How to Use Cooking Thermometers
The wide variety of cooking thermometers can make cooking your favorite dish a whole lot easier and safer. While some thermometers are basic and can be used for multiple purposes, others serve a specific purpose when cooking in the kitchen. Learn what type of thermometer to use in your kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Use a surface thermometer for grilling or pan frying. The thermometer is placed directly on the grill or pan surface to find the right temperature when cooking.
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Poke the meat, or cooking thermometer, into the meat you are preparing while it is in the oven, on the grill or in the pan. The thermometer is used to measure internal temperature to make sure your meat is cooked thoroughly. Some thermometers should be inserted in the meat at the beginning of the cooking process and left in, while others should be put in near the end of the process.
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Put your candy thermometer in your pot. Check the temperature of the liquid based ingredients to ensure they're heated to the proper temperature. Most of these thermometers have a clip that can be attached to the side of the pot.
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Control the temperature by using a wine thermometer. These newer thermometers come in electronic form, and give you a digital read of the temperature of your wine is when it's placed in the bottle.
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Buy a whisk with a built in thermometer. Cook custard-based foods or other heat sensitive ingredients. The whisk looks like a normal whisk, but it has a digital thermometer built in it to track the temperature of foods as you whisk.
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Buy a wireless meat thermometer that has a base unit to set on your kitchen cupboard. This allows you to see the internal temperatue without having to open the oven or pan to check on your meat.
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Stab your meat with a thermometer fork for extra security. When you want to make sure you've cooked the pork roast to an adequate temperature, use a thermometer fork to serve it. When the fork is placed into the meat, it gives a reading of the meat's temperature. This can be used in place of a meat thermometer.
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Tips & Warnings
Battery operated digital cooking thermometers are available in remote cooking designs allowing the thermometer to be put in a dish while the temperature can be checked from another location. These work nice if you want to keep track of your roast on the grill without having to go outside and check it.
When using a candy thermometer, make sure the end of the probe doesn't touch the bottom of your pot. This causes an inaccurate reading.
