Why is pork pink after roasting to 205 F? [duplicate]

I have browned then roasted a 6 lb. pork shoulder in a covered pan in an oven set to 275 F for 5+ hours. The results were excellent , very tender and moist and high gelatin/protein stock. I started with one cup+ of liquid ( wine, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, liquid smoke, Worcester , etc). It reached 205 F internal temperature , measured with an accurate electronic thermometer . When cool and sliced it was pink below the surface. Is pink color normal for well done pork ?

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Best Answer

Color is not necessarily an accurate indicator of doneness. The only way to check this is to be sure that your thermometer is accurate, and that you placed the probe at the center of your roast. You can check the accuracy by using ice water (or boiling water...ice water is safer).

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Why is my pork still pink after cooking?

The pink color doesn't mean that the meat is undercooked. In fact, when pork is cooked to the recommended internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, it's normal to see pink in the center. In fact, even when the pork is well done, it might still retain a hint of pink.

Can pork be slightly pink?

A Little Pink Is OK: USDA Revises Cooking Temperature For Pork : The Two-Way The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered the recommended cooking temperature of pork to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. That, it says, may leave some pork looking pink, but the meat is still safe to eat.

How pink is too pink for pork?

That color doesn't indicate anything nefarious\u2014at 145\xb0F, your pork is at a \u201cmedium rare\u201d temperature. You would expect to see some pink in a medium-rare steak, so don't be surprised to find it in your pork chops! If the pink color freaks you out, you can continue cooking it until it reaches 155\xb0F.

Can pork be pink in the middle?

That color doesn't indicate anything nefarious\u2014at 145\xb0F, your pork is at a \u201cmedium rare\u201d temperature. You would expect to see some pink in a medium rare steak, so don't be surprised to find it in your pork chops! If the pink color freaks you out, you can continue cooking it until it reaches 155\xb0F.

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