Rotisserie Roasting Chart

📜 Collection: Burcea Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A handwritten historical reference guide detailing cooking times and weights for various rotisserie beef roasts. Perfect for achieving the ideal level of doneness for family gatherings.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins1 hr 30 minsNone6-8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Rotisserie
  • Meat thermometer
  • Pan

Ingredients

Meats

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
5-6 ozBeef tenderloinTrimmed
8 lbsRolled rib roastRolled
4 1/2 lbsRolled rib roastRolled
3 1/2 lbsBeef tenderloin tipTrimmed
4 1/2 to 5 lbsRolled sirloin buttRolled
4 lbs 4 ozRolled sirloin tipRolled

Instructions

Cooking Times

  1. Roast the 5-6 oz beef tenderloin for 1 hr 10 min until fine.
  2. Roast the 8 lbs rolled rib roast for 2 hrs for just right results.
  3. Roast the 4 1/2 lbs rolled rib roast for 1 hr 25 min for some medium-rare and some well done.
  4. Roast the 3 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin tip for 1 hr 25 min (noted as too much done).
  5. Roast the 4 1/2 to 5 lbs rolled sirloin butt for 1 hr 35 min for fairly rare, just right results.
  6. Roast the 4 lbs 4 oz rolled sirloin tip for 1 hr 45 min at 325° oven temperature, using a meat thermometer in pan.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Ensure meat is fully thawed and trussed before mounting on the rotisserie spit.


Original Recipe Scan

Original Handwritten Card