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 ...

HOW TO USE A MEAT THERMOMETER: Insert the probe into the thickest part of the meat. Make sure it is not touching bone, gristle or thick pads of fat. Check manufacturer's instructions to determine ...

When you think of all the money and effort it takes to turn out a perfectly grilled steak, braised pork tenderloin, or a moist, tender turkey, it’s surprising that intuition often trumps a reliable ...

Cooking the perfect steak can be tricky if you don't know how to tell when it's ready. Even with a meat thermometer, this can sometimes be difficult, and cooking without one is almost impossible.

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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 ...

Today’s smart thermometers can help manage cooking meats and other foods, especially when measuring internal temperatures is important for getting the right consistency, flavor, and safety. They use ...