Carryover Cooking Calculator

Calculate when to pull meat from heat for perfect doneness

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Current

125°F

Pull At

125°F

Carryover

+10°F

Target

135°F

To Go

0°F

Final Temperature After Rest: 135°F

Understanding Carryover Cooking

  • Larger cuts have more thermal mass and greater carryover
  • Higher cooking temperatures increase carryover effect
  • Residual heat continues cooking meat after removal
  • Always account for 5-15°F rise depending on size