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Cooking Temperatures

A quick reference tool for the most common cooking temperatures. Open it from Side Menu -> Tools -> Cooking Temperatures.

While it's a pretty simple tool, it's handy to not have to "Google for it" when you need a quick temperature check while cooking.

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  • USDA safe min: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service minimum internal temperature.
  • Preference: a doneness preference or technique target - not a safety recommendation.
  • Oil temp: deep-fry oil temperature, not the food's internal temperature.
  • Smoke point: the temperature at which a cooking fat begins to smoke and break down. Treat it as a ceiling rather than a target.
  • Bacteria zone: a range to avoid, not a target.
  • Rest N min: USDA-recommended rest time after cooking.

Notes​

  • Doneness rows below the USDA safe minimum are personal preference and may represent risk.
  • Always use a food thermometer in the thickest part of the food, away from bone and fat.

Safe-minimum temperatures from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service and FoodSafety.gov.