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
Cooking
Options
Temperature
Chicken,
Rotisserie,
450°F – rotis-
Whole
Roast,
serie (Chicken
Convection
function)
425°F – Roast
Chicken,
Bake,
400°F – Bake,
parts
Convection
convection
Duck
Rotisserie,
325°F – 425°F
Convection
(Duck function)
Beef,
Rotisserie,
425°F – rotis-
Lamb
Roast,
serie (Meat
Convection
function)
425°F – Roast
Pork
Rotisserie,
425°F – rotis-
Roast,
serie (Meat
Convection
function)
425°F – Roast
Fish
Rotisserie,
400°F – rotis-
(whole)
Roast,
serie
Convection
(custom set-
ting)
400°F – Roast,
Convection
Fish fillets
Bake,
400°F
Convection
13
Time
Internal Temperature
50 to 75
165°F – breast
minutes
170°F to 175°F for thigh
30 to 45
165°F – breast
minutes
170°F to 175°F for thigh
90 minutes
170°F to 175°F for thigh
15 minutes/
Rare – 125°F
pound
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
20 minutes/
Medium rare – 145°F
pound
Medium – 150°F
Well Done – 160°F
* All internal temperatures
are based on a 5 minute rest
15 to 20
145°F
minutes
10 to 20
145°F
minutes
(depending
on thick-
ness)