Gammon Cooking Time Chart
| Weight | Cooking time | Internal temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1 hr | 68°C |
| 1.5 kg | 1 hr 20 min | 68°C |
| 2 kg | 1 hr 40 min | 68°C |
| 2.5 kg | 2 hr | 68°C |
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How This Calculator Works — Formula & Method
Source: standard UK roasting guidance · applied deterministically · verify with a thermometer
| Constant | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Min per 500 g | 20 min (range 18–22) | UK roasting guides |
| Internal target | 68°C / 154°F | FSA / thermometer |
| Base offset | 20 min | Standard |
| Oven | 180°C fan | Method |
| Resting | 15 min | Best practice |
— Gammon cooking time —
total_min = min_per_500g × (weight_g / 500) + base_offset
range = [lo_per_500g … hi_per_500g] × (weight_g / 500) + base_offset
conventional_oven = fan_temp + 10–20°C (same time)
fahrenheit = derived table from °C
— algorithm —
lookup(meat, cut, doneness) → point_estimate → guidance_range
→ internal_target_temp → verify_with_thermometer()
total_min = min_per_500g × (weight_g / 500) + base_offset
range = [lo_per_500g … hi_per_500g] × (weight_g / 500) + base_offset
conventional_oven = fan_temp + 10–20°C (same time)
fahrenheit = derived table from °C
— 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 40 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes at 180°C, to 68°C internal. Simmer 20 min per 500 g, or foil-roast then glaze uncovered. Internal 68°C.
Cook at 180°C fan (190°C conventional / 350°F). Internal target 68°C. Rest 15 minutes.