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Turkey Cooking Thermometer Temperature and Probe Placement

Health Canada lists 82°C for a whole bird and 74°C for poultry pieces. Measure in the thickest areas without touching bone, and check more than one spot.

For turkey cooking thermometer temperature, use current Canadian food-safety guidance rather than colour, juices or time alone. Health Canada lists 82°C for a whole bird and 74°C for poultry pieces. The meat thermometer turkey temperature must be taken in the thickest part, clear of bone, because bone and the roasting pan can distort the result.

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What temperature should a meat thermometer read for turkey in Canada?

Health Canada lists 82°C for a whole bird and 74°C for poultry pieces. Follow the current government table and measure the thickest section accurately.

Where do you put a thermometer in a turkey?

Check the innermost thigh and thickest breast without touching bone. A second or third location helps reveal uneven cooking.

Can turkey look done before it reaches a safe temperature?

Yes. Colour and clear juices are not reliable substitutes for a thermometer reading in the correct location.

Should the thermometer stay in the turkey while it cooks?

A leave-in probe can remain if it is designed for oven use. Otherwise, insert an instant-read probe near the end and remove it after each check.