Farberware Meat Thermometers: Types and Buying Guide

Only if the instructions for that exact model identify it as oven-going or leave-in. Never assume a digital display or plastic housing is heat-safe.

Insert the sensing area into the thickest part of the food, away from bone, fat and the pan. Wait for the reading to stabilize and compare it with official safe-temperature guidance.

Check the manual first. If the model has a calibration nut, use the maker's procedure with a properly prepared ice-water bath.

Check the back of the unit, battery compartment, packaging and instruction sheet. The number is important when finding a manual or replacement battery.