Temperature Chart

Oven temperature chart:

Very slow oven 250º to 275ºF
Slow oven 300º to 325ºF
Moderate oven 350º to 375ºF
Hot oven 400º to 425ºF
Very hot oven 450º to 475ºF
Extremely hot oven 500º to 525ºF


Candy and Frosting temperature chart:

Thread 230º to 234ºF
Soft ball 234º to 240ºF
Firm ball 244º to 248ºF
Hard ball 250º to 266ºF
Soft crack 270º to 290ºF
Hard crack 300º to 310ºF


Thermometer readings for meats:
Beef:

Rare 140°
Medium 160°
Well-done 170°
Veal 170°
Lamb 175 to 180°
Fresh pork 170 to 185°
Smoked Pork:
Fully cooked 130°
Cook-before-eating 160°