Meat thermometer in while cooking?
Sorry if this is a silly question but I wasn’t sure and needed to ask.
I have one of those regular ole metal meat thermometers and I’m wondering if you’re supposed to put it in to the oven along with the turkey or not? I wasn’t sure if putting it in to the oven while the bird cooks would skew the temp or not, or if that’s how it’s supposed to work.
TY so much!
Answer by artistagent116
First of all this is not a silly question. If we don't know the answer to something, we need to ask.
If your meat thermometer is one of the regular metal ones with a glass over the dial you can put it right in the turkey while it's in the oven. There are some newer ones with clear plastic covers over the dial which can melt in a hot oven. But if yours has the sort of big, round dial you should be fine.
Make certain to put the thermometer into the flesh of the thigh. Make sure it is not touching the bone, as that will skew the temperature.
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