Chop
Pork
Important — cook fully through
Modern USDA guidance allows pork at 63 °C / 145 °F with a 3-minute rest — a slight blush of pink is safe. Never serve pork raw or rare.
Safe minimum
63 °C145 °F
Doneness
Medium
63–65 °C145–149 °F
Warm pink center, firm.
Medium well
66–68 °C151–154 °F
Slight pink center, firm.
Well done
71–74 °C160–165 °F
No pink, fully cooked through.
Rest
3 min
Will rise to
Internal temperature will rise about 3°C / 5°F while resting.
USDA guidance
USDA recommends a minimum internal temperature of 63 °C / 145 °F with a 3-minute rest before serving.
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