Manual
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Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 15 to 25 minutes per pound
(450 grams) additional time [15 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds (2.3 kg), more time for larger
roasts].
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
Unthawed poultry' often does not cook evenly. Some
commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully
without thawing. Follow the directions given on the
package label.
Roasting Guide
Oven Internal
Temperature Temperature
Type
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Meat 3 to 5 Ibs.
(1.4 to 2.3 kg)
Tender cuts; rib,
high quality sirloin tip,
rump or top round*
Lamb leg or bone-in
shoulder*
Veal shoulder,
leg or loin*
Pork loin, rib
or shoulder*
325°F (163°C)
325°F (163°C)
325°F (163°C)
325°F (163°C)
325°F (163°C)
325°F (163°C)
350°F (177°C)
...... Approximate Roasting Time
Doneness in Minutes per Pound
6 to 8 Ibs.
(2.7 to
Rare: 24-35 18-25
Medium: 35-39 25-31
Well Done: 39-45 31-33
Rare: 21-25 20-23
Medium: 25-30 24-28
Well Done: 30-35 28-33
Well Done: 35-45 30-40
Well Done: 35-45 30-40
To Warm:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Ham, precooked
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
EChicken pieces
3.6 kg)
18-23 minutes per pound
(450 grams) any weight
3 to 5 Ibs.
(1.4 to 2.3 kg)
35-40
35-40
Over 5 Ibs.
(2.3 kg)
30-35
10 to 15 Ibs.
(4.5 to 6.8 kg)
t 6-22
Over 15 Ibs.
(6.8 kg)
12-19
140-I60°F (60-66°C)t
150-I60°F (66-71 °C)
170-185°F (77-85°C)
140-150°F (60-66°C)t
150-160°F (66"7! °C)
170-185°F (77-85°C)
170-180°F (77-782°C)
170-180°F (77-82°C)
1t5-125°F (46-52°C)
185-190°F (85-88°C)
185-190°F (85-88°C)
In thigh:
Turkey 325°F (163°C) Welt Done: 185-190°F (85-880C)
*For boneless rolled roasts over 6" (15 cm) thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound (450 grams) to times given above: =:::i :: :.::::
l'The U.S. Department of Agriculture says, "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F_
(60°C) means some food poisoning organisms may survive," (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide_ ::
USDA Rev. June 1985.) : : .........
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