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Internal Meat Roasting Temperatures

To obtain correct temperature use an instant-read meat thermometer in the thickest part of the flesh, careful not to touch any bone.

BEEF
Rare130 degrees F / 54 degrees C
Medium160 degrees F / 71 degrees C
Well175 degrees F / 79 degrees C

VEAL
Rarenot advised
Medium145 degrees F / 63 degrees C min. safe temperature
Well160 degrees F / 71 degrees C

PORK
Rarenot advised
Medium150 degrees F / 66 degrees C min. safe temperature
Well160 degrees F / 71 degrees C

LAMB
Rare140 degrees F / 60 degrees C
Medium145 degrees F / 63 degrees C
Well165 degrees F / 74 degrees C

POULTRY
Rarenot advised
Medium165-170 degrees F / 74-77 degrees C*
Well not advised; try tends to dry out over 170ºF


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