Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
June 17 2019
Description
What temperature are you supposed to cook pork to? How about chicken or a whole turkey? Bookmark this article for a quick reference and enjoy a few of our favorite recipes as well.
For specific temperatures on steak—rare, medium, and well—check out our Steak Night cooking guide.
Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Ground Veal, or Ground Lamb
160 degrees F
Ground Turkey or Ground Chicken
165 degrees F
All Poultry
165 degrees F
Including a whole chicken or turkey.Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
To get an accurate temperature read on your meat, insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. Make sure the thermometer is in the middle of the slice and does not touch any bones.
Beef, Veal, or Lamb
145 degrees F
This includes roasts, steaks, and chops.Pork or Fresh Ham
145 degrees F
Reheating Pre-Cooked Ham
165 degrees F
Eggs
160 degrees F
Thee yolks and whites will be firm.Leftovers and Casseroles
165 degrees F
Fish with Fins
145 degrees F
Fish should be opaque and separate easily with a fork.Shrimp, Lobster, Crab, and Scallops
Cook until flesh is pearly or white and opaque.
Clams, Oysters, and Mussels
Cook until shells open during cooking.
