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Sous Vide Eggs (Soft / 63°C Egg) — 147°F / 64°C for 45-60 min

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Sous Vide Temperature: 147°F / 64°C

Cook Time: 45-60 min

Overview

Sous Vide Eggs (Soft / 63°C Egg): set water bath to 147°F (64°C) for 45-60 min. The famous 63°C egg: silky, custard-like whites and flowing yolk. Place eggs directly in water (no bag needed). 60 min for consistent texture. Crack into bowl, season, serve on toast or ramen.

Key Details

  • Sous Vide Temperature: 147°F / 64°C
  • Cook Time: 45-60 min
  • The famous 63°C egg: silky, custard-like whites and flowing yolk. Place eggs directly in water (no bag needed). 60 min for consistent texture. Crack into bowl, season, serve on toast or ramen.
  • Vacuum seal or use water displacement method (ziplock bag) to remove air
  • A post-cook sear in a hot pan adds flavor and visual appeal

Why This Matters

  • Sous vide provides precise temperature control impossible with other methods
  • Food cannot overcook — it reaches target temp and stays there
  • Extended cooking time at lower temps achieves pasteurization safely
  • Results are perfectly even from edge to center

How To

  1. 1Set sous vide circulator to 147°F (64°C)
  2. 2Season food and seal in vacuum bag or ziplock using water displacement
  3. 3Place bag in water bath and cook for 45-60 min
  4. 4Remove from bag and pat very dry with paper towels
  5. 5Sear in a ripping-hot cast iron or with a torch for finishing crust

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147°F (64°C) for 45-60 min. The famous 63°C egg: silky, custard-like whites and flowing yolk. Place eggs directly in water (no bag needed). 60 min for consistent texture. Crack into bowl, season, serve on toast or ramen.