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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessar y to increase or decrease the
temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirem ents.
ROASTING CHART
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –
Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C
MEAT 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 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
Chicken 160-180°C 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
Turkey and Goose 160-180°C 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up
to 3½kg (7lb) then 10 minutes
per ½kg (1lb) over 3½kg (7lb)
Duck 160-180°C 25-35 minutes 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 f or 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 last 2 0 – 30 min. cooking time.
ROASTING CHART