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Meat Thermometers for Burgers on the Grill or Stove

For burgers, choose a quick thermometer with a short, thin sensing tip. Lift the patty and insert through its side into the center.

A meat thermometer for burgers must place its sensing area in the thin center of a patty. That favors a narrow digital tip over a long bimetal stem that averages temperature across several inches.

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What is the safe internal temperature for a beef burger?

USDA lists 160°F for ground meats.

Why insert the thermometer from the side?

Side entry puts the sensor in the center of a thin patty instead of through it into the hot cooking surface.

Do grill marks show that a burger is done?

No. USDA says color and grill marks do not establish that ground beef has reached a safe temperature.

Should I check more than one burger?

Yes. Different size and grill position can make patties cook at different rates.