The Only Thing You Need to Know About Pork Chop Temperatures — Tips from The Kitchn

How do you like your pork chops cooked: grilled, crispy-cheese coated, pan-fried, or roasted? Regardless of your preferred method, all chops have the same final temperature destination. Once you know it by heart, you'll be able to cook juicy pork chops with confidence no matter the cooking method.

In the last decade, the USDA guideline for the internal doneness temperature of pork has changed, leading to a bit of confusion on what temperature is safe for cooked pork. Here's the single number you need to know for cooking pork chops.

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