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How to Steam Food
Heating Chart
FOOD
Firm Vegetables (carrots, potatoes)
Soft Vegetables (squash, green peas)
Beef, Veal, Lamb
Ground Meats
Poultry
Pork
Fish
Times are approximate and based on 2 cups (500 ml) of food cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.
To destroy harmful bacteria, cook meat to the minimum internal temperature.
For additional information on food safety, visit www.fightbac.org.
TIPS:
• Cooked food should never stand at room temperature for more than 2 hours, and no more than 1 hour when the temperature is above
90°F (32°C).
• Prepared baby food should not be refrigerated for more than 24 hours for meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, and no more than 48 hours for
fruits and vegetables.
• Refrigerated or frozen foods should be reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
• Baby food should never be defrosted by being left at room temperature or in standing water.
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APPROXIMATE TIMES
15–20 minutes
10–15 minutes
10–15 minutes
15–20 minutes
15–20 minutes
15–20 minutes
10–15 minutes
MINIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
165°F (74°C)
165°F (74°C)
145°F (63°C)
165°F (74°C)
165°F (74°C)
160°F (71°C)
145°F (63°C)