How Do You Use A Digital Meat Thermometer?
Digital meat thermometers are handy kitchen tools that offer an instant, accurate read. It’s important to cook cuts of meat to an appropriate internal temperature so that they are safe to eat. Digital thermometers make it easy to determine whether the meat it ready and they are often more accurate than pop-out or dial meat thermometers. Digital thermometers only need to be inserted about 1/2 inch into the meat to provide a correct reading, so therefore are great for burgers, pork chops and chicken breasts. Remove the meat from the oven or grill and let it sit for about a minute. Turn on the digital thermometer’s display box and make sure that the thermometer probe is connected to the box, if necessary. Some types of digital meat thermometers are cordless, so it’s best to consult the directions if you’re not sure. Slide the probe about a half inch into the thickest part of the meat, making sure not to touch any bones. Allow the temperature to register on the digital screen, a process th
