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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
ROASTING CHART
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –
Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C
MEAT SECOND/FAN
OVEN COOKING TIME
Beef 160-180°C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20-35 minutes over
Beef, boned 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
Pork and Veal 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
Ham 160-180°C 30-40minutes per ½k g (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
Chicken 160-180°C 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
Turkey andGoose 160-180°C 15-20minutes per ½kg (1lb) up
to 3½kg (7lb) then 10 minutes
per ½kg (1lb) over 3½kg (7lb)
Duck 160-180°C 25-35minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-30 minutes over
Pheasant 160-180°C 35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 35-40 minutes over
Rabbit 160-180°C 20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
Potatoes with
meat 160-180°C according to size
Potatoes without
meat 180-190°C according to size
The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but slight adjustments
may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape and texture of the meat. However, lower
temperatures and longer cooking times are recommended for less tender cuts or larger joints.
Wrap joints in foil if preferred, for extra browning uncover for the las t 20 – 30 min. cooking time.
ROASTING CHART