sous vide

adjective or adverb \ˌsü-ˈvēd\

Definition of SOUS VIDE

: relating to or denoting a method of cooking food slowly in a vacuum-sealed pouch at a low temperature so as to retain most of the juice and aroma

French, literally, under vacuum

First Known Use: 1986

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