This tool calculates the exact cooking time for your leg of lamb based on its weight and your preferred level of doneness.
Leg of Lamb Cooking Time Calculator
Use this calculator to determine the approximate cooking time for a leg of lamb based on its weight, desired doneness, and whether it’s stuffed or not.
How to Use:
- Enter the weight of the leg of lamb in kilograms.
- Select the desired doneness from the dropdown menu.
- Indicate whether the lamb is stuffed or not.
- Click the “Calculate” button to get the estimated cooking time.
How It Calculates:
The calculator estimates the cooking time based on the following parameters:
- Weight: The weight of the leg of lamb in kilograms.
- Doneness: Different doneness levels have different cooking times per kilogram (rare: 20 mins/kg, medium-rare: 25 mins/kg, medium: 30 mins/kg, well-done: 35 mins/kg).
- Stuffed: If the lamb is stuffed, an additional 10 minutes per kilogram is added to the total cooking time.
Limitations:
This calculator provides an estimate only. Actual cooking times may vary based on oven type, oven temperature, and other factors. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the lamb reaches the appropriate internal temperature.