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Roasting Guide
Meat/Poultry Internal temperature of food
once cooked. °C
Approximate time per 500g
cooked at 200°C
Beef - Medium Rare 63 15 minutes
Beef – Medium 71 20 minutes
Beef – Well done 77 25 minutes
Lamb - Medium Rare 63 15 minutes
Lamb – Medium 71 20 minutes
Lamb – Well done 77 25 minutes
Veal - Medium Rare 63 20 minutes
Veal – Medium 71 25 minutes
Veal – Well done 77 30 minutes
Pork – Medium 71 30 minutes
Pork – Well done 77 35 minutes
Whole chicken 82 25-30 per 500g
Thighs, Wings, Legs 82 45 minutes
Breast 77 15 minutes
A meat thermometer shows the exact temperature inside the poultry or meat. If using a meat
thermometer, insert the probe into the centre of the thickest part of the food ensuring it does
not contact bone, fat or gristle.