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Temperature Reference Guide (cont.)
Food
Recommended Internal
Temperature
Water
Boiling
212°F / 100°C
Simmering
190°–205°F / 87.8°–96.1°C
Poaching
180°–190°F / 82.2°–87.8°C
Miscellaneous
Sausage
160°F / 71.1°C
Ground Meat
160°F / 71.1°C
Fish & Shellfish
145°F / 62.8°C
Eggs/Egg Dishes
160°F / 71.1°C
Leftovers
165°F / 73.9°C
Casseroles
160°F / 71.1°C
Stuffing/Dressing
165°F / 73.9°C
Food
Recommended Internal
Temperature
Maintaining
Temperature for
Cooked Food
140°F / 60°C
Cakes
210°F / 98.8°C
Bread
190°–200°F /
87.8°–93.3°C
Caramel
245°–250°F /
118.3°–121.1°C
Fryer Oil
350°–375°F /
176.6°–190.5°C
