Cooking instructions
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Whether you're firing up the grill or turning on the oven, we've made it easy to cook Bianco meats to perfection. Follow our step-by-step instructions to get the ideal flavor, texture, and taste—just the way our family has been doing it for generations.
Cooking 101 the Bianco Way
Sausage
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat and turn every 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160 °F.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Place sausages in your pan and turn every 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160 °F.
Oven: Pre-heat oven to 400 °F. Place sausages in tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 °F. Turn sausages halfway through cooking.
Instructions above are for pork sausages. Chicken sausages should reach an internal temperature of 165 °F.
Beef
RULE OF THUMB: MEDIUM RARE: 130-135 °F | MEDIUM: 140-145 °F | MEDIUM WELL: 150-155 °F
STEAK TIPS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Oven: Broil for 4-5 minutes each side or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F.
THE STANDARD TEMPERATURE FOR BEEF PRODUCTS IS 160 °F. ADJUST THESE INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDING TO HOW YOU WANT YOUR STEAK TIPS COOKED.
STEAKS
Grill: Season steak to your liking. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill one side of the steak for about 5-6 minutes. Flip and grill the other side for about 3-4 minutes or until steak reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F. Let sit for about 5 minutes before eating.
Stovetop: Season steak to your liking. Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until steak reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F. Let sit for about 5 minutes before eating.
Oven: Season steak to your liking. Broil for about 5 minutes. Flip steak and leave in oven for another 3-4 minutes or until steak reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F. Let sit for about 5 minutes before eating.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE BASED ON A 12 OZ STEAK. SMALLER STEAKS WILL TAKE LESS TIME TO COOK. LARGER STEAKS MAY TAKE MORE TIME.
THE STANDARD TEMPERATURE FOR BEEF PRODUCTS IS 160 °F. ADJUST THESE INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDING TO HOW YOU WANT YOUR STEAK COOKED.
PRO TIP: TAKE STEAK OFF OF HEAT 5 °F BELOW DESIRED TEMPERATURE.
BURGERS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 160 °F.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F.
IF FROZEN, DEFROST PRIOR TO COOKING.
THE STANDARD TEMPERATURE FOR BEEF PRODUCTS IS 160 °F. ADJUST THESE INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDING TO HOW YOU WANT YOUR BURGER COOKED.
ROASTS
Oven: Season your roast to your liking. Pre-heat oven to 425 °F. Place roast in a tray and cover with foil. Cook time varies based on the size of your roast. Bake for roughly 15-20 minutes PER POUND or until the internal temperature reaches 145 °F. Let sit for 20-30 minutes before slicing.
THE STANDARD TEMPERATURE FOR BEEF PRODUCTS IS 160 °F. ADJUST THESE INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDING TO HOW YOU WANT YOUR ROAST COOKED.
PRO TIP: TAKE ROAST OFF OF HEAT 10 °F BELOW DESIRED TEMPERATURE.
BEEF MEATLOAF
Oven: Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F.
IF FROZEN, DEFROST PRIOR TO COOKING.
Chicken
CHICKEN BREAST
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Oven: Bake at 375 °F – 400 °F for 15-20 minutes. Turn oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F. Flip halfway through cooking.
CHICKEN TENDERS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 8-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 8-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Oven: Bake at 375 °F – 400 °F for 12-15 minutes. Turn oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F. Flip halfway through cooking.
CHICKEN BREAST TIPS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 8-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 8-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Oven: Bake at 375 °F – 400 °F for 12-15 minutes. Turn oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F. Flip halfway through cooking.
CHICKEN WINGS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for about 15 minutes, turning wings every few minutes.
Oven: Bake at 375 °F – 400 °F for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Turn oven to broil for 3-5 minutes. Wings should have an internal temperature of 165 °F.
THE STANDARD INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR CHICKEN WINGS IS 165 °F.
CHICKEN THIGHS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Oven: Bake at 375 °F – 400 °F for 15-20 minutes. Turn oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F. Flip halfway through cooking.
THE STANDARD INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR CHICKEN WINGS IS 165 °F.
CHICKEN MEATLOAF
Oven: Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F.
IF FROZEN, DEFROST PRIOR TO COOKING.
Turkey
TURKEY TIPS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 8-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 8-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Oven: Bake at 375 °F – 400 °F for 12-15 minutes. Turn oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F. Flip halfway through cooking.
Lamb
LAMB TIPS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil or cooking spray. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Oven: Broil for 4-5 minutes each side or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F.
Pork
PORK STRIPS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, turning accordingly to cook evenly on both sides.
Oven: Bake at 375 °F – 400 °F for 12-15 minutes. Turn oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F.
PORK CHOPS
Grill: Grill at medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F.
Stovetop: Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F.
Oven: Pre-heat oven to 400 °F – 425 °F. Bake for roughly 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F.
PORCHETTA
Oven: Bake at 400 °F for 45-60 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the roast.
BACK RIBS
Oven/Grill: Either leave ribs in bag (poke 5 holes in bag) OR remove from bag and wrap in plastic food wrap. Then, tightly wrap in foil. Bake at 225 °F – 250 °F for 150-180 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Finally, remove ribs from the foil and plastic and finish on grill. Be sure ribs reach at least an internal temperature of 145 °F. Although, 185 °F – 190 °F is a more optimal temperature for great tasting ribs.
Meatballs
CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Oven: Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F.
IF FROZEN, DEFROST PRIOR TO COOKING.
BEEF MEATBALLS
Oven: Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until product reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F.
IF FROZEN, DEFROST PRIOR TO COOKING.
Dips
FULLY LOADED NACHO DIP
In the Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Empty the contents of the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray and place it on the center rack.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the dip reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, as measured with a food thermometer.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
On the Grill:
Empty contents of the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray.
Place the tray over indirect heat on the grill or flat top.
Cover (if possible) and heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 165°F, as measured with a food thermometer..
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
In the Microwave
Empty the dip from the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray.
Microwave on high for 12 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F in the center, as measured with a food thermometer..
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
In the Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Empty the contents of the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray and place it on the center rack.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the dip reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, as measured with a food thermometer.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
On the Grill:
Empty contents of the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray.
Place the tray over indirect heat on the grill or flat top.
Cover (if possible) and heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 165°F, as measured with a food thermometer..
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
In the Microwave
Empty the dip from the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray.
Microwave on high for 12 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F in the center, as measured with a food thermometer..
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP
In the Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Empty the contents of the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray and place it on the center rack.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the dip reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, as measured with a food thermometer.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
On the Grill:
Empty contents of the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray.
Place the tray over indirect heat on the grill or flat top.
Cover (if possible) and heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 165°F, as measured with a food thermometer..
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
In the Microwave
Empty the dip from the vacuum-sealed bag into the provided cook-safe tray.
Microwave on high for 12 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F in the center, as measured with a food thermometer..
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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