COOKING TIMER
How long should steak, chops or a roast rest?
Quick answer
Set the timer for 3 minutes.
Rest after cooking · Beef, pork, veal, lamb or goat steak, roast or chop that reached 145°F
Start the timer
3 minutes
Timer has not started.
When it rings: Keep the food undisturbed through the full rest period.
What this time assumes
FoodSafety.gov requires a 3-minute rest after these whole cuts reach 145°F.
Verify the internal temperature with a food thermometer before starting the rest timer.
Source and safety check
This is a starting timer, not a substitute for checking doneness, temperature or your appliance instructions. Read the source guidance. For meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and leftovers, use the applicable safe internal temperature rather than time alone. FoodSafety.gov temperature chart.