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post #1 of 4
3/22/02 at 10:56am
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Hi I'm pregnant so I must be cautious about food safety and so I was wondering if cooking pork ribs for 5 hours in the oven at 200F will be safe enough to eat.
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post #2 of 4
3/22/02 at 11:15am

Yes...

All the nasties should be killed at that temperature for that duration. Don't forget your folic acid!
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post #3 of 4
3/22/02 at 1:22pm

A meat thermometer is handy

Welcome, Cherisa.

I agree.

All pork or foods made with pork must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 155° F. Pork ordered "well done" should be cooked to at least 170° F.

Here's more information on food safety in the following

link

or click here for more on food safety.
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post #4 of 4
3/22/02 at 5:48pm
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Thank you

Thanks folks for both your replies... I just finished the ribs after 5 hours of being in the oven at 200F and they turned out perfect. Thanks again for all your help!!!
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