Porketta

Place in a roast pan uncovered and raised above water to keep the oven moist and catch the drippings to make a gravy. Cook at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes per pound. When the internal temperature reaches 165°F, it is cooked. Remove from oven, cover with tinfoil let it rest for about 15 minutes.


California Chicken

Place in a roast pan uncovered and raised above water to keep the oven moist and catch the drippings to make a gravy. Cook at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes per pound. When the internal temperature reaches 165°F, it is cooked. Remove from oven, cover with tinfoil let it rest for about 15 minutes.


Turkey Roll

Place in a roast pan uncovered and raised above water to keep the oven moist and catch the drippings to make a gravy. Cook at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes per pound. When the internal temperature reaches 165°F, it is cooked. Remove from oven, cover with tinfoil let it rest for about 15 minutes.


Smoked Ham

Our hams are only partially cooked and can be cooked as follows. Place in a roast pan uncovered and raised above water to keep the oven moist and catch the drippings. Cook at 325°F for approximately 18-20 minutes per pound for whole hams and 15-18 minutes per pound for half a ham or less. At this time you can glaze it and bake for another 20 minutes.


Beef Roasts

Place in a roast pan uncovered and raised above water to keep the oven moist and catch the drippings to make a gravy. Cook at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes per pound (mediume-rare). Please follow internal cooking temperatures below. Remove from oven, cover with tinfoil let it rest for about 10 - 15 minutes.


Internal Cooking Temperatures

For beef, veal, and lamb.

  • Rare: 120-130 °F (50-55 °C) Internal appearance very red; very moist with warm juices. Approximate cooking and resting time: 20-25 min./lb. plus 8-10 min. resting

  • Medium-rare:130-140 °F (55-60 °C) Internal appearance lighter red; very moist with warm juices. Approximate cooking and resting time: 25-30 min./lb.. plus 8-10 min. resting

  • Medium (with a touch of pink):140-150 °F (60-65 °C) Internal appearance pink red color; moist with clear pink juice. Approximate cooking and resting time: 30-35 min./lb. plus 8-10 min. resting

  • Well done:150-165 °F (65-75 °C) Internal appearance no pink or red, slightly moist with clear juices

Please use a food thermometer to be sure! It is very difficult to judge by looking or touching.