Sous-Vide Guide

Temperature & Timing Reference for Perfect Results

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Filet Mignon
Tender Steak
Beef

Premium tender cut ideal for precise doneness control.

122°F – 140°F
1h – 4h
Ribeye
Tender Steak
Beef

Well-marbled cut that benefits from higher temperatures to render fat.

132°F – 140°F
1.5h – 4h
New York Strip
Tender Steak
Beef

Lean, flavorful cut perfect for traditional steakhouse doneness.

132°F – 140°F
1.5h – 4h
Chuck Roast
Tough Cut
Beef

Inexpensive cut transformed into steak-like texture with extended cooking.

132°F – 160°F
10h – 48h
Brisket
Tough Cut
Beef

Large, flavorful cut that becomes incredibly tender with long cooking.

135°F – 135°F
36h – 72h
Short Ribs
Tough Cut
Beef

Meaty ribs that can be cooked steak-like or traditional braised.

132°F – 170°F
8h – 72h
Pork Chops
Lean Cut
Pork

Modern pork chops are lean and benefit from lower temperatures for juiciness.

132°F – 138°F
1h – 2h
Pork Tenderloin
Lean Cut
Pork

Most tender cut of pork, very lean and benefits from precise temperature control.

138°F – 138°F
1h – 2.5h
Pork Shoulder/Butt
Tough Cut
Pork

Large, flavorful cut perfect for pulled pork or sliced preparations.

145°F – 165°F
18h – 24h
Pork Ribs
Tough Cut
Pork

Baby back or spare ribs that can be meaty or fall-off-the-bone.

145°F – 165°F
12h – 36h
Pork Belly
Tough Cut
Pork

Rich, fatty cut that becomes tender and succulent with sous-vide.

158°F – 170°F
10h – 24h
Chicken Breast
White Meat
Poultry

Lean white meat that requires careful temperature control to prevent dryness.

142°F – 152°F
1h – 4h
Chicken Thighs
Dark Meat
Poultry

Flavorful dark meat with fat that renders at higher temperatures.

152°F – 165°F
1.5h – 4h
Turkey Breast
White Meat
Poultry

Large white meat cut that benefits from precise temperature control.

152°F – 152°F
2.5h – 8h
Duck Breast
Dark Meat
Poultry

Rich, fatty meat that can be cooked medium-rare for a perfect sear.

132°F – 132°F
2h – 3h
Salmon Fillet
Fatty Fish
Fish

Buttery, flavorful fish perfect for low-temperature cooking.

112°F – 132°F
0.5h – 1h
Cod Fillet
White Fish
Fish

Delicate white fish that requires careful temperature control.

130°F – 130°F
0.5h – 1h
Halibut Steak
White Fish
Fish

Firm, mild white fish that holds up well to sous-vide.

132°F – 132°F
0.5h – 1.5h
Tuna Steak
Fatty Fish
Fish

Premium fish that can be cooked rare for a buttery texture.

107°F – 117°F
0.5h – 0.75h
Lobster Tail
Shellfish
Fish

Premium shellfish that requires precise temperature to avoid rubbery texture.

132°F – 132°F
0.5h – 0.75h
Shrimp
Shellfish
Fish

Delicate shellfish that becomes rubbery above 140°F.

132°F – 132°F
0.33h – 0.5h
Scallops
Shellfish
Fish

Tender shellfish that requires low temperatures for best results.

125°F – 125°F
0.5h – 0.75h
Carrots
Root Vegetable
Vegetables

Classic root vegetable that becomes tender yet firm with sous-vide.

183°F – 183°F
1h – 2h
Potatoes
Root Vegetable
Vegetables

Starchy vegetable that requires higher temperature for proper gelatinization.

192°F – 192°F
1h – 1.5h
Asparagus
Green Vegetable
Vegetables

Tender green vegetable that cooks quickly while maintaining color.

182°F – 182°F
0.25h – 0.5h
Green Beans
Green Vegetable
Vegetables

Classic green vegetable that maintains color and slight crunch.

185°F – 185°F
0.5h – 0.75h
Corn on the Cob
Green Vegetable
Vegetables

Sweet corn that becomes plump and juicy with sous-vide.

183°F – 183°F
0.25h – 0.5h
Beets
Root Vegetable
Vegetables

Earthy root vegetable that becomes fully tender and easy to peel.

185°F – 185°F
2h – 3h