Using a thermometer
Looking at the juices of a chicken is no way to tell when its finished cooking. Checking the color of the chicken is equally unreliable.
We recommend using a thermometer to check for the right temperature, and recommend a digital thermometer for accuracy and legibility. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, away from the bone.
| Uncooked | Minimum Temp. |
|---|---|
| Boneless Chicken | 170°F |
| Bone in Chicken | 180°F |
| Whole/Roaster | 180°F |
| Beef Steak | 145°F |
| Beef Ground | 160°F |
| Beef Roast | 145°F |
| Pork Chop & Roast | 145°F |
| Pork Ground | 160°F |
| Fully Cooked | |
| Chicken | 145°F |
| Beef | 140°F |
| Pork | 145°F |