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Guide to roasting

Roasting doesn’t need to be complicated. Simply weigh the raw joint and calculate the cooking time using the table below to ensure the meat is cooked to your liking.

 

 

Rare

Medium

Well Done

Beef

Sirloin, topside/ top rump, rib, silverside, brisket

Oven temp:
Gas 4-5, 180°C, 350°F

20 mins per 450g/½kg(1lb)

+ 20 mins

Approx internal temp: 60°C

Oven temp:
Gas 4-5, 180°C, 350°F

25 mins per 450g/½kg(1lb) + 25 mins

Approx internal temp: 70°C

Oven temp:
Gas 4-5, 180°C, 350°F

30 mins per 450g/½kg(1lb) + 30 mins

Approx internal temp: 80°C

Lamb

Loin, shoulder, leg, rack, shanks, breast

Lamb Chops

 

Oven temp:
Gas 4-5, 180°C, 350°F

25 mins per 450g/½kg(1lb)
+ 25 mins

Approx internal temp: 70-75°C

Oven temp:
Gas 4-5, 180°C, 350°F

30 mins per 450g/½kg(1lb) + 30 mins

Approx internal temp: 75-80°C

Pork

Loin, shoulder, leg, belly, hock

Roast Pork

 

Oven temp:
Gas 4-5, 180°C, 350°F

30 mins per 450g/½kg(1lb) + 30 mins

Approx internal temp: 75-80°C

Oven temp:
Gas 4-5, 180°C, 350°F

35 mins per 450g/½kg(1lb) + 35 mins

Approx internal temp: 80-85°C

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