{"id":12931,"date":"2023-04-19T14:29:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T06:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/?p=12931"},"modified":"2025-12-29T17:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:57:27","slug":"beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginnersgids voor vleesthermometers: tips voor nauwkeurige metingen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking meat to perfection, regardless of its type, can be daunting, especially for beginners. Unless you cut through it or have X-ray vision, it is nearly impossible to tell if the meat is cooked. Well, there is a way to know whether it is cooked: use a meat thermometer. A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking meat; it tells you exactly whether it&#8217;s cooked to your liking. The result, of course, is a delicious, mouth-watering, and safe meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many remain confused about how to use a <strong>meat thermometer for better accuracy<\/strong>. If that sounds like you, this entry is for you, as it will teach you how to use a meat thermometer properly. Here are the best tips for using a meat thermometer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"475\" alt=\"Instant-read thermometers often come with plastic bodies.\" title=\"intant-read-meat-thermometer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/intant-read-meat-thermometer.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-12942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/intant-read-meat-thermometer-200x158.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/intant-read-meat-thermometer-400x317.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/intant-read-meat-thermometer.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom12);\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:44;line-height:1.3;\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhoudsopgave<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d31a6a6b36c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Schakelaar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d31a6a6b36c\" checked aria-label=\"Schakelaar\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#Types_of_meat_thermometers\" >Types of meat thermometers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#For_an_instant-read_thermometer\" >For an instant-read thermometer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#Leave-in_thermometers\" >Laat in het lichaam zitten thermometers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#Dial_thermometer\" >Dial thermometer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#Correct_Placement_of_the_Thermometer\" >Correct Placement of the Thermometer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#How_to_use_a_meat_thermometer\" >How to use a meat thermometer:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#1_For_whole_poultry\" >1. For whole poultry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#2_For_ground_meat\" >2. For ground meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#3_For_various_cuts_of_beef_pork_lamb_veal_etc\" >3. For various cuts of beef, pork, lamb, veal, etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#4_For_fish\" >4. For fish\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#Tips_for_Accurate_Readings\" >Tips for Accurate Readings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#1_Know_the_target_temperature_of_your_meat\" >1. Know the target temperature of your meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#2_Double-check_your_readings\" >2. Double-check your readings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#3_Calibrate_your_meat_thermometer\" >3. Calibrate your meat thermometer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#4_Wait_for_the_temperature_to_stabilize\" >4. Wait for the temperature to stabilize\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#5_Clean_your_thermometers\" >5. Clean your thermometers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beginners-guide-to-meat-thermometers-tips-for-accurate-readings\/#6_The_Takeaway\" >6. The Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_meat_thermometers\"><\/span><b>Types of meat thermometers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, you should know the different types of meat thermometers. Each has slightly different guidelines or ways of usage, and each has its own pros and cons. These tips will help you get accurate readings from other types of thermometers, meats, and cooking methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_an_instant-read_thermometer\"><\/span><b>For an instant-read thermometer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/product\/finaltouchx10-vleesthermometer\/\">Vleesthermometers met directe aflezing<\/a><\/strong><\/em> are quick, easy, and convenient, making them the most popular type. You can easily find them in supermarkets. They usually come with a digital display (instant-read digital thermometers) and a probe tip that, when inserted directly into the meat, gives you an accurate internal temperature reading almost instantly (within a few seconds). They are also easy to clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, instant-read thermometers often have plastic bodies, which means they cannot be left in the heat (such as inside the oven) for too long. Thus, you need to use them effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leave-in_thermometers\"><\/span><b>Laat in het lichaam zitten thermometers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type is exactly as its name suggests \u2013 you can leave it sticking into the meat while cooking. Leave-in thermometers come with a probe (which stays in the meat), a temperature display (which can be digital or dial), and a heat-resistant cable that connects the two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some leave-in meat thermometers have an alarm that sounds when the internal temperature reaches the correct temperature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dial_thermometer\"><\/span><b>Dial thermometer\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dial thermometers are old-school and are the cheapest type of meat thermometers. They are common in supermarkets and home supply stores, too. Their mechanics are simple: they come with a probe that must be inserted deep into the meat to read its internal temperature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this type to be accurate, they must be regularly and adequately calibrated. Also, this type can take around a minute to get a proper internal temperature reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tip: Klik hier om te vinden <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/beste-thermometersoorten\/\">more types of thermometers<\/a><\/strong><\/em> for your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom12);\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:44;line-height:1.3;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Correct_Placement_of_the_Thermometer\"><\/span><b>Correct Placement of the Thermometer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to know how to properly insert your thermometer into the meat to get a correct internal reading and cook it properly. The proper placement of the thermometer depends on the type of meat you are cooking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" alt=\"Correct Placement of the Thermometer\" title=\"Use-Meat-Thermometer-Properly\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Use-Meat-Thermometer-Properly.