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Roast

Oven-roasting times and temperatures for proteins, vegetables, and more

51 ingredients
Chicken Breast
Brush with oil. Rest 5 min before slicing.
35–16 min
Chicken Thigh
Bone-in, skin-side up for crispy skin.
50–28 min
Salmon Fillet
Skin-side down on sheet pan.
20–8 min
Pork Chop
Sear first for color, then oven.
25–15 min
Shrimp
Single layer. No overlap.
10–6 min
Whole Chicken
Rest 15 min before carving.
105–50 min (4 lb)
Lamb Chops
Sear first, finish in oven.
20–12 min (after sear)
Chicken Wings
Flip halfway. Wire rack for all-around crisp.
50–28 min
Pork Tenderloin
Sear first, then oven.
28–16 min
Pork Belly
Low first, then blast at 450°F 15 min for skin.
180–120 min
Turkey Breast
~20 min per pound. Rest before carving.
100–65 min (3.5 lb)
Scallops
Sear first, finish in oven for large batches.
12–8 min
Mussels
Sheet pan in single layer. Discard unopened.
10–8 min
Halibut
Skin-side down on parchment.
18–12 min
Pork Ribs
Wrapped in foil for first 2 hrs, unwrap to finish.
210–150 min
Brisket
Fat cap up. Wrap tightly in foil at the stall. Low and slow.
720–480 min
Whole Turkey
~15 min per pound. Tent foil if browning too fast. Rest 30 min.
240–180 min (14 lb)
Sausage / Bratwurst
Turn once. Great for a crowd.
30–20 min
Lobster
Butterfly and open. Brush with garlic butter.
14–10 min
Crab
Brush with garlic butter. Pre-cooked only.
18–15 min
Broccoli
Toss with oil, salt. Crispy edges are the prize.
28–16 min
Asparagus
Single layer, light oil, high heat.
18–10 min
Sweet Potato
½″ cubes. Toss halfway.
35–20 min
Brussels Sprouts
Cut side down. Crispy = perfection.
30–16 min
Cauliflower
Toss halfway. Go dark.
35–20 min
Potato (Russet)
¾″ cubes. Toss halfway.
42–26 min
Green Beans
Toss with oil. Get some char.
20–12 min
Carrots
Halve lengthwise for best browning.
38–22 min
Zucchini
Spears, cut side down.
25–16 min
Mushrooms
Toss halfway.
28–20 min
Corn on the Cob
Butter and foil, or naked for char.
28–18 min
Bell Pepper
Strips on sheet pan.
26–18 min
Onion
Cut through root to hold together.
38–26 min
Beets
Wrap in foil. Fork-tender. Peel after.
65–45 min
Cabbage
Brush with oil. Get the char.
35–22 min
Kale
Single layer. Light oil and salt. Watch carefully.
22–14 min
Eggplant
Toss with oil. Should be creamy inside.
30–20 min
Parsnips
Halve lengthwise. Caramelizes beautifully.
38–22 min
Artichoke
Halve, scoop choke, oil and season. Cover with foil first 20 min.
35–28 min
Leeks
Halved lengthwise. Caramelized and sweet.
30–20 min
Butternut Squash
Toss with oil. Flip halfway. Golden and caramelized.
38–22 min
Acorn Squash
Cut side down 25 min, flip, fill and finish.
50–35 min
Spaghetti Squash
Cut side down on oiled sheet pan. Fork-tender.
50–35 min
Tomato
Cut side up. Drizzle with oil and garlic.
40–26 min
Garlic
Cut top off, drizzle oil, wrap in foil. Squeeze cloves out.
48–35 min
Fennel
Wedges or thick slices. Cut side down for browning.
38–26 min
Bok Choy
Baby bok choy halved. Cut side down. Sesame oil.
16–10 min
Turnips
Cubed. Toss with oil. Flip halfway.
38–22 min
Snap Peas
Light char. Toss with oil and flaky salt.
10–8 min
Radishes
Halved, cut side down. They mellow out completely.
25–16 min
Celery
Large pieces. Toss with oil. Surprisingly sweet.
25–20 min

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