answersLogoWhite

0

You SHOULD put the thermometer into the meat while it is cooking. Solid meat pieces need to be 145 Deg F or over. Ground meat 165 Deg F. All poultry needs to be 165 Deg F or over. The temperature is INTERNAL and not against a bone. Any external thermometer only reads the surface temperature not the internal meat temperature.

The "pop out" indicators are not calibrated. You should still check the temperature before declaring the food done. You calibrate a thermometer by putting it in a cup of ice then a pot of gently boiling water.

The professional thermometers are not meant to be left in.

ref: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html

************* previous answer below ******************

You can yes,but I would not recommend leaving it in the meat while it is cooking,but you can.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Can you put a meat thermometer in the oven to monitor the internal temperature of the food being cooked?

No, it is not safe to put a meat thermometer in the oven while cooking as most meat thermometers are not designed to withstand high oven temperatures. It is recommended to use an oven-safe thermometer that can be left in the food while it cooks.


Is it safe to put a meat thermometer in the oven?

No, it is not safe to put a meat thermometer in the oven as most meat thermometers are not designed to withstand high oven temperatures and can be damaged. It is recommended to use an oven-safe thermometer specifically designed for oven use.


Where to put thermometer probe in a turkey when cooking the bird in the oven?

The meat thermometer probe can be inserted into the thickest part of the meat like the thigh or breast.


Can you put a meat thermometer in the oven?

Yes, definitely you can keep the meat thermometer while it is cooking inside the oven. There are some types of food thermometer that allows the thermometer to remain inside the food while it's cooking in the oven. There are bimetallic coil food thermometers that are safe to use inside the oven. These oven safe bimetallic coil food thermometer are especially used in thick meat and for roasting.


Will it hurt the meat if you put it into the refrigertor hot?

will it hurt or spoil meat if you take out of the oven and while it is still hot put it into the fridge?


Where is the best place to put a oven thermometer?

The best place to put an oven thermometer is in the center of the middle rack of the oven. This location allows for an accurate reading of the overall oven temperature, as it is away from direct heat sources like the bottom heating element or the oven walls. Ensure the thermometer is not touching any surfaces for the most accurate results. Additionally, using a thermometer that is designed for oven use will provide the best reliability.


How many minutes per pound and at what temperature would you recommend a Smithfield ham be cooked in a conventional oven?

There is no way to answer that question. There are too many variable, such as: How well does your oven hold heat?, What temperature was the ham when it went into the oven?, What shape is the ham?, etc. So, here is what you do: Go to a kitchen store, and buy a probe thermometer. This is a thermometer that has a long probe that stays in the meat with a long wire that runs to a digital readout outside the oven. Then, you put the probe in the center of the meat and cook at 325 degrees until the thermometer reads 140 degrees, then pull your ham out of the oven, rest for 20 minutes covered in foil in the countertop, then, slice and serve.


How do you know if the oven is too hot when baking a cake uncertain if the thermostat is working correctly How do you establish this?

You put an oven thermometer in the oven and check the temperature.


How many minutes per pound should you cook prime rib?

I like to sear the surface of a rib roast a bit, to hold in the juices. I preheat the oven to HOT (~650ºF), put the roast in the oven and immediately turn down the thermostat to 325ºF. The oven temperature will drift down to the desired temperature. Start your timer as soon as you put the meat in, and roast for about 15 minutes per pound, and then start checking the meat's internal temperature. USE a MEAT THERMOMETER!


When roasting meat do you put in the vegetables in the oven the same time as the meat?

yes you can put together the meat and vegetables, only you can get very soft result!


Where is the broiler on an oven located?

The broiling part of an oven is called the element, and it is located at the top of the oven. Be sure to leave the oven door open when using the broiler and put the oven rack up very close to the burner. The meat should be about 2 in from the heat source. DO NOT LEAVE the oven while broiling.


Do oven bags really make meat jucier?

They don't actually make the meat juicer as the moisture is in the meat before you put it in the bag. However oven bags help hold the moisture in the meat by prevention the juices from evaporating out of it. so you will end up with juicier meat from an oven bag.