Preparation and Pre-Prep · Beginner

Resting and Holding Times

Learn why meat needs to rest after cooking, what carryover cooking is, why dough needs to rest, and how to hold hot food safely before serving.

What Will You Learn in This Lesson?

Determine the correct resting time for each type of meat.
Account for carryover cooking and remove meat from the heat a few °C below the target temperature.
Rest dough for the right amount of time so it can be rolled out.
Hold hot food at a safe temperature during service.
Recognize what happens when meat is cut without resting and avoid this mistake.

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