4 kind of doneness in meat

• Doneness in Meat


  • Rare - very soft with jelly-like texture
  • Medium Rare - springy and resistant
  • Medium - firm with definite resistance
  • Well Done - hard and rough
• Safe Cooking Temperatures for Various Meats

  • Beef rare - 52°C/125°F
  • Beef, medium - 57°C/135°F
  • Beef, medium well - 48°C/155°F
  • Beef, well-done - 71°C/160°F
  • Ground beef - 74°C/145°F
  • Pork - 71°C/160°F