Cooking and Grilling

General Guidelines

  • Cooking instructions are meant as guidelines only.  Cook to recommended internal temperature guidelines and adjust cooking time if necessary.  Size of appliances and weight of products will vary.
  • Cook with a calibrated food thermometer to accurately measure the internal temperature of meats.
  • Cooking safely to medium doneness requires the meat to reach and hold an internal temperature of 145°F for at least 3 minutes.
  • Internal Temperature for other levels of doneness: Rare: 120-125°F; Medium Rare: 130-135°F; Medium Well: 150-155°F; Well Done: 160°F.
  • Appliances will vary; adjust cooking times as necessary to reach at least 145°F.
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Safety First!

  • Before you begin any food preparation always wash hands with soap and water.
  • Do not rinse raw meat.
  • Wash hands with soap and water after handling raw meats.
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