Safe Grilling: Food Temperature Chart

Summer is the time for outdoor grilling and barbecue. Unfortunately, it is also a season of food poisoning. Hot temperatures, under cooled, and undercooked foods can bring disaterous results to summer outings. Remember to always keep foods meats and condiments cold (40 degrees, or below) until time to grill!

Food Temperature Chart

Source: http://kalamazoogourmet.com/lifestyle/resources/temperature-chart/temperature-chart/

BEEF STEAKS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET 125-130ºF 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF	Guide to Grilling the Perfect Filet
BEEF ROASTS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET 125-130ºF 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF	Recipe: Beef Tenderloin Roast with Zinfandel Reduction and Herbed Butter
RACK of LAMB Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET 125-130ºF 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF	Recipe: Roasted Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate and Fresh Savory
LAMB CHOPS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET 125-130ºF 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF
PORK CHOPS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well Well Done	GOURMET N/A N/A N/A 155-165ºF 175-185ºF	USDA 170ºF 170ºF	Recipe: Blueberry Pork Chops
VEAL RACKS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET N/A 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 150ºF 160ºF
VEAL CHOPS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET N/A 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA
WHOLE CHICKEN	GOURMET 165-175ºF	USDA 180ºF	Recipe: Dry-rubbed Barbecue Chicken
WHOLE TURKEY	GOURMET 165-175ºF	USDA 180ºF	Recipe: Pulled Turkey Sandwiches
BURGERS	GOURMET 160ºF	USDA 160ºF or higher	Guide to Grilling the Perfect Burger
ROLLED ROASTS A temperature of 160º F is recommended when a roast of any type has been rolled, as surface bacteria may have been rolled into the center of the roast. FISH Fish is done when the meat flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque all the way through. If unsure by appearance, a temperature of 155º F is recommended.