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How to Use a Meat Thermometer for Roast Beef

Aim for the centre of the thickest section and avoid bone or heavy fat. Check several points, then use Health Canada's category-specific temperature guidance.

A meat thermometer in roast beef should measure the thermal centre, not the hot outer layer. Insert from the side or end so the sensing area lands in the thickest meat, away from bone and large fat seams. A leave-in probe can track the roast; an instant-read tool is useful for confirming several spots.

How to Use a Meat Thermometer for Roast Beef

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Where does the meat thermometer go in roast beef?

Place the sensing area at the centre of the thickest section, clear of bone and large fat pockets. Check a second location if the roast is irregular.

Can I leave a thermometer in roast beef?

Yes only when the probe is specifically rated for leave-in oven use. A handheld instant-read thermometer should be removed after each reading.

What temperature is medium-rare roast beef in Canada?

Health Canada lists 63°C for medium-rare beef, veal and lamb pieces and whole cuts. Follow separate guidance for mechanically tenderized products.

Does resting change a roast beef thermometer reading?

The centre temperature can continue to rise after removal from heat. Monitor the change rather than assuming a fixed amount of carryover.