subject: Why Use A Meat Thermometer? [print this page] It's easy to think that meat thermometers are mainly used by professional chefs. But if you think about it they are actually more useful to those of us that cook at home and are not professionals.
It's a very affordable kitchen device and a handy addition to any home. Who wouldn't be happy in eliminate the guesswork in cooking meat correctly?
Here are the main reasons why you should use a meat thermometer.
First off, it can prevent you serving undercooked meat which as I'm sure you are aware can cause illness from harmful bacteria such as salmonella and e coli. Even in you continually check the meat and cut into it to test its cooked properly, it's really all just guesswork if you don't know what temperature the meat is at.
Another benefit of this device is that it can prevent overcooking meat dishes. Although overcooking isn't harmful, burnt food or dry meat doesn't make an enjoyable meal!
There are lots of different types of meat thermometers to choose from so your bound to find one that suits your needs and budget.
A popular type is the digital wireless meat thermometers. The ones that are oven safe allow you to insert the probe into the meat and remain there whilst cooking and the attached cable is outside which sends a signal to the digital transmitter. The benefit of that is the unit doesn't have to be beside the oven which means you can carry it with you and relax in another room and the signal will be sent to it when the meat is ready.
Once you start using a device like this you'll wonder how you ever survived without it!
