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Instant-Read Cooking Thermometers

Choose a fast, easy-to-clean probe with a readable display and a stated accuracy. Instant-read models are for spot checks, not for being left in the oven.

An instant-read cooking thermometer is the simplest tool for checking several points in a roast, fillet or batch of food just before serving. Insert the sensing area into the thickest part, wait for the reading to settle, then clean the probe before another food.

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What is an instant-read cooking thermometer used for?

It gives a quick spot reading inside food near the end of cooking. Check more than one location to find the coolest part.

Can an instant-read thermometer stay in the oven?

Usually not. Remove it after each check unless the manufacturer specifically describes the model as oven-safe.

How far should the probe go into meat?

Place the sensing section in the thickest part without touching bone, a tray or a large pocket of fat. Thin foods may need a sideways insertion.

How should an instant-read probe be cleaned?

Follow its care instructions and clean the stem between foods. Do not immerse the body unless the manufacturer gives an appropriate waterproof rating.