PORK Roasting Guides

Cut of Meat

Pork Weight in Pounds

Pork Roasting Time

Remove from oven when internal temperature reaches:

Loin Roast
(bone-in or boneless)
Roast at 325°F

2 to 5

20 minutes per lb.

145°F Let stand at least 3 minutes.

Crown Roast
Roast at 325°F

6 to 10

20 minutes per lb.

145° Let stand at least 3 minutes.

Shoulder / Butt Roast
Roast at 325°F

3 to 6

20 minutes per lb.

145°F Let stand at least 3 minutes.

Ribs (baby back, spareribs)
Roast at 325°F

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Cover and cook 1 hour and 15 minutes, uncover and cook 45 minutes longer.

Until tender, no standing time.

Ribs (country-style)
Roast at 350°F

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Cover and cook 1 hour and 15 minutes, uncover and cook 45 minutes longer.

Cook until tender, no standing time.

Tenderloin
Roast at 425° to 450°F

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3/4 to 1

145°F Let stand at least 3 minutes.

Ham, Fully cooked
(bone-in or boneless)
Roast at 325°F

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15 to 20 minutes per lb.

140°F No standing time.

Fresh Leg/Uncured Ham, Cook Before Eating (bone-in)
Roast at 325°F

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15 to 20 minutes per lb.

145°F Let stand at least 3 minutes.