Greater Goods Kitchen Sous Vide - A Powerful Precision Cooking Machine at 1100 Watts; Ultra Quiet Immersion Circulator With a Brushless Motor (Onyx Black)

This is the third sous vide I ordered. The first two were from a different well known manufacturer and both arrived securely packaged in the manufacturers box and the Amazon outer.... and were both broken.The Greater Goods one wasn't my first choice but it should have been. It is well made/sturdy, easy to set up, easy to use and best of all.... not broken on arrival.Sure I could cook the same stuff in a regular pan but for me the real joy of a sous vide is being able to prepare food in advance, hold it at temperature while entertaining friends and then be able to quickly finish in a pan and serve.

I’ve been wanting to try sous vide for a while. This cooker is easy to use, stylish, quiet and kept the water bath at the perfect temperature without fluctuating. I paired it with their sous vide container for the perfect combo.

The Greater Goods Kitchen Sous Vide Machine has been a game-changer in my kitchen. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef, this device makes sous vide cooking incredibly approachable and reliable.What I love most:Fast and Quiet Performance: With its 1100-watt heating element and brushless motor, it heats water quickly and operates almost silently—perfect for long cooks without the noise.Simple, Intuitive Controls: The large LCD screen and button-dial interface are super easy to use. Setting temperature and time is straightforward, and the display is bright and easy to read from across the kitchen.Excellent Circulation: The water circulates evenly and efficiently, ensuring consistent cooking results. It passed every test I threw at it—from perfectly jammy eggs to juicy, tender steaks.Compact and Versatile: The screw clamp fits securely on a variety of pots and containers, and the sleek design doesn’t take up much space.While the temperature accuracy is just slightly off by less than a degree, it’s not enough to impact cooking results in any noticeable way. For the price, this sous vide machine offers performance that rivals much more expensive models.If you're looking for a reliable, quiet, and easy-to-use sous vide cooker that delivers restaurant-quality results at home, the Greater Goods Precision Cooker is a fantastic choice.

I got my first sous vide as an impulse buy in the Aldi finds aisle. It worked fine. I didn't like that I had to hit a button over and over again that beeped to set the time and temperature. It died after about 3 years. I replaced it with this one. I loved how easy it is to set with the dial. After about a year the plastic guard around the impeller broke. I fastened it back on with some copper wire. It looked pretty janky but motored on. Several months ago the impeller made a lot more noise than it did when new. It continued to work but it was obvious it was not going to go much longer. Today the impeller stopped spinning. I used this thing a lot (2 or more times per week) so 3 years doesn't seem like too bad of a lifespan. I just ordered an Inkbird that was on sale to replace it. It doesn't have a plastic guard around the impeller so it should at least not have that problem. I will miss the rotary dial. We shall see how long a different brand holds up. Reading several reviews I don't think any of them are going to last much more than 3 years if you use them as frequently as I do!

I am a new sous-vide user. My goal is to cook good, tasty, healthy meals on my busy schedule. This machine helps me do that. The machine comes in good packaging to prevent damage in transit. I recycled the box. There is a preset to every degree so temp control is precise. The machine makes minimal noise and is easy to store vertically.My first meal with this unit was chicken in barbecue sauce for lunch. After breakfast, I filled a food container with water, attached the lid and Greater Goods sous-vide machine, clipped a pound of frozen chicken breast in the water, set the temp to 165F and let it cook for a couple of hours. When I checked the meat temp it was at 165, cooked and safe. I then put meat in a sealable bowl, added the sauce, and microwaved it for a couple of minutes to heat through. The food tasted good, was easy to prepare, and the left overs went into the fridge for another meal later.My second try was with Spanish Pallela from Costco. The Pallela came in a heavy duty plastic bag perfect for sous-vide. I set up the unit to 165F and the Pallela came out exactly to the directions.Pros: Meal prep is easy. Many foods come in plastic bags and are ready to cook in sous-vide. Sous-vide needs minimal watching, once an hour is enough. Foods cook to temp and do not burn. Clean-up is easy: the machine stays clean. The water and bags get recycled. The sous-vide is part slow-cooker, so meals can be started when convenient and eaten an hour or two later. The machine is fifteen inches tall and about three inches wide so it is easy to store.Cons: NoneNote: I bought the food container and lid at the same time from other companies, but the sous-vide will attach to any somewhat straight sided container.Disclosure: My sous-vide machine purchase price may be refunded to me for this "test" use, but not the cost of the food container and lid. I tell you true because I don't want to see anyone waste money and the return policy is a guarantee against waste. I think the price point is good and easy for most beginners and I did pay that price out of my own pocket.