📌 Save this for your next grilling night. The grill is hot. The chicken smells amazing. But is it actually done? 😬 Color and texture aren’t reliable ways to tell if meat is safe to eat. The right internal temperature depends on the type and cut, from 145°F for steak and pork to 165°F for poultry. 🔗 Tap the link in bio to learn the risks of undercooked meat and how to choose the right meat thermometer for you (spoiler: there are 5 types). #meattemperature #foodsafety #cookingtips #grillingseason #kitchentips Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Medically Reviewed By: Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, LD Article Review Date: 4/30/2026 Source: Panoff, L. (April 30, 2026). Meat Temperature: A Guide to Safe Cooking. Healthline. healthline.com/nutrition/meat-temperature