Operating Instructions

9. Chef-Recommended Meat Temperatures
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BEEF
SERVE TEMPERATURES LAMB•VENISON
Blue
Rare
Medium Rare
Medium
Medium Well
Well
Ground Beef
Beef Brisket -
BBQ
USDA Recommended
Fork tender
110°F
120 - 130°F
130 - 135°F
135 - 145°F
145 - 155°F
155°F - up
160°F
190 - 205°F
71°C
88 - 96°C
43°C
49 - 54°C
54 - 57°C
57 - 63°C
63 - 68°C
68°C - up
PORK
VEAL•FRESH HAM
Medium
USDA - Done
Well Done
Pre-Cooked Ham
Sausage
Pork Ribs -
BBQ
Pork Shoulder -
BBQ
Carmelized glaze, juicy
Warm, juicy
Fall of the bone
Fork tender
137°F
145°F
150°F - up
120°F
160°F
190 - 205°F
190 - 205°F
58°C
63°C
66°C - up
49°C
71°C
88 - 96°C
88 - 96°C
POULTRY
CHICKEN•TURKEY•DUCK•PHEASANT•QUAIL•GOOSE
Whole or Ground
Medium
USDA & Chef Recommended
Safe at 165°F, but more tender
at higher temp
165°F
170 - 180°F
74°C
77 - 82°C
SEAFOOD
Ahi Tuna
Shrimp
Salmon
Halibut
Scallops
Lobster
"Sashimi" grade
Pink, slightly constricted
Flaky and tender
Opaque, moist
Milky white, rm
Opaque, not constricted
115°F
120°F
125°F
130°F
130°F
140°F
46°C
49°C
52°C
54°C
54°C
60°C