Antique Cooking Thermometers Then and Now

The first thermometer is attributed to Galileo but it wasn’t until the mid-1600s when someone had the idea of sealing the device for safety and improved usage. Since then, thermometers have come into widespread use, becoming one of the most popular devices not just in industrial and business environments but also in domestic settings. [...]

Can you help me with my meat?

2 1/2 – 3 lb bonless pork loin roast. Dont have a meat thermometer. How long do I cook it in the oven? Should I cover it? Do I cook it with the stupid net on it? Whats the net for? Any flavor enhancing tips…special recipes?

How do I calibrate a thermometer?

I have a metal thermometer that I want to use in my darkroom. The temperature reading is off by about 20 degrees. Isn't there some way to adjust it by using a glass of ice water?

Are there any books that can teach me how to make cooking thermometers?

How can I tell if oil is hot enough without a thermometer?

I am going to fry chicken wings and the recipe says to make sure the oil is a certain temp. I don't have any way to know how hot the oil is, are there any ways of figuring this out? I am making the wings in 20 minutes so I can't go out [...]

How can you tell if a hamburger is cooked?

I'm cooking dinner for my mom and dad. I want to make hamburgers but I'm not sure how to tell when a hamburger is done. I have searched google… but it says you need a food thermometer, which I don't have. Could someone help?

Is there a way to use a regular cooking thermometer in place of a candy thermometer?

I do not have a candy thermometer and have attempted to make vanilla fudge several times (going by dropping a dab of the mixture into cold water to see if it is at soft ball stage) but it never seems to come out quite right. I have a regular cooking thermometer, is there a way [...]

How do I change my normal digital thermometer from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

I just got a digital thermometer. It says something about it's accurate in Celsius and Fahrenheit, but the instructions it came with just tell me how to take temperatures. It's the kind with the one button. How (if I can) change from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

where does a candy thermometer sit at in the pan when using it to cook fudge , candy etc.?

should it touch the bottom of the pan ,rest about half way into the ingredients or what?

How long should I cook a 1 1/2 pound pork roast in the crock pot? Meat Thermometer reads 180, Is it done?

Thanks everyone. I have turned off the crock pot. It's done.