Calculating the roasting time
The traditional British method is to allow
15 to 20 minutes to the lb, according to
type of meat, plus approx. 20 minutes,
adjusting length of time as roasting
proceeds, to obtain the required result.
Temperature
See the
Roasting chart
for suggested
temperatures
.
Do not select a higher temperature than
that advised. The meat will become
brown, but will not be cooked properly
inside.
Do not roast deep frozen meat. Meat
should be thoroughly defrosted
before roasting.
After the roasting process is
finished
Take the roast out of the oven, wrap in
aluminium foil and leave to stand for
about 10 minutes.
This helps retain juices when the meat
is carved.
The cooling fan will continue for a while
after switching off the oven.
Roasting
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