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-12943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Use-Meat-Thermometer-Properly-200x135.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Use-Meat-Thermometer-Properly-400x269.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Use-Meat-Thermometer-Properly.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom12);\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:44;line-height:1.3;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_a_meat_thermometer\"><\/span><b>How to use a meat thermometer:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_For_whole_poultry\"><\/span><b>1. For whole poultry<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat (often the thigh), and ensure no part of the probe touches the bones of the poultry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_For_ground_meat\"><\/span><b>2. For ground meat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s ground pork, chicken, beef, etc., the guidelines are pretty much the same; insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the patty. Make sure the probe tip reaches the center of the patty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_For_various_cuts_of_beef_pork_lamb_veal_etc\"><\/span><b>3. For various cuts of beef, pork, lamb, veal, etc.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, and make sure the probe tip doesn\u2019t touch the bones or the fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_For_fish\"><\/span><b>4. For fish\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the fish; again, make sure it doesn&#8217;t touch the bone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Accurate_Readings\"><\/span><b>Tips for Accurate Readings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom12);\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:44;line-height:1.3;\"><\/h1><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Know_the_target_temperature_of_your_meat\"><\/span><b>1. Know the target temperature of your meat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different types of meat (and sometimes cuts) need to reach other internal temperatures to ensure they are cooked correctly and safely. Poultry meats, for example (chicken, turkey, duck, fowl, etc.), should reach an internal temperature of 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C). Ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, veal, or combinations of different ground proteins) should reach<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">160\u00b0F (71\u00b0C).\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Beef, pork, lamb chops, steaks, or various cuts of red meat should reach 145\u00b0F (63\u00b0C).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Double-check_your_readings\"><\/span><b>2. Double-check your readings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the quality (and sometimes age) of your meat thermometer, you may easily get a false reading. It is especially true for analog thermometers with small digits. Thus, it is always a good idea to double- or even triple-check your temperature readings, particularly with handheld thermometers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pull out the probe and place the meat nearby to double-check the reading again when using leave-in thermometers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Calibrate_your_meat_thermometer\"><\/span><b>3. Calibrate your meat thermometer\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to accurate readings is to ensure your thermometer is calibrated correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest way is to boil water and place your meat thermometer inside. Boiling water has a temperature of 212\u00b0F (100\u00b0C). Your thermometer should give those digits for a reading or something very close to that. If it doesn&#8217;t, refer to the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions for calibration. Many popular thermometer brands share their <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/hoe-kalibreer-je-een-thermometer\/\">instructions for calibration<\/a><\/strong><\/em> online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can, of course, do it the opposite way and use ice. Frozen water has a temperature of 32\u00b0F (0\u00b0C). Thus, your thermometer should have that reading. Again, if it doesn&#8217;t, calibrate it according to the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Wait_for_the_temperature_to_stabilize\"><\/span><b>4. Wait for the temperature to stabilize\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using (inserting) your thermometer into the meat, could you wait for it to stabilize? Depending on the type of thermometer, this can take a couple of seconds (instant-read thermometers) or a few minutes (probe and leave-in thermometers).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Clean_your_thermometers\"><\/span><b>5. Clean your thermometers\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid food contamination and give your meat thermometer the best chance to last longer by thoroughly cleaning it after use. For waterproof thermometers, wash them with soap and water. For non-waterproof models, wipe the whole thing thoroughly with a damp cloth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:40;line-height:1.3;\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Takeaway\"><\/span><b>6. The Takeaway<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat thermometers are simple yet highly efficient and helpful devices; they are the most crucial kitchen tool for meat cooking. Use these tips and start cooking various meat dishes to perfection!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":12978,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,308,305],"tags":[1309],"class_list":["post-12931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-blogs","category-food-thermometer","category-grill-thermometer","tag-accurate-meat-thermometer"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12931"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12931\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57635,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12931\/revisions\/57635"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}