the cooking process. Our preference is to place butter into the bag itself, rather than on top of the product.

Many people prefer the unsalted, slightly moister meat so they refrain from salting until after the meat has been cooked sous vide. The difference between the two methods is very minor and you can't go wrong either way. I suggest trying it both ways and see what you personally prefer.

So, while it's certainly very difficult to overcook your food using sous vide, to say that it's impossible is a little bit of an overstatement. Just remember that while you technically can't 'overcook' your food, the quality could start to decline if it's left to cook for a lot longer than is recommended.

On average, fat will begin to render around 130 F and, if not done properly, is the real reason your sous vide meat is rubbery. Because you're cooking the steak low and slow for that optimal tenderness, it's easy for temperatures to not become hot enough to get that crispy edge you crave.

How to sous vide a New York strip? ›

Setup immersion circulator according to manufacturer's instructions to accommodate 4 steaks; preheat water to 131°F (55°C). Season strip steaks evenly with salt and pepper. Align steaks in vacuum seal bag with a sprig of rosemary centered on each side; seal bag(s). Circulate steaks in water bath for 90 minutes.

Q: Can I add aromatics, like herbs or alliums, to the sous vide bag? Yes, you can. I like to add thyme or rosemary sprigs, along with sliced shallots or garlic cloves, to the bags with my steaks during cooking. Adding the same aromatics to the pan as you sear the steaks will bolster that flavor.

Regardless of your method, you'll also need some sous vide bags that fit your cut(s) of meat – the Half Gallon Bag is great for larger cuts, and the Quart Bag is perfect for smaller steaks. For best results, give each steak its own bag.

How to Grill Strip Steak (medium-rare recommended): Grill for 9–12 minutes for a 1-inch steak, and 12–14 minutes for a 1½ inch steak, turning about 1 minute before the halfway point. A meat thermometer should read 130°F. Rest your steaks for 5 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil.

Sous Vide the Steak for 1-3 Hours

For more than two steaks or larger cuts, sous vide for at least two hours. For our massive King Cut steaks, cook with the immersion circulator for three hours. We recommend 125°F for a perfect medium-rare steak for the optimal eating experience.