chicken thighs braising in a Dutch oven with vegetables and herbs with a digital thermometer reading 180 degrees

Measuring Temperature

The only way to know for sure that it’s done.
Whole roasted chicken with vegetables in a roasting pan with a digital thermometer reading 180

Using a thermometer

We recommend using a digital thermometer to check for the right temperature, and recommend a digital thermometer for accuracy and legibility. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, away from the bone.

UncookedMinimum Temp.
Boneless Chicken170°F
Bone in Chicken180°F
Whole/Roaster180°F
Beef Steak145°F
Beef Ground160°F
Beef Roast145°F
Pork Chop & Roast145°F
Pork Ground160°F
Fully Cooked
Chicken145°F
Beef140°F
Pork145°F