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Cooking Temperatures

 

Use a probe thermometer to ensure all temperatures are reached - for at least 15 seconds. 

Ground Meat  

beef, pork, veal, lamb (burgers, meatballs, meatloaf etc)

chicken, turkey

71 C (160 F)

74 C (176 F)

Fresh Beef    

medium-rare

medium

well done

63 C (145 F)

71 C (160 F)

77 C (170 F)

Poultry

chicken, turkey, duck - PIECES

chicken, turkey, duck - WHOLE

74 C (165 F)     

85 C (180 F)      

Others

pork - pieces and whole cuts

stuffing - cooked alone  

eggs, egg casseroles, sauces, custards  

leftovers - reheated for at least 15 minutes

71 C (160 F)

74 C (165 F)

74 C (166 F)

74 C (165 F)

Recommended internal cooking temperatures adapted from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

 

Page Last Updated: Monday, December 19 2011