Finish Temps for Different Meats

 

 

One fo the most often asked questions on the BBQ-Porch is "at what temperature will xxxxx be ready to eat"! All of this is in the FAQ, but there isnt a convienet place to see all the mojor cuts in one place, until now!  Use this as a guide, you may find it varies for you by a few degrees either way.

PRODUCT TEMP
Pork Shoulders, Picnics,
Boston Butts, Fresh Hams		  

Sliceable

 180

Sliceable and Pullable

 185

Pullable

 190-195
   

Cured/Smoked Ham
(fully Cooked)

 140-145
   
Cured/Smoked Hame
(not fully cooked)		 160
   
Pork Chops 150-160
   
Brisket 185-190
   
Beef Roasts  

rare

 120-130

med-rare

 135-145

med

 140-150

well

 160-185
   
Chicken  

Breast

 160-165

Whole

 170-175
(you can shake hands with the chicken)
   

Turkey

  

Breast

 165

Whole

 175
(you can shake hands with the chicken)
   

Pheasant

 165
   
Duck (at breast) 160
   
Lamb 140-145
   
Venison 160

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