
19
Rare
Medium Rare
Medium
Medium Well
Well Done
120 to 130 Degrees F
130 to 140 Degrees F
140 to 150 Degrees F
150 to 160 Degrees F
160 Degrees and Above
Center is bright red, pink towards the exterior portion, warm
Center is pink, starting to brown towards the edges, warm
Center is light pink, edges are brown, hot
Tan throughout with a hint of pink center
Evenly brown or grey throughout
Safe for
Consumption
165 Degrees F
Juices are clear
Beef, Lamb, Veal
Steaks, Roasts and Chops
Medium
Well Done
145 Degrees F
160 Degrees F
Cream in color, pink to clear juices
Cream or white in color, clear juices
Pork
Steaks, Roasts and Chops
Tender and
Juicy
190 Degrees F
Tender, clear juices
Brisket, Pork Shoulder, Pork Ribs
Rare
Medium
Well Done
125 Degrees F
135 Degrees F
145 Degrees F
Color is similar to the raw meat
Fish is slightly translucent and will flake easily
Fish is opaque and will flake easily
Fish
Safe for
Consumption
Should be white or opaque and firm
Scallops
Safe for
Consumption
Cook until shrimp is pearly and opaque
Shrimp
Poultry
Safe for
Consumption
165 Degrees F
Tan, no sign of pink
(USDA Safe Minimum Cooking Temperature 145 Degrees F)
(USDA Safe Minimum Cooking Temperature 165 Degrees F)
(USDA Safe Minimum Cooking Temperature 145 Degrees F)
(USDA Safe Minimum Cooking Temperature 165 Degrees F)
(USDA Safe Minimum Cooking Temperature 145 Degrees or Flesh is Opaque and Separates Easy with a Fork)
(USDA Safe Minimum Cooking Recommends Cook Until Flesh is Milky White or Opaque and Firm)
(USDA Safe Minimum Cooking Recommends Cook Until Flesh is Pearly and Opaque)
Ground Meats, Sausages, Meat Loafs
Doneness
Internal Temperature
Internal Description
Meat Temperature Guide