Best Temperature to Cook Pork
Last summer, my neighbor Mark invited me over for a “grill spectacular.” He pulled a beautiful, thick-cut pork chop off the flames, and I saw him reaching for a meat thermometer. He stuck it in, frowned, and barked, “It’s only 140°F! Not safe!” He was about to throw it back on the fire for another ten minutes. I gently stopped him, explained the 145°F rule, and suggested we just let it rest for a few minutes under foil. He was skeptical, but took a bite. His eyes went wide. “It’s like butter,” he whispered. He’s never overcooked pork again. It’s a miracle. That can be you.
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