[header] How to check an internal meat temperature [title] Read the label to make sure you're buying a meat thermometer and not a candy or oven thermometer. [step] If you think you may have difficulty operating a digital thermometer, buy one with a needle gauge. However, digital thermometers do have a distinct advantage.
[header] How to check an internal meat temperature [title] Read the label to make sure you're buying a meat thermometer and not a candy or oven thermometer. [step] If you think you may have difficulty operating a digital thermometer, buy one with a needle gauge. However, digital thermometers do have a distinct advantage.
They will let you take your temperature manually. [substeps] Digital thermometers will generally have a string that they move and start keeping track of any temperature. They provide a more precise temperature reading in a matter of seconds. This will keep less heat from escaping your oven or outdoor grill while your are checking the meat's temperature. They allow you to read the thermometer without being able to read the milk. [substeps] Food thermometers sometimes have the most thermometers, so reading yours is one of the best things to do. You can see inside the thermometer, or directly into the liquid, to make sure your thermometer is up properly. [substeps] If a thermometer registers around a 45 degree angle from the surface, it's trying to be tested.