Other meat

* Beef

* Lamb

* Pork

 

Easy guide to metrication

 

 

General cuts

cooking guidelines

 

General Cuts Checklist

Timings vary according to the thickness of the meat and the degree of cooking preferred. Timings given are approximate each side.
  Grilling
(more info)		 Frying /
Griddling /
Dry frying		 Stir frying Roasting Casserole
Stew
Pot roast
Braising

Mince
Beef, lamb and pork Not recommended Dry Fry
4-6 mins to brown then use as required		 Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Burgers        
Beef, lamb and pork1-2cm (½-¾") 4-6 mins each side 4-6 mins each side Not recommended Oven temp:
180°C, Gas mark 4-5, 350°F

15-20 mins

 Not recommended
Sausages    

 

  
Chipolata
2cm (¾")		 8-10 mins each side 8-10 mins each side Cut into pieces 2-4 mins + 2 mins with veg Oven temp:180°C,

Gas mark 4-5, 350°F		 Oven temp:
180°C, Gas mark 4-5, 350°F

or on hob
Standard
3cm (1¼")		 10-12 mins each side 10-12 mins each side Not recommended Chipolata & std

15-20 mins total		 Braise:
20-25 mins total

Pre-brown for best results
Cumberland 15-20 mins each side     Cumberland
2--25 mins total