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Kitchen notes & food-safety sources

Chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C). Pork ribs are tender around 195–203°F, though whole-cut pork is considered safe at 145°F with a 3-minute rest. Keep raw and cooked foods separate.

FoodSafety.gov temperature chart · USDA grilling safety · National Pork Board rib guide