usda food temperature guidelines
Cook pork, roasts, and chops to 145 ÂºF as measured with a food thermometer, then allow the meat to rest for three minutes before carving or consuming. On May 24, USDA made some important changes in their recommended cooking temperatures for meats. Hereâs what you need to know: Cooking Whole Cuts of Pork: USDA has lowered the recommended safe cooking temperature for whole cuts of pork from 160 ÂºF to 145 ÂºF with the addition of a three-minute rest time.