Pork Cooking Time Chart (by weight)
For crackling: blast at 220°C for 25 min, then 180°C. Internal 71°C. Rest 15 min.
| Weight | Cooking time | Internal temp |
|---|---|---|
| 3 lb | 1 hr 52 min | 160°F |
| 4 lb | 2 hr 19 min | 160°F |
| 5 lb | 2 hr 46 min | 160°F |
| 6 lb | 3 hr 13 min | 160°F |
| 7 lb | 3 hr 41 min | 160°F |
| 8 lb | 4 hr 8 min | 160°F |
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How This Calculator Works — Formula & Method
Source: standard US roasting guidance · applied deterministically · verify with a thermometer
| Constant | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Time per lb | 27 min/lb (range 30–35/500 g) | US roasting guides |
| Internal target | 160°F / 71°C | USDA / thermometer |
| Base offset | 30 min | Standard |
| Oven | 430°F sear for 25 min, then 350°F | Method |
| Resting | 15 min | Best practice |
— Pork cooking time —
total_min = min_per_500g × (weight_lb × 453.592 / 500) + base_offset
range = [lo_per_500g … hi_per_500g] × (weight / 500) + base_offset
conventional_oven = fan_temp + 10–20°C (same time)
celsius = derived table from °F
— algorithm —
lookup(meat, cut, doneness) → point_estimate → guidance_range
→ internal_target_temp → verify_with_thermometer()
total_min = min_per_500g × (weight_lb × 453.592 / 500) + base_offset
range = [lo_per_500g … hi_per_500g] × (weight / 500) + base_offset
conventional_oven = fan_temp + 10–20°C (same time)
celsius = derived table from °F
— algorithm —
lookup(meat, cut, doneness) → point_estimate → guidance_range
→ internal_target_temp → verify_with_thermometer()
Public roasting guidance applied deterministically — this is not a food-safety authority. Always cook to the stated internal temperature, measured with a meat thermometer.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 27 minutes per lb plus 30 minutes, at 350°F, to an internal temperature of 160°F.
Pork should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (160°F / 71°C). For crackling: blast at 220°C for 25 min, then 180°C. Internal 71°C. Rest 15 min.
Yes. A fan (convection) oven runs about 20°C / 35°F hotter than conventional — use 350°F / 180°C for the times shown. For crackling: blast at 220°C for 25 min, then 180°C. Internal 71°C. Rest 15 min.
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