Cooked Food Temperature Chart
Check internal temperature, using an instant read thermometer.
Rare | Bright red center, lighter pink to outside | 140°F |
Medium | Light pink center, brown to outside | 160°F |
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Brown consistently throughout | 170°F+ |
Beef
The USDA recommends cooking all ground beef to at least Medium (160°F) doneness, or until center is no longer pink.
Pork
Always grill using an instant read thermometer until the internal temperature reaches 160°F when tested.
Poultry
Boneless poultry breast should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170°F.
Ground poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of
(The Cuisinart™ Griddler™ is not recommended for cooking
Seafood
Fin Fish – Cook until opaque and easily flaked with a fork. Scallops – Cook until opaque and firm.
Shrimp – Cook until shrimp turn orange/red and flesh is pearly opaque.
Bacon
Cook bacon until crispy to taste.
Hot Dogs/Smoked Sausages
Although they are “precooked”, we recommend cooking hot dogs and smoked sausages until the internal temperature is 165°F when tested with an instant read thermometer.
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