Roast Timing Tool

🐑 Lamb Roast Calculator

Cooking times, temperatures, and a full timeline for lamb. Select your cut, enter the weight, and get your result instantly.

Temp

Cooking times are estimates. Always verify doneness with a meat thermometer and refer to USDA food safety guidelines.

Step by step

How to roast lamb

  1. 1

    Choose your cut

    Select from leg of lamb, lamb shoulder

  2. 2

    Enter the weight

    Type in the weight in kg or lb

  3. 3

    Set your preferences

    Choose oven type, stuffed, bone-in, or spatchcock options

  4. 4

    Get your result

    See cook time, oven temp, pull temperature, and rest time instantly

  5. 5

    Plan backwards

    Enter your serve time and get a full timeline from thaw to table

Reference

Lamb cooking time chart

CutWeight (lb)Oven TempApprox TimeInternal TempRest
Leg of Lamb4350°F44m135°F15 min
8350°F1h 28m135°F15 min
12350°F2h 12m135°F15 min
Lamb Shoulder4320°F1h 32m160°F20 min
8320°F3h 4m160°F20 min
12320°F4h 36m160°F20 min
Safety

About roasting lamb

Cooking times are estimates and depend on oven accuracy, the shape and starting temperature of your meat, and other factors. Always verify doneness with a reliable meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part, avoiding bone.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about roasting lamb

How long does leg of lamb take to roast?
A leg of lamb takes approximately 11 minutes per pound at 350°F (180°C) for medium-rare. Use the lamb calculator to adjust for doneness preference and bone-in/out.
What temperature is medium-rare lamb?
Medium-rare lamb reaches 135°F (57°C) internal temperature. Pull at 130°F (54°C) — carryover cooking brings it up during rest.
Should lamb be served pink?
Lamb is best served pink to medium-rare. Well-done lamb can be dry and tough. RoastClock lets you select your preferred doneness from rare to well done.
How long should lamb rest?
Rest leg of lamb for 15 minutes, loosely tented with foil. This allows juices to redistribute and carryover cooking to finish.