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Thermometer Placement & Temperatures
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** Thermometer
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Placement & Temperatures |
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The food thermometer should be
placed in the thickest part of the food and should not be touching
bone, fat, or gristle. Begin checking the temperature toward
the end of cooking, but before the food is expected to be "done."
Make sure to clean your food thermometer with hot soapy water
before and after each use!
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145 °F |
Beef, lamb & veal steaks &
roasts, medium rare (medium - 160 °F) |
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160 °F |
Ground beef, pork, veal & lamb |
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Pork chops, ribs & roasts |
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165 °F |
Ground turkey & chicken
Stuffing & casseroles
Leftovers |
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Poultry legs, thighs & wings |
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USDA Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS)
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
Last Modified: May 16, 2006
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Is_It_Done_Yet/Thermometer_Placement_and_Temps/index.asp |
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