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RECOMMENDED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR MEAT
STEAK 145°F (medium rare)
160°F (medium)
170°F ( well done)
BURGERS(Ground Beef) 160°F
CHICKEN BREAST 170°F
PORK CHOPS 160°F (medium)
170°F (well down)
HAM 160°F
FOOD MINIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
NOTE: Use this guide along with an “instant-read” meat thermometer to check
internal food temperature. The thermometer should penetrate the thickest part
of the food.
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