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Cooking Temperature Guide

Safe minimum internal temperatures for meats, fish, and egg dishes — verified with a meat thermometer.

Chicken & poultry
Breast and thighs
165°F / 74°C
Ground meat (beef/pork)
Patties, meatballs
160°F / 71°C
Ground poultry
Turkey burgers
165°F / 74°C
Beef steaks & roasts (medium)
Rest 3 min
145°F / 63°C
Pork chops & roasts
Rest 3 min, slightly pink OK
145°F / 63°C
Fish
Flakes easily
145°F / 63°C
Egg dishes
Quiche, frittata
160°F / 71°C
Leftovers & casseroles
Reheat thoroughly
165°F / 74°C
Ham (fully cooked)
Just to warm
140°F / 60°C
Lamb
Medium rare, rest 3 min
145°F / 63°C
Veal
Rest 3 min
145°F / 63°C
Duck & goose
Whole bird
165°F / 74°C

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