Cooking Pork Tips?

I know you are not suppose to eat pork and chicken with no pink in it. But, I always get pink in pork tips… I know its a dark meat, but I am affaird I will get, or have, worms. My parents told me to cook them wraped in alumminum foil for 30-45 mins. at [...]

What type of thermometer to check the meat?

I’m cooking a roast and I’m not sure if it’s done yet and I don’t want to cut into it because that will mess up the presentation. I still have the old rectal one that my mom gave to me and I don’t want to have to buy another one when this one works just [...]

Instant Read Themometer?

I have one of those digital cooking thermometers that connects via wire inside the oven. I have my desired temp set (165F). The only problem is that the thermometer is reaching the 165 temp when this turkey isn't anywhere near being done. Any ideas as to that I have done wrong? I have it inserted [...]

why carnivores never get sick eating raw meat?

carnivores like bear, tiger, lion, croc etc etc eat raw meat. Raw meat has too many germs and infections inside — like e.coli and many other pathogens. If human eat raw meat, they will fall very ill right away. Often we humans ensure meat is cooked at right temperature for safety and some use thermometers [...]

How long did the batteries in your digital BBT thermometer last?

I started charting a few months ago and I’m wondering how much more mileage I have with the digital thermometer I’m using (RiteAid brand). I’d rather buy a new battery early than wait until it conks out mid cycle! Thanks ladies.

How does the factory check the baking temperature control on an oven?

Our oven seems to erratically heat in the baking mode. Sometimes it is too hot, sometimes it is not. Food can come out burnt or not cooked for several hours. I replaced the temperature sensor. I want to do a test to determine if the oven is calibrated properly. What method would I use to [...]

How can I prevent food from burning to the bottom of the casserole dish?

I have a gas stove. I have checked the temperature with an oven thermometer and it registers correctly. If I bake foods on the center rack, the food burns to the bottom of the pan before it cooks for the minimum amount of time listed in the recipe. I never get a nice, lightly browned [...]

Can I cook a turkey without having a food thermometer?

I plan on just going by the directions on the turkey package. 15-20 minutes per pound. I hope the darn thing cooks. Has anyone ever cooked one without a thermometer? How did it turn out? I won't be stuffing it. I will make the stuffing on the side.

Help with cooking roast beef…?

I have never cooked a roast before can someone explain to me how to? It’s 1.6 pounds….and I’m not sure if I have a meat thermometer but I might so what temperature should it be at? I wanted to make one so I could make Yorkshire pudding Thanks! Thanks nudangler, but I don’t have a [...]

Type of thermometer to use for bread making?

What is the type; and name, of a thermometer you should be using for heated liquids(measure the tempature) for a bread recipe?