Meat Doneness

These temperatures are for grilling and cooking. Smoking is a whole other story. Always remember that the internal temperature of the meat can continue to rise 5-10 degrees after being removed from heat.

Chicken

Chicken should always be cooked to at least 165℉.

Pork

Pork should always be cooked to at least 145℉ in order to kill off the bacteria.

145℉ - 150℉ (Medium Rare)
150℉ - 155℉ (Medium)
155℉ - 160℉ (Medium Well)
160℉ + (Well Done)

Steak / Burgers

The USDA says that anything under 165 is “unsafe”, but these are the accepted internal temperatures for deliciously cooked-to-order beef.

120℉ - 130℉ (Rare)
130℉ - 140℉ (Medium Rare)
140℉ - 150℉ (Medium)
150℉ - 165℉ (Medium Well)
165℉ + (Well Done)