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Poultry Meat Thermometers for Chicken and Turkey

Use a probe thermometer to verify poultry in its thickest areas rather than relying on color or cooking time. Instant-read tools check several spots; leave-in models track a roast continuously.

A poultry meat thermometer tells you what appearance cannot: the internal temperature at the point you measure. FoodSafety.gov lists 165°F for chicken, turkey and other poultry, including whole birds, parts, ground poultry and stuffing cooked inside poultry.

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What temperature should poultry reach?

FoodSafety.gov lists 165°F for chicken, turkey and other poultry. Measure the internal temperature with a food thermometer.

Where do you put a thermometer in a whole turkey?

Check the thickest parts without touching bone, following current federal guidance and the thermometer instructions. Verify multiple areas because a whole bird heats unevenly.

Can I leave a thermometer in chicken while it cooks?

Only use a probe identified by its maker as oven-safe and leave-in. Handheld instant-read thermometers should be removed after the check.

Is clear juice a reliable sign that chicken is done?

No visual sign replaces an internal reading. Use a food thermometer and the current safe-minimum temperature guidance.