cook time

How long needed

Cook time is the duration required for food to be properly cooked, distinct from prep time (preparation before cooking) and total time (both combined).

Recipes typically specify cook time to help plan meals: The cook time for this roast is about two hours.

Also written as two words: cooking time.

Opposites
culinary process phases

cook timeprep time

Time before execution

serving time · waiting time

duration/speed

cook timeinstant

Briefest unit of time

slow cook

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G