How to Use Food Thermometer and Check Accuracy

Food thermometers help you:

• To ensure that food is not overcooked, set the oven to a safe temperature.
• Avoid overcooking and obtain the best taste
• Keep food safe and secure.

Every time you cook hamburgers, chicken, roasts, pork chops, egg casseroles, meat loaves, and other combination dishes, use a thermometer, That way you can check if your meat is cooked properly. 

How to use a food thermometer

1. Large oven-proof dial thermometer

• Add the chicken to large birds and roasts towards the beginning of the cooking duration and leave it in.
• Insert the thermometer in the thickest portion of the roast without getting fat or bone.
• As the dish cooks, check it every 5-10 minutes or so.

2. Dial thermometers

• Remove the stem from the food at least 2 inches into the thickest part of the meal without touching fat or bone.
• The temperature should be checked in approximately 15 to 20 seconds.
• Slide your thin foods diagonally, such as burgers and chicken breasts.

3. Digital thermometers

• Remove the stem from the food at least 1/2 inch into its thickest part without touching fat or bone.
• The temperature will be displayed in 5 seconds.
• Ideal for thin burgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, and other similar foods.

How to check the accuracy of a food thermometer

Thermometers should be checked on a regular basis to cook meat safely. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Ice water method

• Fill a big glass with ice.
• Pour 1/2 of the water over the ice and stir thoroughly. Allow to stand for 3 minutes.
• The thermometer stem should be at least 2 inches into the mixture.
• After 30 seconds, the thermometer should read 32 degrees.

Boiling water method

• Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil.
• Place thermometer 2 inches into the boiling water.
• After 30 seconds, the thermometer should read 212 degrees.

To calibrate

Check the instructions for your type and follow them carefully to make changes until the ideal temperature is reached and re-test. We have a lot of unique recipes which you can try out.