Steba SV 50 Sous-Vide Immersion Cooker, 20 L Capacity, 800 W, Stainless Steel/Black

The Steba SV 50 is an 800 W sous-vide immersion cooker designed to heat and circulate water for precise low-temperature cooking in containers up to 20 L. Made with a stainless steel housing and black accents, the unit provides exact electronic temperature control and an illuminated LCD for monitoring temperature and timer settings. It is compact and portable for use in home or small professional kitchens and fits any pan with at least 15 cm depth.

Advantages

The SV 50 offers waterproof protection to IPX7 and a stainless steel housing for easy cleaning and durability. An intuitive rotary control dial, illuminated LCD display and precise electronic temperature regulation up to 90° C ensure stable results; the cooker heats 20 L to 56° C in about 45 minutes with a maximum deviation of 0.5° C while circulating water at approximately 12 L/min. The device is space-saving and mobile and preserves the natural flavour, texture and shape of foods when used with vacuum-sealed bags.

Suitable for

• Precision low-temperature cooking (sous-vide) at home or in small professional kitchens
• Pasteurization of vacuum-sealed foods
• Batch cooking for events or meal prep using containers up to 20 L
• Cooking in any pot with a minimum depth of 15 cm

When it may not be suitable

The SV 50 is not intended for use in very large commercial kettles or containers exceeding the stated 20 L usable capacity; performance and heating times will differ in larger volumes. It is also not a standalone cooking vessel—food must be vacuum-sealed or placed in bags and used inside a suitable pot or container.

Key specifications

• Power: 800 W
• Usable water capacity: up to 20 L
• Temperature control range: up to 90° C with electronic regulation
• Temperature accuracy: deviation max. 0.5° C (example: heats 20 L to 56° C in ~45 min)
• Water circulation rate: ~12 L/min
• Display: illuminated LCD for current temperature and timer (up to 99 h)
• Controls: rotary dial
• Materials and colour: stainless steel housing with black accents
• Dimensions (approx.): width 80 mm, depth 105 mm, height 375 mm
• Weight: 1.2 kg

How to use

Attach the immersion cooker securely to the side of a suitable pot (minimum depth 15 cm) filled with the required volume of water (up to 20 L). Set the desired temperature and timer using the rotary control; the illuminated LCD will show the current temperature and remaining time. Place vacuum-sealed food bags into the circulating water, ensuring water can flow freely around the bags for even heating. Monitor the process on the display and remove bags when the set time and temperature have been reached.

What to consider before purchase

• Required container size and depth (minimum 15 cm depth; up to 20 L usable capacity)
• Whether 800 W power and the stated heating time meet your cooking or pasteurization needs
• Need for additional accessories such as vacuum sealer, bags or film rolls (sold separately)
• Space for mounting the unit on a pot and storage when not in use

Usage recommendations

For consistent sous-vide results, use vacuum-sealed bags, avoid overcrowding the container to maintain even circulation, and allow the SV 50 sufficient time to reach and stabilise at the target temperature before inserting food.