These are standard cooking times for the most popular cuts of beef and pork. Make sure the meat is thoroughly cooked.

Roasting:
Cuts of meat that are cooked in the oven

Cut of Meat	Approx Weight	Cooking temp	Internal meat temp	Approx Cooking time
Beef - Standing Rib-Rare	6-8 lbs.	325º	140º	16-18 min. per lb.
Beef - Standing Rib - Med	6-8 lbs.	325º	160º	20-22 min. per lb.
Beef - Standing Rib-Well	6-8 lbs.	325º	170º	25-30 min. per lb
Beef - Rolled Rump	5-7 lbs.	325º	170º	30 min. per lb
Pork Loin	4-5 lbs.	350º	185º	30-35 min. per lb.
Fresh Ham	10-14 lbs.	350º	185º	30-35 min. per lb.
Spare Ribs	1½-2½ lbs.	350º	185º	1-1½ hrs. total
Boned & Rolled Pork Roast	4-6 lbs.	350º	185º	40-45 min. per lb.

Braising:
Cuts of meat that are simmered in liquid using a closed pot or casserole. These cuts may also be cooked in a Crockpot-see the manufacturer's booklet for cooking instructions.

Cut of Meat	Approx Weight	Approx Cooking time
Beef - Pot Roast, Chuck or Round	3-5lbs.	Brown, then simmer 3½-4 hrs.
Beef - Flank	1½-2 lbs.	Brown, then simmer 1½ hrs.
Beef Short Ribs	2-2½ lbs.	Brown, then simmer 2-2½ hrs.
Pork Loin Chops	4-5 oz. Each	Brown, then simmer 35-40 min.
Fresh Pork Steaks	5-6 oz. Each	Brown, then simmer 35-40 min.

Broiling:
Cuts of meat that are cooked on the grill or broiler

Cut of Meat	Approx Weight	Approx Cooking time
Beef - Rib Steak-Rare	1-1½ lbs.	8-10 min.
Beef - Rib Steak- Med	1-1½ lbs.	12-14 min.
Beef - Rib Steak- Well	1-1½ lbs.	18-20 min.
Porterhouse - Rare	1-1½ lbs.	10-12 min.
Porterhouse - Med	1-1½ lbs.	14-16 min.
Porterhouse - Well	1-1½ lbs.	20-25 min.
Sirloin - Rare	2½-3½ lbs.	10-12 min.
Sirloin - Med	2½-3½ lbs.	14-16 min.
Sirloin - Well	2½-3½ lbs.	20-25 min.
Hamburger Patties - Rare	¼ lb.	8 min.
Hamburger Patties - Med	¼ lb.	12 min.
Hamburger Patties - Well	¼ lb.	15 min.

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