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Liquid Food Thermometers for Cooking

Use a clean immersion probe for the temperature inside a liquid. Choose the range around the job: gentle dairy work, hot frying oil and sugar stages place very different demands on a thermometer.

A liquid food thermometer measures below the surface, where stirring can reveal the representative temperature of milk, custard, sauce, oil or sugar syrup. Instant-read probes are versatile; clip-on confectionery and frying thermometers are easier to monitor continuously.

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Can a meat thermometer be used for liquids?

Yes if its stated range, probe construction and water-resistance guidance suit the liquid. Do not immerse the display or joint unless the manufacturer permits it.

What thermometer is best for hot oil?

Use a probe or clip-on frying thermometer with a range above the intended oil temperature and enough length to keep your hand away from splashes.

Can an infrared thermometer measure liquid temperature?

It measures the surface only. Stirring and a suitable immersion probe are better when you need the bulk temperature.

Why should the probe not touch the pan?

The pan may be hotter or cooler than the liquid and can distort the reading. Suspend the sensing area in the liquid itself.