Guide to Meat and Poultry Cooking Times and Temperatures (continued)
Cooking chart for meat temperature
The correct internal temperature of the meat will determine when it is cooked. Meat thermometers are available from supermarkets or department stores.
Use the guide displayed on the meat thermometer to determine when the meat is cooked. We have listed a guideline of temperatures below.
Type | INTERNAL temperature ˚C | INTERNAL temperature ˚F | |
Beef, Lamb (rare) |
| 60˚C | 140˚F |
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Beef, Lamb (medium) |
| 65˚C - 70˚C | 150˚F - 160˚F |
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Beef, Lamb (well done) | 75˚C | 170˚F | |
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Pork |
| 70˚C - 75˚C | 160˚F - 170˚F |
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Ham |
| 71˚C | 160˚F |
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Turkey |
| 75˚C | 170˚F |
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Chicken |
| min 75˚C | 170˚F |
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Hamburgers |
| 75˚C | 170˚F |
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Sausages |
| 75˚C | 170˚F |
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