Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The basics of using a meat thermometer are simple: stick it with the pointy end. But getting the correct reading from the right ...

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 ...

Q: I've never used a meat thermometer when cooking my turkey. Is it important that I do? Which is the best one to use? A: FOODday recommends that all cooks have a thermometer. It's the best tool for ...

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Without a food thermometer, home chefs often find themselves choosing to cook foods a bit longer to make sure it’s safe to eat. However, this frequently results in overly done cuts of meat that end up ...

This week, common post-holiday-cooking-frenzy questions: Where do I place a meat thermometer in my turkey? And how do I use a meat thermometer? Use a meat thermometer to test cooked food for doneness.