Internal Temperature Reference Chart for Meats & Poultry

Cook raw meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

Always use a clean food thermometer to check the internal temperature of these foods. Make sure it goes straight into meats, but doesn't come out the other side and touch the pan.

Cook meats and poultry to the following temperatures:

MEAT	FAHRENHEIT	CELSIUS
BEEF:
Rare	120°F to 125°F	45°C to 50°C
Medium-Rare	130°F to 135°F	55°C to 60°C
Medium	140°F to 145°F	60°C to 65°C
Medium-Well	150°F to 155°F	65°C to 70°C
Well Done	160°F and above	70°C and above
LAMB:
Rare	135°F	60°C
Medium-rare	140°F to 150°F	60°C to 65°C
Medium	160°F	70°C
Well done	165°F and above	75°C and above
POULTRY:
Chicken	165°F to 175°F	75°C to 80°C
Turkey	165°F to 175°F	75°C to 80°C
PORK:
Fresh Pork	145°F	63°C
Ham (Fully-Cooked)	140°F	60°C
Ham (Uncooked)	145°F	63°C

Cooking Charts & Helps Index

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