Resting time, carryover cooking, and why it matters.
Rest Time
15-30min
Carryover Rise
+10-15°F
Tent with Foil?
Yes
Rule of Thumb
Rest 15-20 minutes for small roasts (3-5 lbs), 20-30 minutes for larger roasts
A proper rest results in even color throughout the roast and prevents juice loss when slicing. The larger the roast, the more carryover cooking occurs.
Loosely tent with foil. Account for 10-15F of carryover rise when deciding your pull temperature.
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23 min preset
Rest Roast Beef for 15-30 minutes after cooking. Rest 15-20 minutes for small roasts (3-5 lbs), 20-30 minutes for larger roasts.
A proper rest results in even color throughout the roast and prevents juice loss when slicing. The larger the roast, the more carryover cooking occurs.
Yes, carryover cooking raises the internal temperature by approximately 10-15°F during resting. Account for this when checking doneness.
Yes, loosely tent Roast Beef with foil while resting. Loosely tent with foil. Account for 10-15F of carryover rise when deciding your pull temperature.
No, Roast Beef stays warm during the recommended rest time of 15-30 minutes. Tenting with foil helps retain heat. The internal temperature actually continues to rise during this period.
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