Nov 21, 2024 · Follow these guidelines from FoodSafety.gov for safe minimum internal temperatures and rest times for meat, poultry, seafood, and other cooked foods.

Jul 2, 2025 · The meat cooking temperature chart recommends 165°F for chicken, 145°F for pork, 130–160°F for beef, and 135–160°F for lamb, ensuring safe, juicy results.

Mar 18, 2024 · Learn how to cook and reheat meat, poultry, fish, and leftovers to the correct temperature and how to store food and keep it out of the "danger zone."

Dec 23, 2024 · Find the temperatures our test kitchen recommends for different types of meat. We include the internal temperature for chicken, turkey, beef, pork, and lamb plus why resting meat after …

Apr 14, 2025 · Cook all food to these minimum internal temperatures, as measured with a food thermometer, before removing food from the heat source. For reasons of personal preference, …

Nov 29, 2022 · Making sure your meat is properly cooked is essential to cooking safe and delicious recipes at home. Here you will find a free printable chart, along with lots of extra tips and info, so you …

Dec 1, 2025 · The USDA recommends cooking ground beef to a minimum internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), while whole-muscle cuts like steaks and roasts should reach 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute …

Aug 19, 2025 · Download Your Free Meat Temperature Chart Here. Food safety is always the top priority in the kitchen. According to the USDA, using a digital instant-read thermometer is the most …

Mar 9, 2023 · Here is a complete guide to meat temperatures with the chart to print off and keep handy for reference! Cooking is super fun, but it can also be dangerous if done incorrectly. For meat, the …

Charts below list recommended cook times, but you must always use a food thermometer to assure that meat and poultry have reached a safe minimum internal temperature. When roasting meat and …