Cooling can control the spread and growth of bacteria. As the
temperature lowers, the movement and division of bacteria slows and
eventually, as the temperature falls enough, ceases.
How long should you bake 1 pork chops?
Internal temperature of pork needs to reach 145° to kill
bacteria, so I would cook it to 140° and let it rest 15 minutes to
reach an internal temperature of 145°
Cooling can control the spread and growth of bacteria. As the
temperature lowers, the movement and division of bacteria slows and
eventually, as the temperature falls enough, ceases.