The benefit of a digital probe thermometer is that it can stay in the meat in the oven from the moment you start cooking, so you know exactly when it comes to the correct temperature. The probe is ideal for larger pieces of meat that cook for extended hours like a turkey or a larger roast.
Can you use a meat thermometer for candy?
You absolutely can! Leave-in probe thermometers are particularly nice for candy, as they have a pot clip and can monitor the temperature throughout the whole process. You can even set temperature alerts.
Can you use a meat thermometer for oil?
Yes, you can use a meat thermometer for oil. An instant-read thermometer will allow you to spot-check the temperature of oil, while a leave-in probe thermometer will monitor the oil temperature the entire time once it’s set up and positioned with its included pot clip.
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FAQ
Which probe is used to check the temperature of a roast?
What kind of meat thermometer do chefs use?
How do I choose a good meat thermometer?
1. Choose a good thermometer. A bimetal thermometer is the old standard: a simple probe with a numbered dial. A digital thermometer, like an instant-read thermometer, is faster and more accurate, requiring mere seconds to take the temperature of the meat. 2. Always stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
Where should a meat thermometer be placed?
Always stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The surface temperature is always hotter than the center since they cook at different rates, so it’s important to take the internal temperature of the meat. Additionally, make sure the thermometer is in the flesh instead of bone for an accurate read.
What should a meat thermometer not touch?
The meat thermometer should not touch any fat, bone, or the pan. That would result in an inaccurate temperature reading. When the meat reaches the desired final temperature as specified in your recipe, push in the thermometer a little farther. If the temperature drops, continue cooking the meat.
Do Meat thermometers really work?
Analog meat thermometers are sold less commonly now, but they might be lurking in your kitchen. They work the same way as digital thermometers (insert the probe into the thickest part of your meat), but it takes longer for the watch-like face to reflect the internal temperature.