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Poultry Roasting Guide
Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures
may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time.
Food Oven temperature
(°Fahrenheit)
Cooking time
(Hours)
Whole Chicken (4 lbs to 5 lbs) 375 1½–1¾
Whole Chicken (Over 5 lbs) 375 1¾–2
Turkey (6 lbs to 8 lbs) 325 3½–4
Turkey (8 lbs to 12 lbs) 325 4–4½
Turkey (12 lbs to 16 lbs) 325 5½
Turkey (16 lbs to 20 lbs) 325 5½–7
Turkey (20 lbs to 22 lbs) 325 7–8½
Duck (3 lbs to 5 lbs) 325 1½–2
Beef and Pork Roasting Guide
Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures
may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time.
Food Oven Temperature
(°Fahrenheit)
Cooking time
(Minutes per pound)
Beef Roast (Rare) 325 20–25
Beef Roast (Medium) 325 26–30
Beef Roast (Well) 325 33–35
Rolled Roast (Rare) 325 32–36
Rolled Roast (Medium) 325 36–40
Rolled Roast (Well) 325 43–45
Fresh Whole Ham 325 22–28
Pork Loin 325 35–40
Pork Shoulder, Butt 325 40–45
Pork Picnic Shoulder 325 35–40
Mild Cured Ham Picnic, Shoulder 350 30–35