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What is Temperature?

Temperature is a gauge of how thoroughly cooked a cut of meat is based on the color, juiciness and internal temperature when cooked

Cooking Theremometer

A meat thermometer is a unit which will measure core temperature of meats

Foods are properly cooked when they are heated at high temperature to kill harmful bacteria that can cause food-borne illness

It is essential to us to know about the internal temperatures of the foods you are cooking

Why the Rest Time is Important?

During the rest time, its temperature remains constant or continues to rise, which destroys harmful germs.

Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well

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Beef Steaks

125º 130º 130º 135º 140º 145º 155º 160º

Beef Roasts

120º 130º 125º 130º 135º 145º 150º 160º

Lamb Chop

125º 130º 130º 135º 140º 145º 155º 160º

Lamb Roast

120º 130º 125º 130º 135º 145º 150º 160º

Pork Chops

- - - - 140º 145º 155º 160º

Pork Roasts

- - - - 135º 145º 150º 160º

Veal Chops

- - 130º 135º 140º 145º 155º 160º

Veal Roasts

- - 125º 130º 135º 145º 150º 160º

FISH Cooking Temperatures and Times

Baked Approximate Cooking Time

Portion Temp. Weight /Thickness

Total Time

Whole 350°F 3-5 lbs 25-30 min

Fillets 350°F 3-5 lbs 25-30 min

Steaks 350°F 3-5 lbs 35-40 min

Pan-Fried Turn Once

Whole Med. 8-15 min

Fillets Med. .75 in. 7-9 min

Steaks Med. 1 in. 9-10 min

Deep-Fried

Whole 350°F 3-5 min

Fillets 350°F .75 in. 3-5 min

Steaks 350°F 1 in. 4-6 min

Grilled - 4 in. from the Heat Source Turn Once

Whole Med 10-20 min

Fillets Med .75 in. 7-9 min

Steaks Med 1 in. 9-10 min

Steaming - Over Gently Boiling Water

Whole 10-12 min

Fillets .75 in. 10-12 min

Steaks 1 in. 10-15 min

Importance:

• Cook foods to a safe temperature and prevent food borne illness.• Prevent overcooking• Hold foods at a safe

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