Sous Vide Temps & Times


BEEF

  ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (hours)
Rib Eye, Sirloin & Porterhouse Steak   1 – inch  
 Rare  125 °F 1 to 6
 Medium Rare  130 °F 1 to 6
 Medium  140 °F 1 to 6
 Medium Well  150 °F 1 to 6
 Well Done  155 °F 1 to 6
Tenderloin Steak (Filet Mignon)1 ½ inch  
 Rare  125 °F 1 to 6
 Medium Rare  130 °F 1 to 6
 Medium  140 °F 1 to 6
 Medium Well  150 °F 1 to 6
 Well Done  155 °F 1 to 6
Flank Steak1 – 1 ½ inch  
 Rare  125 °F 2 to 10
 Medium Rare  130 °F 2 to 10
 Medium  140 °F 2 to 10
 Medium Well  150 °F 2 to 10
 Well Done  155 °F 2 to 10
Flank Iron Steak2 – inch  
 Rare  125 °F 2 to 10
 Medium Rare  130 °F 2 to 10
 Medium  140 °F 2 to 10
 Medium Well  150 °F 2 to 10
 Well Done  155 °F 2 to 10
Brisket2 – inch 140 °F24 to 48
Bottom Round Roast4-inch  
 Medium Rare  130 °F5 to 10
 Medium  136 °F5 to 10
 Medium Well  144 °F5 to 10
Prime Rib Roast5 – 6 inch  
 Medium Rare  130 °F6 to 10
 Medium  136 °F6 to 10
 Medium Well  144 °F6 to 10
Pot Roast (Chuck)3 – 4 inch 160 °F24 to 30
Short Ribs  167 °F24 to 36
Tenderloin Roast3 – inch  
Rare  131 °F3 to 6
Medium Rare  135 °F3 to 6
Medium  140 °F3 to 6
Medium Well  150 °F3 to 6
Tri-Tip Roast3-4-inch  
Rare  131 °F5 to 10
Medium Rare  135 °F5 to 10
Medium  140 °F5 to 10
Hamburgers1-inch  
Rare 125 °F1 to 3
Medium Rare 130 °F1 to 3
Medium 140 °F1 to 3
Medium Well 145 °F1 to 3
Well 155 °F1 to 3
Veal Chop Bone-In1 – 1 ½ inch  
Rare 129 °F3 to 6
Medium 134 °F3 to 6
Veal Shank1 – 2-inch167 °F24 to 36

PORK

  ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (hours)
Boneless Chops 1-inch 140 °F1 to 3
Bone-In Chops 1-inch 140 °F1 ½ to 3
Baby Back Ribs  165 °F12 to 24
Country Style Ribs  167 °F18 to 24
Ham – Cured  155 °F8 to 12
Tenderloin  145 °F1 ½ to 4
Sausage  165 °F18 to 24
Shoulder 3-inch 175 °F12 to 24
Loin Roast  144 °F4 to 6

LAMB

  ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (hours)
Lamb Chops   
Rare  126 °F 1 to 3
Medium Rare  131 °F 1 to 3
Medium  140 °F 1 to 3
Medium Well  150 °F 1 to 3
Well Done  155 °F 1 to 3
Rack of Lamb   
Rare  155 °F2 to 3
Medium Rare  155 °F2 to 3
Medium  155 °F2 to 3
Medium Well  155 °F2 to 3
Well Done  155 °F2 to 3
Leg of Lamb Bone-In   
Medium Rare  130 °F18 to 24
Medium  140 °F18 to 24
Medium Well  150 °F18 to 24
Lamb Shank  167 °F24 to 36

POULTRY

  ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (hours)
 Chicken Breast, Boneless 1-inch 140 °F 1 to 3
 Chicken Breast, Bone-In 1 ½-inch 147 °F 2 to 6
 Chicken Thighs, Boneless  158 °F 4 to 8
 Chicken Thighs, Bone-In  165 °F2 to 6
 Chicken – Whole  148 °F5 to 7
 Cornish Game Hens  155 °F6 to 8
 Duck Breast 1-inch 136 °F1 ½ to 4
 Duck Legs  149 °F1 ½ to 4
 Duck Confit  158 °F16 to 24
Turkey Breast, Boneless 2-inch 146 °F2 to 8
Turkey Breast, Bone-In  150 °F2 to 8
Turkey Legs  165 °F8 to 10

FISH & SEAFOOD

  ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (minutes)
 Crab Legs  140 °F 30 to 90
 Codfish 1-inch 136 °F 20 to 40
 Flounder Fillet 1-inch 122 °F 30 to 60
 Halibut Filet 2-inch 122 °F 40 to 60
 Lobster Tails  130 °F 20 to 45
 Octopus 1 ½-inch 171 °F 4 to 7 (hours)
 Sea Bass Fillet  122 °F 30 to 60
 Scallops 1-inch 126 °F 15 to 35
 Salmon Fillet  122 °F30 to 60
Shrimp  135 °F15 to 30
Trout 1 ½-inch 132 °F30 to 60
Tuna Steak 1-inch  
Rare  105 °F30 to 60
Medium Rare  110 °F30 to 60
Medium  115 °F30 to 60
Well Done  122 °F30 to 60
Tuna – Ahi Loin – Rare 1 ½-inch 109 °F45 to 60

VEGETABLES

 ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (minutes)
 Artichoke Hearts  190 °F 1 to 2 (hours)
 Asparagus  183 °F 20 to 45
 Beets 1/2-inch 194 °F 1 1/2 to 2 (hours)
 Broccoli Florets  183 °F 20 to 30
 Brussel Sprouts halved 185 °F 40 to 60
 Carrots 1/2-inch 185 °F 30 to 60
 Cauliflower Florets  185 °F 25 to 35
 Corn on the Cob  185 °F 30 to 60
Eggplant (cubed or sliced)1-inch183 °F30 to 45
Green Beans 185 °F30 to 60
Onions (diced or sliced) 185 °F30 to 90
Squash (cubed or sliced)1-inch194 °F30 to 45
Sweet Potatoes (cubed or sliced)1-inch194 °F30 to 60
Parsnips1/2-inch185 °F30 to 60
Potatoes (wedges or slices) 1/2-inch 185 °F30 to 120

FRUIT

 ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (minutes)
Apples (diced or sliced) 183 °F35 to 50
Bananas 183 °F25 to 35
Cherries 158 °F25 to 35
Pears (diced or sliced) 183 °F35 to 50
Pineapples (cubed) 167 °F25 to 35

EGGS

  ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (minutes)
Runny Barely Poached 145 °F45
Set – Creamy Yolk 147 °F45
Set – Fudgy Yolk 147 °F60
Soft-boiled 163 °F25
Hard-boiled 167 °F45
Egg Bites 185 °F45 to 60

DAIRY

  ThicknessTemp. (°F)Time (hours)
Crème Anglaise 173 °F1
Custard 176 °F1
Pudding 176 °F1
Yogurt 110 °F12 to 24