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title: Pan - Recommended Cooking Temperatures
updated: 2020-09-04 16:47:28Z
created: 2020-09-04 16:34:54Z
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Pan - Recommended Cooking Temperatures
[HestanCue_RecommendedCookingTemperatures.pdf](../../_resources/HestanCue_RecommendedCookingTemperatures.pdf)
[Hestan\_Cue\_-*Temperature\_Chart\_Fahrenheit*-_Printable.pdf](../../_resources/Hestan_Cue_-_Temperature_Chart_Fahrenheit_-_Printa.pdf)
- 450
HIGH
- PROTEIN - QUICK SEAR, CHAR
Sous Vide Meats, Crispy Skin Fish
Great for crisping skin or developing crust. Typically you should sear for 1-2 minutes per side
and then finish cooking at 350°F.
- VEGETABLES - CHAR, BLISTER
Broccoli, Green Beans
To develop color while maintaining crunch, or develop crusts on vegetables that release water, like mushrooms.
- 425
- PROTEIN - SEAR, STIR-FRY
Shrimp, Cubed Meats
The ideal temperature to develop color and cook small proteins like scallops, shrimp or stir-fry.
- VEGETABLES - STIR-FRY, PAN FRY
Peppers, Carrots, Home Fries
For cooking small (or small cut) vegetables and developing color.
- 400
- PROTEIN - BROWN, PAN FRY
Pork Chops, Chicken
An all-around temperature for cooking
meat while developing color.
- VEGETABLES - ROAST
Asparagus, Corn (off the cob), Zucchini
Great for quickly caramelizing produce high in natural sugars or cooking large (or large cut) vegetables.
- 375
- PROTEIN - BROWN, SHALLOW FRY
Chicken Cutlet, Pan Fried Fish, Ground Meats
The perfect temperature for gently frying
breaded meats or browning butter.
- VEGETABLES - BROWN, SHALLOW FRY
Brussels Sprouts, Pancakes, Hash Browns, Crispy Eggplant
Great for cooking tough vegetables, batters, or shallow frying breaded items and fritters.
- 350
- PROTEIN - PAN ROAST AFTER SEAR
Steak, Lamb
The sweet spot to finish your meat after a quick
sear at a higher temperature.
- VEGETABLES - SAUTE, TOAST
Onions, Garlic, Peppers, Quesadilla
The quintessential saute temperature. Also good for toasted sandwiches, like a crispy and gooey grilled cheese.
- 325
- PROTEIN - SCRAMBLED EGGS
Scrambled, Country Omelettes
Best with butter or non-stick cooking spray (not oil). We recommend no more than 4 eggs at a time.
- 300
- PROTEIN - RENDER
Duck Breast, Pancetta
To slowly draw out fat for use in other recipes or to
make your meat extra crispy.
- VEGETABLES - CARAMELIZE, SWEAT
Onions, Garlic, Peppers
The best temperature to gently cook and gradually develop color.
#250
- PROTEIN - FRIED EGGS
Sunny Side Up, Over Easy, Egg White Omelettes
For that elusive tender egg white, low temperature is key.
Best with butter or non-stick cooking spray (not oil).