Sous Vide Temperature and Time Guide
The below table is a guide to setting the temperatures and times for your cooking. You may need to adjust for your individual tastes.
Cooking temperatures for Meat (Beef, Lamb and Pork):
RARE: 49°C
MEDIUM RARE: 56°C
MEDIUM: 60°C
MEDIUM WELL: 65°C
WELL: 71°C and up
Cooking temperatures for Poultry:
WITH BONE: 82°C
WITHOUT BONE: 64°C
Cooking temperature for Fish:
RARE: 47°C
MEDIUM RARE: 56°C
MEDIUM: 60°C
General temperature for Vegetables:
83°C
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Tenderloin, cutlets, sirloin, | 49°C or higher | 1 hour | Up to 6 hours | ||
rib eye, rump, | 49°C or higher | 2 hours | Up to 8 hours | ||
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Blade, chuck, leg of lamb, | 49°C or higher | 8 hours | Up to 10 hours | ||
shoulder, shanks, game |
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Belly | 82°C | 10 hours | Up to 12 hours | ||
Ribs | 59°C | 10 hours | Up to 12 hours | ||
Pork Chops | 56°C or higher | 4 hours | Up to 6 hours | ||
Pork Roast | 56°C or higher | 10 hours | Up to 12 hours | ||
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