How Long to Cook a Rump Roast?
The beef rump roast is a popular meat choice, due primarily to its excellent taste and ability to feed large numbers of people. Fortunately, if you cook a 3- to 4-pound rump roast for the proper amount of time, the result will be a mouthwatering entree. Cook by the Pound Rump roasts come in a bevy of sizes, so knowing how much to cook each pound–and to what extent–is important in securing a fine rump roast. If your roast is given a “prime” or “choice” rating, you can plan on cooking it for 25 to 30 minutes per pound for rare, 28 to 30 minutes per pound for medium rare, and 31 to 36 minutes per pound for medium, all with the oven set at 325 degrees F. Give it closer to 40 minutes per pound for well done. Internal Temperature To ensure your rump roast is done, regardless of how long you cooked it or at what temperature, check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. You should cook your rump roast until the internal temperature of the rump roast (while still in the ov
