Using the wrong bag

Although they are great for leftovers and food preservation in the kitchen, Ziploc bags aren't particularly designed for sous vide cooking. What then should you use if a Ziploc is inappropriate? The solution is to get a vacuum sealer! Ziplocs will function for the sous vide procedure, but they won't produce the best results, according to Yankel Polak, head chef at ButcherBox. Don't cut corners if you want the greatest results; invest in a vacuum sealer.

Don't worry if you are in a pinch and can only use that Ziploc. Although it's not ideal, there are no issues with food safety or quality. According to research, it's not necessarily the kind of vacuum sealing that stops problems like bacterial growth, but rather the temperature at which you cook and store your food. Additionally, there is little concern that the chemicals in plastic will contaminate your food. The fact that all of Ziploc's bags are BPA and dioxin-free is actually noted on the company's website.