A guide to cooking the perfect beef/lamb roast
Nothing beats a roast. If you can make one well, you can cook for a big group of people. Perfect for special occasions or even just a Sunday. Roasting is one of the simplest cooking methods. You set the temperature, place the meat or veggies in the oven and let it do its thing. With this in mind, how do you ensure the perfect roast every time? We’ve put together our top tips for cooking a roast.
Oven temperature
Meat: The correct oven temperature differs depending on what you are roasting. With meat, smaller cuts prefer a higher heat of above 200°C and larger roasts prefer a lower to medium heat of 160°C to 190°C. High heat cooks the outside quicker than the inside, so on large cuts the outside would burn and the inside would remain uncooked. Why not try our netted boneless halal lamb leg joint? Or even our halal beef topside joint.
Veggies: Vegetables prefer being cooked at a medium temperature of around 190°C as this internal water evaporates whilst keeping the flavour locked inside.
How do you like it cooked?
Everyone liked their red meat cooked differently. Some like it rare, some like it well done. There’s no right or wrong answer to how you like yours cooked but finding out what works best with different cuts is crucial. Here’s how to achieve your preference by hitting an internal temperature of:
Rare: 45-50ºC
Medium rare: 55-60ºC
Medium: 60-65ºC
Well done: 70-75ºC
Cooking tips
Brown the meat first by frying at a high heat first. This will improve flavour, especially with very lean cuts.
Basting isn’t absolutely necessary. Some people believe this is a key step in roasting meat but constantly opening the oven door allows heat to escape and prevents the meat from properly browning. Try basting less frequently.
Allow the meat to rest for 15 minutes after taking it out of the oven. This is essential to retain the juices and allow the fibres to remain tender.
Use fragrant herbs and spices with cooking for extra flavour; garlic, rosemary, thyme, meat rubs, etc.
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