Is it safe to cook steak in a dishwasher?

Yes—if you seal the steak properly in a high-quality, BPA-free vacuum or zip bag. Most dishwashers can reach temperatures of 130°F to 160°F on sanitize or heavy-duty cycles, making it safe for sous vide-style cooking.

How long does dishwasher sous vide take?

Typically, a long, high-heat cycle takes 90–120 minutes. That’s enough time to gently cook the steak through. Make sure to let it rest and then finish with a hot sear for best texture.

What temperature does a dishwasher reach?

Dishwasher temperatures vary by model and cycle. Most heavy-duty and sanitize cycles range between 130°F–160°F. You can verify your dishwasher's range using a digital thermometer sealed in a test bag.

Can you really get a perfect steak using this method?

Absolutely. With the right cut, tight seal, and proper cycle, dishwasher sous vide steak can come out just as tender and evenly cooked as one made with a circulator. The final sear is what truly seals the deal—literally and flavor-wise.

Dishwasher Sous Vide Steak – 5 Steps to Perfect, Juicy Results

Description

Learn how to cook juicy, tender steak using your dishwasher with this sous vide hack. Perfectly pink inside and seared to golden perfection outside

Ingredients

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1 boneless ribeye or NY strip steak (1–1.5 inches thick)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sprigs rosemary or thyme
1 tbsp butter

1 BPA-free vacuum bag or zipper-lock freezer bag

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Instructions

Season steak with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs.
Seal the steak tightly in a vacuum-sealed or zip-lock freezer bag using the water displacement method.
Place the bag on the top rack of your dishwasher, away from detergent dispensers.
Run a full sanitize or heavy-duty cycle (90–120 minutes).
After the cycle, remove steak from bag and pat dry with paper towels.
Heat a skillet until smoking hot. Add butter and sear steak 30 seconds per side.
Let rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve with your favorite sauce or compound butter.

Notes

Double-bag the steak to avoid leakage.
Use a meat thermometer to test your dishwasher’s internal water temperature ahead of time.
Add finishing salt or cowboy butter just before serving for an extra punch of flavor.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 450
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 110mg