Other meats:

* Lamb

* Pork

* General cuts

 

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cooking guidelines

 

Beef 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
(more info)		 Roasting
(more info)		 Casserole
Stew
Pot roast
Braising
(more info)
Beef Steaks
Sandwich
1-2mm (⅛“)		 1-2mins each side 45secs-1min each side Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Thin cut sirloin steaks
1.5cm (⅝”)		 2-4mins each side 2-4mins each side Cut into strips:
2-4mins +2 mins with veg		 Not recommended Not recommended
Sirloin, rump, rib eye
2cm (¾")		 Rare:
2½mins
Med: 4mins Well Done: 6mins
each side		 Rare:
2½mins
Med: 4mins Well Done: 6mins
each side		 Cut into strips: 2-4mins +2 mins with veg Not recommended Not recommended
Fillet, T- bone, frying, medallions 2-3cm (¾-1¼") Rare:
3-4mins
Med:
4-5mins
Well Done:
6-7mins
Each side		 Rare:
3-4mins
Med:
4-5mins
Well Done:
6-7mins
Each side		 Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Stewing steak (chuck, blade) Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended

Oven temp: Gas 3, 170°C, 325°F

Stew
2-3 hours
Braising steak (shin, leg, neck) Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended

Oven temp: Gas 3, 170°C, 325°F

Braise
1½-2½ hours
Beef Joints          
Sirloin, Topside, Toprump, Silverside, Rib, brisket       Sirloin, topside, toprump, silverside, rib:

Oven temp: Gas 4-5, 180°C,350°F

Rare
20mins per 450g/½kg(lb)
+ 20mins

Medium
25mins per 450g/½kg(lb)
+ 25mins

Well done
30mins per 450g/½kg(lb)
+ 30mins		 Silverside, rib and brisket:

Oven temp: Gas 4-5, 180°C, 350°F

Pot roast
30-40mins per 450g/½kg(lb)
+ 30-40mins

AGA COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Normal Fast Roasting in Roasting Oven

Roast Beef

These times give a medium result in the roasting oven - approx 15 minutes per lb (450g). If you like it well done, add 5 minutes per lb (450g).

Slow Roasting

The times for the slow roasting method are as follows:

Cook in Roasting Oven for about 30 minutes, or until beginning to brown, then transfer to the Simmering Oven for double the remaining cooking time.

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