Article on correct internal cooking temps for chicken

[Cellar2ful]

This article is from ThermoBlog, the makers of the Thermapen (ThermoWorks). Really good article.



https://blog.thermoworks.com/chicken/chicken-internal-temps-everything-you-need-to-know/?browse_eid=94304920-c839-4e45-bafb-e6038fd9f3cd&utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=blog-CTA&utm_content=2019-07-20&utm_campaign=July2019-ThermoPop-open-box-content-chicken-cs&_bta_tid=07819769765476395030097811568326198021760122938449499095234205589641885031053672863403223232933579425800

[HoosierKettle]

That is an excellent article. Thanks for sharing. The information and technology available makes it easy for people starting out these days. This would have saved me years of trial and error to get where I'm at now.

It really confirms some of my trials through the years. Cooking dark meat to higher temperature and it explains why I've always found juices in pork and chicken to run clear at 155.


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[HoosierKettle]

This also is inline with my deep fried turkey wing phase not long ago. The first batch I deep fried to an internal temp of 165-170. Meat was tough and not enjoyable. Next time I deep fried to an internal of 195. Delicious just like chicken wings but bigger. So don't give up on turkey wings. I need to pick some more up today


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[Mike in Roseville]

Great article. Thanks for sharing Jim.


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[hawgheaven]

Really good article, good read, thanks for sharing!! :-)

[Cellar2ful]

I read a similar article years ago that Thermoworks sent out in an email around Thanksgiving.  It was regarding cooking turkeys and internal temps.  I was amazed at how much juicier my turkey was after pulling the bird at 157 degrees.  Prior to that, I had always used 165 degrees for my target "pulling" temp. I was definitely overcooking my poultry for many years prior to reading the email. My breast temps were probably at 175 degrees when I carved the bird.   That and letting the bird rest for at least 30-45 minutes before carving.  Prior to reading the email, I let the turkeys sit for about 15 minutes as that was I "heard" was recommended.  I didn't know how dry my turkey breast meat was until I pulled my first one at 157 degrees. 

Gotta love the Internet.

[JPotter]

Very interesting

This article is from ThermoBlog, the makers of the Thermapen (ThermoWorks). Really good article.



https://blog.thermoworks.com/chicken/chicken-internal-temps-everything-you-need-to-know/?browse_eid=94304920-c839-4e45-bafb-e6038fd9f3cd&utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=blog-CTA&utm_content=2019-07-20&utm_campaign=July2019-ThermoPop-open-box-content-chicken-cs&_bta_tid=07819769765476395030097811568326198021760122938449499095234205589641885031053672863403223232933579425800

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[Rub]

Always good reads from them.

[Walchit]

I needed this info for the quail I cooked the other day. I always overcook bird, becaise of the reason stated in that article, I dont want anyone getting sick. I thought it was still pretty good, my buddy went a little heavy on the rub, so everyone but me thought it was too spicy... Well his family, mine wouldn't even try it. I didnt check the temp, used my probe for grill temp.

[PotsieWeber]

Thanks.  It was interesting & should be helpful.  I like the explanation regarding dark meat too, very useful.