If you have a standard pocket cooking thermometer you may have noticed it has a hexagonal nut on the reverse side of the dial, which allows for easy calibration. Use a cup of ice water to make sure it ...

Most of us have meat or cooking thermometers we use around the kitchen, but how often have you thought about calibrating it to make sure the readings are correct? Most cooking thermometers—even ...

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This week, common post-holiday-cooking-frenzy questions: Where do I place a meat thermometer in my turkey? And how do I use a meat thermometer? Use a meat thermometer to test cooked food for doneness.