Cooking anything perfectly, but especially meat, can often seem like it requires some alchemical blend of art, science, and magic. There are ways that — with some experience — you can start to get a ...

A meat thermometer is an essential tool in any kitchen—professional or home—but do you know how to use it properly? Using a meat thermometer correctly is the key to perfectly seared steaks cooked to ...

We’ve ranted and raved for years about the benefits of an instant-read thermometer and how using one can help you be a more confident home cook. It’s useful for baked goods, deep frying, custards, ...

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If you don’t have a meat thermometer to hand on Christmas Day, there are still reliable ways to check whether your turkey is fully cooked. Experienced home cooks say the key is knowing where to look ...

This scenario might sound familiar. You’ve spent time in the kitchen cooking a wonderful meal. You plate everything up, but when you sit down and cut into your piece of meat it’s totally overcooked — ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While it may not be the sexiest tool in your culinary drawer, the meat thermometer is an important one.