🥩 Can You Really Cook a Steak in Your Dishwasher? Let’s Find Out!

So, you want that perfect, juicy steak—medium-rare, with a golden crust that makes you feel like a total kitchen boss. But what if I told you some people are skipping the stove and heading straight to... the dishwasher? 😳

Yep, the internet is obsessed with this wild cooking hack. It’s all inspired by sous vide, a fancy French method that basically means cooking your food in a warm water bath at a super precise temp. Normally, you’d need a special gadget called an immersion circulator. But if you don’t have one, some folks are saying: “No problem, just use your dishwasher!”

Here’s the deal: the dishwasher method mimics sous vide by sealing your steak in a vacuum bag and letting it cook slowly in the hot water of a wash cycle. Sounds weird, right? But the results? Surprisingly decent—at least according to the viral videos racking up millions of views. 📹🔥

Still, there are a few things to know before tossing your ribeye next to the rinse aid. Sous vide is all about control, and dishwashers? Not exactly known for their precision. So while it’s a fun experiment, it’s not foolproof.

Bottom line: If you’re curious and feeling adventurous, give it a shot (safely!). But if you want steak night to be a sure thing, your trusty cast iron skillet still reigns supreme. 🥩💪