Rare Medium Rare Medium Medium Well
Beef steaks 125/130 130/135 140/145 155/160
Beef roasts 120/125 125/130 135/145 150/160
Lamb chops 125/130 130/135 140/145 155/160
Lamb roast 120/130 125/130 135/145 150/160
Pork chops ------ 125/130 135/140 145/150
Pork roast ------ 125/130 135/140 145/150
Veal chops ------ 130/135 140/145 155/160
Veal roasts ------ 125/130 135/145 150/160
Poultry ------ ------ ------ 165
*The first number given is what the temperature should be when removed from heat source. The second number is the ideal resting temperature. Meat should rest no more than 10 minutes to allow juices to form. Meat may be wrapped in foil to retain its warmth.
Whole chicken--roasted resting time should be 5 min. Remove from heat when 160-165, ideal temperature is 165-170.
Whole large turkey--roasted resting time should be 20-60 min.. Remove from heat when 150-170, ideal is 165-170.
Chicken/Turkey breast resting time is 3 min. Remove from heat when 165, ideal is 165.
**Source: the Reluctant Gourmet
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