Chapter 14 — Food & Cooking
What temperature is meat done?
Chicken 74°C/165°F everywhere. Ground beef 71°C. Pork chops 63°C with 3-min rest. Steak: rare 52°C, medium-rare 57°C, medium 63°C, well-done 71°C. Use a probe thermometer.
Follow-up questions
Pink chicken safe?
If it hit 74°C, yes — pinkness near bone from myoglobin, not undercooked. Temperature, not color, is what matters.
Should meat rest?
Yes — 5–10 min for steaks, 20+ for roasts. Redistributes juices.
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