share with your friends  Using a Meat Thermometer  Using a Meat
Thermometer  Using a Meat Thermometer  No matter what your
recipe says, the best way to tell if meat is done is to use a
meat thermometer. These are generally used with larger cuts of
meat - such as roasts - or with whole chickens or turkeys.     •
Get a meat thermometer that is dishwasher-safe for easy
cleaning.   • Meat thermometers can be used for things other
than measuring the temperature of meat. Some can - for example -
check the temperature of water to be sure it's safe to add
yeast, or check the internal temperature of warmed-over
leftovers to be sure they're safe to eat.   • Meat thermometers
come in a variety of styles, including dial types, probes and
stand-up types of thermometers. Some probe thermometers allow
you to connect the thermometer to a countertop unit that gives
you the temperature reading without having to open the oven.
Microwave-safe meat thermometers are also available.     2. Make
sure the thermometer is not touching