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MEAT TEMPERATURE GUIDE
When is the meat ready?
FOR BEEF ONLY
| TEMPERATURE | MEAT TEMP | COLOR OF CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| 130° | Very Rare | Red Cool Center |
| 140° | Rare | Red Center |
| 145° - 150° | Medium Rare | Red/Pink Center |
| 155° - 160° | Medium done | Pink Center |
| 165° | Medium Well Done | Light Gray Center |
| 170° - 180° | Well Done | Gray Hot Center |
FOR CHICKEN, PORK AND TURKEY
As for white meat, there's only one way to grill it: Well Done.
Cook pork to 155° and chicken and turkey to 170°
Note: Meat keeps cooking even after you take it off the grill, so remove when it's 5° below desired temperature. Let stand a few minutes before carving and serving.