Cooking Temperatures for Lamb

Cooking Temperatures for Lamb:

Rare:

• 120-130 °F (48-54 °C) Internal appearance very red; very moist with warm juices. Approximate cooking and resting time: 20-25 min./lb. plus 8-10 min. resting

Medium-rare:

• 130-140 °F (54-60 °C) Internal appearance lighter red; very moist with warm juices. Approximate cooking and resting time: 25-30 min./lb.. plus 8-10 min. resting

Medium (with a touch of pink):

• 140-150 °F (60-66 °C) Internal appearance pink red color; moist with clear pink juice. Approximate cooking and resting time: 30-35 min./lb. plus 8-10 min. resting

Well-done:

• 150-165 °F (66-74 °C) Internal appearance no pink or red, slightly moist with clear juices

Tasty Lamb Recipes

Roast Leg of Lamb
Rotisserie lamb chops
Oven Roasted Lamb Souvlaki
Balsamic Glaze for Lamb
Rack of lamb with port
Lamb marinade

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