Mainstays Meat Thermometers: Use and Selection Guide

Only an exact model labeled for leave-in oven use should remain during cooking. Remove instant-read and non-heat-rated digital units after a check.

Insert the sensing section into the thickest part without touching bone or the pan, then wait until the pointer settles.

Reset steps depend on the model. Use the printed manual or retailer support information tied to its item or model number.

Inspect it for damage and check it using the maker's recommended ice-water or boiling-water procedure. Replace it if it cannot be adjusted or remains unreliable.