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Brining
Brining leaner cuts of meat such as poultry, turkey,
and pork in a saltwater solution produces juicier
roasts. The difference between brined and non-brined
meats is very noticeable. If you have the time it is
definitely recommended.
The rule to follow is to use a cup of table salt or 1½
cups kosher salt for every gallon of water.
Or, for smaller cuts of meat, ½ cup kosher salt for
every quart of water.
Simply mix salt and water together. Place item to be
brined in a non-reactive container or sealable plastic
bag large enough to completely immerse the meat.
Pour in the brine, cover, and refrigerate.
The amount of time needed to brine depends on how big the roast is.
Following is a simple guideline:
Whole chicken
3–8 hours
Chicken parts
1–2 hours
Turkey breast
4–6 hours
Game hens
1–2 hours
Pork chops
2–6 hours
Pork tenderloin
2–6 hours
Pork loin
24 hours
It is important to thoroughly rinse and dry the meat once you remove it
from the brine, so when it roasts it will be juicy, not salty.
FINISHED COOKING TEMPERATURES
Always check internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer.
Food
Setting
Options
Cooking
Temperature
Time
Internal Temperature
Chicken,
Whole
Rotisserie,
Roast,
Convection
450°F – rotis-
serie (Chicken
function)
425°F – Roast
50 to 75
minutes
165°F – breast
170°F to 175°F for thigh
Chicken,
parts
Bake,
Convection
400°F – Bake,
convection
30 to 45
minutes
165°F – breast
170°F to 175°F for thigh
Duck
Rotisserie,
Convection
325°F – 425°F
(Duck function)
90 minutes
170°F to 175°F for thigh
Beef,
Lamb
Rotisserie,
Roast,
Convection
425°F – rotis-
serie (Meat
function)
425°F – Roast
15 minutes/
pound
Rare – 125°F
Medium – Rare – 130°F to
135°F
Medium – 135°F to 140°F
Medium Well – 140°F to
150°F
Well Done – 155°F
* All internal temperatures
are based on a 5 minute rest
Pork
Rotisserie,
Roast,
Convection
425°F – rotis-
serie (Meat
function)
425°F – Roast
20 minutes/
pound
Medium rare – 145°F
Medium – 150°F
Well Done – 160°F
* All internal temperatures
are based on a 5 minute rest
Fish
(whole)
Rotisserie,
Roast,
Convection
400°F – rotis-
serie
(custom set-
ting)
400°F – Roast,
Convection
15 to 20
minutes
145°F
Fish fillets
Bake,
Convection
400°F
10 to 20
minutes
(depending
on thick-
ness)
145°F