Proper Cooking Temperatures

RAW FOOD INTERNAL
TEMPERATURE
Ground Products  
Hamburger

160° F.

Beef, veal, lamb, pork

160° F.

Chicken, turkey

165° F.

   
Beef, Veal, Lamb  
Roasts & Steaks 

 

     Medium-rare

145° F.

     Medium

160° F

     Well-done

170° F

   
Pork  
Chops, roasts, ribs  
     Medium

160° F

     Well-done

170° F

Ham, fresh

160° F

Sausage, fresh

160° F

   
Poultry  
Chicken, whole & pieces

180° F

Duck

180° F

Turkey (unstuffed)

180° F

     Whole

180° F

     Breast

170° F

     Dark meat

180° F

     Stuffing (cooked separately)

165° F

   
Eggs  
Fried, poached Yolk & white are firm
Casseroles

160° F

Sauces, custards

160° F

 

Last Update: August 02, 2003