Can a Deep Frying Thermometer Substitute for a Candy Thermometer?
When making candy or deep fat frying, monitoring the temperature of the liquid is important. If something is under- or over-heated, it can ruin a recipe. The thermometers that should be used have a temperature range of about 100 degrees to 400 degrees. Does this Spark an idea?
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Thermometer Standards
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Most high temperature cooking thermometers produced these days are designed to be used for either candy making or deep fat frying. The temperature range used in both cooking techniques is very similar and, therefore, makes the thermometer that you buy that much more functional.
Features
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It's important that you select the right thermometer for your needs. There are three basic display options available; digital readout, dial readout and vertical scale readout. Also, it is very important that you select a thermometer that has a clip on it. To achieve an accurate reading the thermometer clip must be aligned on the thermometer so that it keeps the bulb from touching the bottom of the pan.
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Finding a Thermometer
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High temperature thermometers for candy making or deep frying may be difficult to find. You may need to try specialty cookware stores or online stores that feature these kinds of products. Overall, when online, they are pretty easy to locate.
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References
- Photo Credit meat thermometer image by Kimberly Reinick from Fotolia.com
