Cooking Time Calculator
Scale a recipe cooking time for a changed quantity as a planning estimate, not a food-safety instruction.
For planning only. This tool uses your inputs and is not medical, dietary, or food-safety advice.
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About Cooking Time Calculator
Cooking Time Calculator estimates adjusted roasting durations for meat cuts based on weight, cut type, and desired doneness as a planning estimate.
How to use Cooking Time Calculator
- Select meat type (Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey).
- Enter weight of meat joint in kilograms.
- Select desired doneness (Medium-Rare, Medium, Well-Done).
- Click Calculate Roasting Time.
Examples
Meat: Roast Beef (2.0 kg), Doneness: Medium Result: Estimated Roasting Time: 1 hour 50 minutes at 180°C (plus 20 mins resting).
FAQ
Why is resting time important after roasting meat?
Resting roast meat joints for 15-20 minutes allows muscle fibers to relax and redistribute juices throughout the meat.
How is poultry roasting time calculated?
Whole poultry is calculated at approximately 20 minutes per 450g plus 20 minutes extra at 190°C.
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