Is It Ok to Undercook Pork?

Both uncooked or raw pork and undercooked pork are unsafe to eat. Meat sometimes has bacteria and parasites that can make you sick. Thorough cooking kills any germs that might be present.

Is it safe to eat pink pork?

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.

Can you eat pork slightly?

Ground pork should always be cooked all the way through, but pork cuts might be left slightly pink. They should never be served rare, but a small amount of pink will generally indicate that the meat has been cooked as little as possible so it wouldn't turn dry, but would also be safe to eat.