Cook Temperature for Pork Roast
If you’re cooking a ground pork patty for a burger, you need to go higher: 160°F. Why? Because grinding introduces surface bacteria into the meat’s interior, like a disrespectful relative at a family reunion. Treat ground pork like ground beef—cook it fully.
For roasts, chops, and tenderloins, though? You’re safe at 145°F. The only real danger is overcooking it into a leather belt. And nobody wants to chew on a belt, unless you’re a contestant on a very weird survival show.
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