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Heat from Freezer to Any Temperature

How long it will take to heat an entire piece of meat from 32°F / -18°C to the temperature of the water bath.

Reminder, this food might not be pasteurized at these times and food should not be cooked at temperatures less than 131ºF / 55°C for more than 4 hours.

While there are slight differences in the heating time for different temperatures of water baths, the times usually vary less than 5 to 10% even going from a 111ºF / 44°C bath to a 141ºF / 60.5°C bath, which equates to a difference of 5 minutes every hour. We show the largest value in our chart, so if you are cooking it at a lower temperature you can knock a little of the time off.

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 131°F / 55°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of meat that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 131°F / 55°C water bath.

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 141°F / 60.5°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of meat that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 141°F / 60.5°C water bath.

Heat from Refrigerator to Any Temperature

Heat from Freezer to Any Temperature

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 131°F / 55°C

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 141°F / 60.5°C

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Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 135.5°F / 57.5°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of chicken that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 135.5°F / 57.5°C water bath.

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 141°F / 60.5°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of chicken that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 141°F / 60.5°C water bath.

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 146.3°F / 63.5°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of chicken that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 146.3°F / 63.5°C water bath.

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 150.8°F / 66°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of chicken that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 150.8°F / 66°C water bath.

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 135.5°F / 57.5°C

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 141°F / 60.5°C

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 146.3°F / 63.5°C

Pasteurize from Refrigerator to 150.8°F / 66°C

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Heat Fatty Fish to Any Temperature

These times show how long it will take to heat an entire piece of fatty fish from 41°F / 5°C to any typical temperature.

Reminder, this food might not be pasteurized at these times and food should not be cooked at temperatures less than 131°F / 55°C for more than 4 hours.

While there are slight differences in the heating time for different temperatures of water baths, the times usually vary less than 5 to 10% even going from a 111°F / 44°C bath to a 141°F / 60.5°C bath, which equates to a difference of 5 minutes every hour. We show the largest value in our chart, so if you are cooking it at a lower temperature you can knock a little of the time off.

Pasteurize Lean Fish to 131°F / 55°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of lean fish that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 131°F / 55°C water bath.

Pasteurize Lean Fish to 141°F / 60.5°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of lean fish that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 141°F / 60.5°C water bath.

Pasteurize Fatty Fish to 131°F / 55°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of fatty fish that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 131°F / 55°C water bath.

Pasteurize Fatty Fish to 141°F / 60.5°C

This is the amount of time it will take a piece of fatty fish that is 41°F / 5°C to become pasteurized in a 141°F / 60.5°C water bath.

Heat Fatty Fish to Any Temperature

Pasteurize Lean Fish to 131°F / 55°C