COOKING TEMPERATURES

COOKING TEMPERATURES

Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1761,134180-255192,00.html Content Copyright © 2011 Cooks.com - All rights reserved. Internal temperatures for various meats. Always use a meat thermometer. Ground Meat and Meat Mixtures: Ground beef, pork, veal, lamb -- 160°F Ground turkey, chicken -- 165°F Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb: Medium rare -- 145°F Medium -- 160°F Well Done -- 170°F Poultry: Chicken & Turkey, whole -- 180°F Poultry breasts, roast -- 170°F Poultry thighs, wings, legs -- 180°F Duck & Goose -- 180°F Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird) -- 165°F Fresh Pork: Medium -- 160°F Well Done -- 170°F Ham: Fresh (raw) -- 160°F Pre-cooked (to reheat) -- 140°F Eggs & Egg Dishes: Eggs -- Cook until yolk & white are firm Egg dishes -- 150°F Leftovers & Casseroles -- 165°F Source: USDA Submitted by: CM