On Oct 28, 8:12?pm, Reg > wrote:
> Steve Pope wrote:
> > (And 140 F woudn't kill trichina, so you may as well go all the way
> > to blood rare.)
>
> That is incorrect. 140 F would be a safe temperature.

Pigshit... 140F is practically raw. Pork needs to be cooked to an
internal temperature of 160F (med), but most folks prefer it cooked to
170F (well). Pink pork tastes awful and has a disgusting texture...
like eating barely cooked bacon.

http://www.askthemeatman.com/pork_cooking_chart.htm

It's really very easy to roast pork well done and still have it
juicy... pork cooks best longer and at lower temperatures... even
bacon cooks best at lower temperatures (barely sizzling) for longer
times.

Sheldon