Where to poke turkey with thermometer?

turkey with thermometer

When cooking a turkey, it’s essential to ensure that it reaches the correct internal temperature to ensure it’s safe to eat. The best way to check the temperature is to use a meat thermometer. But where should you poke the turkey with the thermometer? The most accurate spot to measure the internal temperature of a … Read more

How to read a thermometer strip?

How do you use disposable thermometer strips? Place thermometer into your mouth under the tongue, as far back as possible into either heat pocket, as you would any oral thermometer (see diagram). The dots can face either up or down. Press your tongue down on thermometer and keep mouth closed. The last black dot on … Read more

Where to put meat thermometer in chicken?

Where is the best place to put a thermometer in a chicken? The best place to insert a probe into a whole chicken is deep into the breast. Using the length of the probe, measure three quarters along the breast, marking on the probe with your fingers. Keeping your fingers marked on the probe, insert … Read more