Master the Roast: The Ultimate Guide to Pork Cooking Times per kg

Few things rival the aroma of a golden roast pork sizzling in the oven, complete with bubbling, crisp crackling and wonderfully tender meat. Yet, ask home cooks what their biggest kitchen anxiety is, and many will confess: getting the cooking time right.

Overcook pork, and it turns dry and stringy; undercook it, and you miss out on perfection. Because different cuts demand different treatments, relying on a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work.

This comprehensive guide breaks down exact cooking times per kilogram, temperatures, and pro-tips for every major cut of pork.

Quick-Reference Table: Pork Cooking Times per kg

Most standard roasts follow a baseline formula calculated by weight. Here is your quick-reference guide for roasting pork at an oven temperature of 180°C (350°F / Gas Mark 4), unless specified for slow-cooking: