Cooking temperature for sausage is the internal temperature at which the sausage is considered safe to eat. Different types of sausage have different cooking temperatures, depending on the type of meat, the grind of the meat, and whether or not the sausage is smoked.
In general, pork sausage should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, while poultry sausage should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef sausage can be cooked to an internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit, while lamb sausage can be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.