Equipment Focus: CT-5 Sous Vide Cook Tank

In this post, we explore our CT-5 sous vide cook tank. Sous vide cooking, both in the home and in industrial food processing, continues to grow at a remarkable pace. The cooking method continues to grow in popularity due to its unparalleled efficiency and outstanding cooked product consistency and quality.

The DC Norris CT-5 Sous Vide Cook Tank

The DC Norris sous vide cook tank portfolio includes a commercial-scale automated cook tank (the CT-1) and three industrial-scale sous vide cook tanks; the CT-5, CT-10, and CT-20.

The CT-5 sous vide cook tank has a capacity of 551 lbs and is fully automated, allowing time and temperatures to be rigidly controlled. This control by way of automation ensures that the cooking results will be the same every time and easily replicable. Products can even be left to cook unattended, overnight with guaranteed results with the CT-5.

Benefits of the CT-5 Sous Vide Cook Tank

• Improved flavor and texture of food products
• Nutrients and vitamins are ‘locked in’
• Removes risk of overcooking and ‘drying-out’
• Retains product integrity
• Savings of 10-20% from increased yields,
• Control of ingredient inventory and use of standard recipes
• Accurate temperature control
• Increased shelf life
• Builds up a stock of quality food for future use
• Controlled production techniques
• No direct human or utensil contact during cooking or cooling
• Save on labor costs
• Centralized production

CT-5 Sous Vide Cook Tank Dimensions & Capacity

CT-5 Sous Vide Cook Tank Utilities

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CT-5 Sous Vide Cook Tank Features

The CT-5 sous vide cook tank is a fully automated stainless steel cook tank with an HMI control panel. 

• Fully automatic operation for cooking/cooling stages
• Option of either a built-in electric basket lift or overhead hoist arrangement for loading of product
• Spring-assisted hinged tank cover with built-in interlock safety switch
• Integral heat exchanger and pipework arrangement
• Temperature probes (tank mounted and handheld)
• Mitsubishi HMI color touch screen
• DC Norris Virtual Chart Recorder software
• Slow overnight meat cooking
• Power failure memory retention
• Rotating drum (cook tank/tumble chiller model)

Is the CT-5 Sous Vide Cook Tank Right for Your Operation?

From premium pet food production to the latest in cloud kitchen carry out, DC Norris is helping businesses around the globe prepare high-quality foods safely and efficiently with sous vide. Talk with a DC Norris expert today to explore the sous vide equipment that’s right for you.