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RECOMMENDED COOKING METHODS AND TIMES FOR MEAT

PORK JOINTS

Loin-Bone in/Boneless     Roast    180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4/5
Leg-Bone in/Boneless
  
Medium 30 minutes per lb
(450g) plus 30
Shoulder/Spare Rib Well Done 35 minutes per lb
Bone in/Boneless (450g) plus 35

PORK CHOPS

Loin-Bone in/Boneless   Fry/Grill    8-10 minutes each side                  
Chump Chops/Boneless Steaks   
Spare Rib Chops/Steaks

PORK TENDERLOIN

Slices 1-1.5cm thick                Fry/Grill     3-5 minutes each side                  

PORK BELLY

Slices Grill/BBQ     15-20 minutes                             
  (turning occasionally)                  


LAMB JOINTS

Leg Whole or Half Roast    180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4/5
Bone in/Boneless Medium
Shoulder Whole or Half 25 minutes per lb (450g) plus 25
Bone in or boneless Well Done
Best End of Neck 30 minutes per lb (450g) plus 30

LAMB CHOPS/STEAKS

                                    Fry/Grill     4-4 minutes each side                  

NOTE - Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the cut and the efficiency of the cooker.


BEEF JOINTS

Sirloin, Rib, Topside  Roast    180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4/5
Rare 20 minutes per lb (450g) plus 20
Medium 25 minutes per lb (450g) plus 25
Well Done 30 minutes per lb (450g) plus 30
Silverside/Brisket Pot Roast/ 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4/5
Slow Roast 30-40 minutes per lb (450g) plus 30-40

BEEF STEAKS

Rump/Porterhouse Fry/Grill    Rare-2 ½ minutes each side
Medium-4 minutes each side
Well Done-6 minutes each side
Fillet Fry/Grill Rare-3/4 minutes each side
Medium-4/5 minutes each side
Well Done-5/6 minutes each side

BEEF BRAISE

                          Casserole    170°C, 325°F, Gas Mark 3
1-1½ hours

BEEF STEW

                           Stew/Casserole    170°C, 325°F, Gas Mark 3       
2-3 hours


NOTE!! - Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the cut and the efficiency of the cooker..

NB - Steaks should be removed from the fridge and bought up to room temperature before cooking. Always pre-heat the grill or pan and sear the meat quickly for 2-3 minutes. Allow the steak to rest before serving. Ensure that you do not overcook the meat, so that it remains juicy and succulent.


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