To determine the minimum temperature required for pork in hot holding, we need to compare the given options to the required minimum temperature.
The minimum temperature required for hot holding pork is:
- 135 degrees Fahrenheit
- 57 degrees Celsius
We need to find these values in the given multiple-choice options.
Let's examine each option:
a. 135 degrees Fahrenheit (57 degrees Celsius)
b. 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius)
c. 155 degrees Fahrenheit (68 degrees Celsius)
d. 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius)
The correct option in which the temperature matches the required minimum for both Fahrenheit and Celsius is:
a. 135 degrees Fahrenheit (57 degrees Celsius)
So, the minimum temperature required for pork in hot holding is option a. 135°F (57°C).