what temperature should pot roast be
The cooking temperature and other variables, such as the weight of the pot roast, determine the length of cooking time required. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for a pot roast from the round; 425 degrees for a pot roast from the chuck; and 350 degrees for a pot roast from the rib.The weight and type of roast determines the cooking time; you should cook a roast until its internal temperature is between 135 and 150 degrees F.enerally, the final internal temperature, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for a medium-rare pot roast should be around 145 degrees F after 15 to 20 minutes of standing time. The final internal temperature for a medium-done pot roast should be around 160 degrees after 15 to 20 minutes' standing time.