Locally produced Topside of Beef
Tender, tasty a great roasting joint. a real family sunday roast favourite!
1 kilo joint will serve approx 4 people, may want to go larger if you require sandwiches after!
And here is how to cook it;
Roasting doesn’t need to be complicated. Simply weigh the raw joint and calculate the cooking time using the table below to ensure the meat is cooked to your liking.
Rare |
Medium |
Well Done |
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BeefSirloin, topside/ top rump, rib, silverside, brisket |
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LambLoin, shoulder, leg, rack, shanks, breast |
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PorkLoin, shoulder, leg, belly, hock |
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Timings given are approximate and slight adjustments may be required to achieve the degree of cooking preferred.
Roasting essentials
- Position the oven shelves so the meat is in the centre of the oven.
- Place the joint uncovered on a wire rack in a roasting tin ensuring any fat is on the top. This allows the juices to run down and baste the joint naturally.
- Allow the joint to rest for 20-30 minutes after cooking to let the meat fibres relax and juices distribute evenly so the
joint is moist and easy to carve.
- The degree of cooking can be tested easily using a meat thermometer towards the end of the cooking time: insert into the centre of the joint or at the thickest point, when it reaches the required temperature (in the table above) the meat will be done to your liking.