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When the meat is ground, these are spread thoughout the meat and it must be cooked to a high temperature of 160☏ to make sure it is safe. Most bacteria and pathogens live on the outside of the meat. What about appetizers that use ground beef or pork?Īnything that uses ground beef or pork must be cooked to at least 160☏ in order for it to be safe. making a better finished product that is, in fact, safe to eat. I have always cooked pork to 140-145 as do most other chefs and recently the USDA changed their safe temperature to only 145☏ for all cuts of pork that are not ground. Some food is just not very good when cooked to the recommended safe temperature.įor years, the USDA recommended to cook pork to 160☏ which yielded a very dry, tough, tasteless pork loin, pork tenderloin, pork chop, etc. This is sometimes because the risk is low or it is strongly believed that the USDA is overshooting the safe done temperature.

Some cuts or types of meat are recommended to be cooked below what is recommended by the USDA. They must be cooked to a much higher temperature to break down the meat, melt the fat and collagen and make them tender. Many cuts such as brisket and pork butt are safe to eat at a relatively low temperature however, they are still tough as leather at that temperature.

Just because a piece of meat is safe at a certain temperature does not mean it is tender yet. Why is there a difference between USDA safe finished temperature and the Chefs recommended finish temperature? You are looking for 195☏ when the ribs are done and tender. coli 0157:H7 contamination.If you want to check pork ribs for temperature, place the probe between the bones making sure to not touch the bone. Persons serving high-risk individuals (ill, immuno-compromised, young children and older adults) are especially advised to use a thermometer to measure internal temperature to prevent E. Current research has shown that some ground beef may turn prematurely brown before a safe internal temperature of 160 F has been reached. * Hamburger or ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Pre-cooked (to reheat) - 140 degrees F.

Chicken and turkey, whole - 165 degrees F.

Medium rare - 145 degrees F let rest 3 minutes before serving.

Veal, beef, lamb, pork* - 160 degrees F.

Measure these internal temperatures with a food thermometer according to Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures. If symptoms are severe or the person is very young or old, pregnant or already ill, call a doctor or go to the hospital. Most often, people get sick 4 to 48 hours after eating bad food. Depending on the illness, symptoms appear from 30 minutes to 2 weeks after you've eaten bad food. If you feel nauseous, vomit or get diarrhea, it could be foodborne illness. Then germs will not grow on the food as fast. When cooking ahead, divide large amounts of food into small containers for the refrigerator.

NEVER leave foods such as meat, eggs and milk products out of the refrigerator for over 2 hours.

Use a food thermometer to check the temperature (see list below for recommended temperatures). You could get sick if you eat partially cooked meat.

Thaw meats in the refrigerator or as part of the cooking process.

For example, wash hands and cutting boards in hot soapy water after cutting up chicken and before dicing vegetables.

Keep raw meats and their juices away from other foods.

Freeze fresh beef, pork, poultry and fish immediately if it won't be used within 2 days.

The thermometer in your refrigerator should be set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

When shopping, take food straight home to your refrigerator.

The following tips will help prevent bacteria from growing on foods. Raw pork, chicken and beef may contain germs that can cause illness or death if not refrigerated and cooked properly.