These roasting times are approximate and slight adjustments may be required to achieve the degree of cooking preferred. This is particularly important for larger roasts for which cooking times can vary considerably.
Pork roasting times
Oven temperature: 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4
Medium
30 minutes per 500g plus 30 minutes
Well Done
35 minutes per 500g plus 35 minutes
Check that juices run clear. Rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Chicken roasting times
Oven temperature: 350ºF / 180°C / gas mark 4
Unstuffed
1kg – 1.4kg – 1 – 1½ hours
1.6kg – 1.8kg -1½ – 1¾ hours
2kg – 2.3kg -1½ – 2 hours
2.3 – 2.7kg -1¾ – 2½ hours
Stuffed
1kg – 1.4kg -1½ – 2 hours
1.6kg – 1.8kg -1¾ – 2¼ hours
2kg – 2.3kg -2 – 2½ hours
2.3 – 2.7kg -2¼ – 2¾ hours
Check that juices run clear. Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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