Meat Internal Temperature Chart
Safe internal temperatures: Beef/lamb rare 49-51°C, medium-rare 54-57°C, medium 60-63°C. Pork 63°C. Chicken 74°C. Fish 63°C. Ground meat 71°C. Always use a digital meat thermometer.
Meat Internal Temperature Chart
Safe internal temperatures: Beef/lamb rare 49-51°C, medium-rare 54-57°C, medium 60-63°C. Pork 63°C.
By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026
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Safe internal temperatures: Beef/lamb rare 49-51°C, medium-rare 54-57°C, medium 60-63°C. Pork 63°C.
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Safe internal temperatures: Beef/lamb rare 49-51°C, medium-rare 54-57°C, medium 60-63°C. Pork 63°C. Chicken 74°C.
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