Roast Timing Tool

🐖 Pork Roast Calculator

Cooking times, temperatures, and a full timeline for pork. 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 pork

  1. 1

    Choose your cut

    Select from pork loin, pork shoulder, pork belly

  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

Pork cooking time chart

CutWeight (lb)Oven TempApprox TimeInternal TempRest
Pork Loin4375°F1h 12m145°F10 min
8375°F2h 24m145°F10 min
12375°F3h 36m145°F10 min
Pork Shoulder4320°F1h 48m160°F20 min
8320°F3h 36m160°F20 min
12320°F5h 24m160°F20 min
Pork Belly4355°F1h 40m160°F10 min
8355°F3h 20m160°F10 min
12355°F5h 0m160°F10 min
Safety

About roasting pork

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 pork

What temperature should pork be cooked to?
USDA updated their guidance: pork needs to reach 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest. For pulled pork (shoulder), cook to 195-205°F (90-96°C) for pull-apart tenderness.
How long does pork loin take to roast?
Pork loin takes approximately 18 minutes per pound at 375°F (190°C). Use the pork calculator for precise times based on weight and bone-in/out.
Can pork be pink in the middle?
Yes. Pork cooked to 145°F (63°C) may still be slightly pink — this is safe and desirable. Overcooking pork makes it dry.
How long does pork shoulder take?
Pork shoulder (for pulling) takes 25-27 minutes per pound at 320°F (160°C) and needs to reach 160°F (71°C) internally. It benefits from a long, slow cook.