Healthy Cooking Guide
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Warm or Simmer Keep foods warm; simmer meats
150 to 200°F and poultry.
(65 to 95°C)
225 to 250°F Stew or braise meats; sauté vegetables;
(105 to 120°C) cook sauces, fruits, casseroles,
fried rice, and snacks.
275 to 300°F Prepare eggs, gravies,
(135 to 150°C) candies, and puddings.
325 to 350°F Brown meats, seafood and potatoes;
(165 to 175°C) bake cakes, pancakes, and French
toast; grill sandwiches.
375°F Sear meats and poultry;
(190°C) stir-fry chicken.
400 to 425°F Pan-broil meats and fish;
(205 to 220°C) stir-fry meats; pop corn.
150 to 160°F 5-7 hours Simmer: Baked beans, 4 to 6 hour stews,
(65 to 70°C) poultry-bone-in soups, cereals. Steam:
Hot dogs, fresh-vegetables, puddings
170 to 190°F 3-5 hours Simmer: Appetizer dips, hot beef,
(75 to 90°C) barbecue, “Sloppy Joes,” etc.
200 to 220°F 2-3 hours Fast Simmer: Spare ribs, lamb shanks,
(95 to 105°C) winter squash, fruit punch, vegetable
juices, fish chowder, cheese sauce
Simmer: Frozen vegetables, potatoes,
corn-on-the-cob, stuffed peppers,
seafood, rice, dumplings
230 to 250°F 11/2-3 hours Bring liquids to boil. High-simmer:
(110 to 120°C) Corned beef, pot roasts and short ribs
Thicken: Gravies, soups and sauces
Prepare: Fresh applesauce, peach or
apple butter and hot chocolate.
Most foods can be prepared at the listed settings. Use cooking times in chart
as a guide only. Times will vary. When cooking roasts, ham or poultry, use
a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part to ensure that recommended
doneness is reached.
Temperature Guide
Slow Cooking Temperature Guide