Digital Pocket Probe Thermometer
A 1/2" LCD digital display lets you easily read temperatures from -58 - 572 degrees Fahrenheit and -50 - 300 degrees Celsius, with +/- 2 degrees of accuracy. The LCD screen creates a clear and easy-to-read display so that you can tell the temperature faster. The durable stem allows for fast, easy cleaning and ensures that this thermometer will last you a long time. It measures 3" long so that you can penetrate deep into even thick products for an accurate reading.
The plastic storage sleeve keeps your thermometer clean and ready to use at all times, and limits the risk of accidental cross-contamination. A built-in clip makes it easy to secure to a shirt or chef coat pocket as you move around the kitchen, and it comes with HACCP guidelines for hot and cold food holding printed right on the sleeve.
The thermometer automatically turns off after 40 minutes to prevent wasting valuable battery life, and a "hold" feature helps to ensure the most accurate reading possible. It includes 1 LR44 battery.
HOW TO USE A MEAT THERMOMETER?
Aim for the thickest, meatiest part of your roast (like the chicken thighs, for instance). Digital meat thermometers read the internal temperature of your dish within seconds and then display it on an easy-to-read screen. Typically, they’re accurate within two to three degrees, so you’ll know if you’re where you need to be in the cooking process.
For a larger roast, start checking your meat about 30 minutes before you expect it to be done; for thinner, smaller cuts, start testing the meat 5 to 10 minutes ahead of time. To hit the right doneness, aim for the meat temperature given in your recipe, as well as food-safety charts.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY MEAT IS DONE?
- Beef, veal and lamb: 135°F for medium rare, 145°F for medium well
- Pork: 145°F
- Chicken and other poultry: 165°F
- Fish: 160°F.
Do note than when you remove your meat from the grill/oven it will continue to cook, so take that into account when measuring.