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
—–
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
—–
3/4 to 1
145°F Let stand at least 3 minutes.
Ham, Fully cooked
(bone-in or boneless)
Roast at 325°F
—–
15 to 20 minutes per lb.
140°F No standing time.
Fresh Leg/Uncured Ham, Cook Before Eating (bone-in)
Roast at 325°F
—–
15 to 20 minutes per lb.
145°F Let stand at least 3 minutes.