Eli5: What’s so special about sous vide cooking that can’t be done via other cooking methods?

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Eli5: What’s so special about sous vide cooking that can’t be done via other cooking methods?

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I think it is less “What can sous vide do that other methods can’t do” and more “sous vide does these things better than any other method” The gentle cooking process allows for better moisture retention, more control over the exact doneness of a dish, better infusion of flavours from in-bag seasoning. You can do all of these things on the stove top or in the oven, but the results will be better, more predictable, and more accurate with sous vide cooking. You can draw a straight line with just a pen, but your line will be straighter and exactly the length you want if you use a ruler as well.