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PORK COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CHART
Cooking Method Cut Thickness/Weight Final Internal Temp (Fahrenheit)* Approximate Cooking Time (minutes)
Roasting
Roast at 350°F. Roast in a shallow pan, uncovered.  Loin Roast, Bone-in or Boneless 2 - 5 lbs.  150° 20 per pound
Fresh Ham 3 1/2 lbs.  150° 20 per pound
Shoulder Butt/Picnic 3 - 6 lbs. 160° 30 per pound
Ribs x Tender 1 1/2 - 2 hours
Tenderloin (roast at 425° - 450°) 1/2 to 1 1/2 lbs. 160° 20 - 30
Ham, Fully Cooked 5 - 6 lbs. 140° 20 per pound
Sautéing
Add cooking spray or a little fat to pan; sauté over medium-high heat Loin Riblets/Cutlets 1/4 inch Tender 3 - 4
Loin Chops, Bone-in or Boneless 3/4 inch 160° 7 - 8
Tenderloin Medallions 1/4 to 1/2 inch Tender 4 - 8
Broiling      
4 inches from heat
or
Grilling
over direct heat
Loin Chops, Bone-in or Boneless 3/4 inch 160° 8 - 10
Thick Loin Chops, Bone-in or Boneless 1 1/2 inches 160° 12 - 16
Kabobs 1 inch cubes Tender 10- 15
Tenderloin 1/2 to 1 1/2 lbs. 160° 15 - 25
Ribs (grill over indirect heat) x Tender 1 1/2 - 2 hours
Barbecue
over indirect heat  Loin Roast, Bone-in or Boneless 2  - 5 lbs. 160° 20 per pound
Fresh Ham 3 1/2 lbs. 160° 40 per pound
Shoulder Butt/Picnic 3 - 6 lbs. 160° 45 per pound
Ribs   Tender 1 1/2 - 2 hours
       
Braising
Cook, covered, with a small amount of liquid at a simmer  Chops or Cutlets 1/4 inch to 1 inch 160° 8 - 15
Cubes 1 inch Tender 8 - 10
Tenderloin Medallions 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch 160° 8 - 10
Shoulder Butt/Picnic 3 - 6 lbs. Tender 2 - 2 1/2 hours
Ribs x Tender 1 1/2 - 2 hours
       
Stewing
Cook, covered, with liquid at a slow simmer Ribs   Tender 2 - 2 1/2 hours
Cubes 1 inch Tender 45 - 1 hour
         
 Microwave, Skillet or Oven
  Bacon x Varies with cooking method Follow package directions

 

*For larger cuts of pork, such as roasts, cook to 150° F, remove from the oven or grill and allow to set for 10 minutes before slicing. The temperature of the roast will continue to rise to 160° and the pork juices will redistribute throughout the roast before slicing.

Cooking information adapted from National Pork Board resources.