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Meat internal temperature chart

Safe internal temps and doneness levels for chicken, beef, pork, fish, and more.

Chicken breast

Safe minimum: 165°F (74°C)

No pink juices; single safe temp for poultry.

How to cook chicken breast

Chicken thigh

Safe minimum: 175°F (79°C)

Dark meat stays juicier slightly higher than breast.

How to cook chicken thigh

Turkey (whole or parts)

Safe minimum: 165°F (74°C)

How to cook turkey (whole or parts)

Ground beef

Safe minimum: 160°F (71°C)

How to cook ground beef

Steak (beef)

Safe minimum: 145°F (63°C)

DonenessTempNotes
Rare125°F / 52°CCool red center
Medium rare135°F / 57°CWarm red center
Medium145°F / 63°CWarm pink center
Medium well150°F / 66°CSlightly pink center
Well done160°F / 71°CNo pink
How to cook steak (beef)

Pork chop

Safe minimum: 145°F (63°C)

DonenessTempNotes
Medium145°F / 63°CSlightly pink, juicy
Well done160°F / 71°CFirm, no pink
How to cook pork chop

Salmon

Safe minimum: 145°F (63°C)

DonenessTempNotes
Medium rare125°F / 52°CTranslucent center
Medium135°F / 57°CFlaky with moist center
Well done145°F / 63°CFully opaque, flakes easily
How to cook salmon

Shrimp

Safe minimum: 145°F (63°C)

Opaque and curled into a C shape.

How to cook shrimp

Lamb chop

Safe minimum: 145°F (63°C)

DonenessTempNotes
Medium rare130°F / 54°CPink center
Medium140°F / 60°CLight pink center
Well done160°F / 71°CNo pink
How to cook lamb chop

Fish (general)

Safe minimum: 145°F (63°C)

Flesh separates easily and is opaque throughout.

Use a thermometer

Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part, avoiding bone. Rest meats before serving.

Frequently asked questions

Can Homii remember how we like our steak?

Yes. Save doneness preferences per person and get cook mode targets automatically.

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