What temperature should ham and beef roasts be cooked to?
145°F, then rest 3 minutesRaw ham and beef roasts, prime rib included, are safe at 145°F with a 3-minute rest before carving. A fully cooked ham straight from its package only needs warming to 140°F. Any other cooked ham, such as one already heated once, goes to 165°F.
The Christmas dinner
How much turkey do I need per person? 
How much ham do I need per person? 
How much prime rib do I need per person? 
How long does it take to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator? 
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to? 
How long can cooked food sit out? 
How long do Christmas leftovers last in the refrigerator? 
How long do Christmas cookies last, and can you freeze them? 
Is homemade eggnog safe to drink? - Is medium rare safe?
- Medium rare stops short of 145°F, so it doesn't meet the safe minimum. Recipes that call for it are going by taste.
- Does beef tenderloin count?
- Yes. It's a beef roast, so it's 145°F and a 3-minute rest.
- What about a fresh ham?
- A fresh ham is raw. It needs 145°F and a 3-minute rest, the same as a beef roast.
Our prime rib roastOur brown sugar glazed spiral hamOur beef tenderloin
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Last checked Monday, November 9, from FDA and university extension services.
From our shop Tartan tumbler For the first cup of the day, before the oven is even warm. Our tartan tumbler. 
