topside beef

[loon]

I have a large piece of topside weighing 10lbs, how long would this need to be roasted for, at, say 190 degrees for medium rare.

[emeritus]

This gives you cooking times

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/food/meatpoultry/Bee f/articles/0,,164340_166100,00.html

[loon]

thanks emeritus, Brian Turner on this web sight had the answer, I was worried that cooking so large a piece at the regular times for norman joint not be correct.

[indianwells]

I use a meat thermometer and it never gets it wrong. It won't give you the time but it will tell you when your meat is medium rare.

[emeritus]

just be careful when following recipes as the chefs will use
Rib / Sirloin etc which are more tender when cooked medium.

Some Chefs think Topside/Silverside should only be used for slow cooking / braising !

I like it Roasted but carved very thinly as it can be tough when Medium.

[loon]

Thanks again, emeritus will take care. Hope its not tough, it's for a buffet. I don't suppose it is anything like a good piece of sirloin.