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“Doneness” is a graduate level topic, not an introductory course. One man’s “medium rare” is another man’s “raw.” And then there’s the whole related curriculum of Food Safety. The USDA, who’s loyalties lie predictably on the side of “most decidedly done,” tends to recommend final temperatures for meats and other foods that...
Read MoreThermometer Speed Test
Here’s a great little video featuring the ThermoWorks calibration lab and one if its reference thermometers (accurate to thousandths of a degree) in a little competitive side-by-side speed testing between the Splash-Proof Thermapen and some of the other “instant read” digital thermometers that are out there on the market. If we missed testing your favorite competitor, drop us a...
Read MoreMaking a Proper Ice Bath
Ever wonder why your thermometer readings are way off when you test them in an ice bath? It’s likely because you haven’t taken the care to create a proper ice bath. Here’s how to be sure the ice mixture in your glass is at the ice point (32°F, 0°C) every time—in 4 easy steps. (Note: for a discussion of boiling water tests and other calibration points, see Is One Calibration...
Read MoreThe So-Called “Speed Button”
Here at ThermoWorks, we sometimes get calls from customers who swear that their old Thermapen seems faster than their new Splash-Proof Thermapen. And yet, we know the new Thermapens are actually faster than the old ones to get within 1 degree of the actual temperature—typically well under 3 seconds. This is due to an improved probe and the way the mini-thermocouples are manufactured....
Read More‘Das a Spicy Meatball!
When you’re trying to break the Guinness Book record for the “World’s Largest Meatball” like the Columbus, Ohio, Italian Club did earlier this month, you need the world’s best thermometers and probes to prove to the Guinness officials that you haven’t just made the World’s Largest Ball of Raw Meat. So the Columbus Italian Club (and really, who’s...
Read MoreYour Thermapen Deserves Care
Your Thermapen delivers for you day in and day out—the moment you wake it up, it’s ready for duty. It marches into the most adverse kitchen conditions and delivers the same consistent up-to-the-second results every time. But your Thermapen needs a little care in return. Never leave your Thermapen inside an oven, grill, smoker, or microwave while cooking (see the photo above). Do not...
Read MoreA Thermapen Top 10 List
Taking a page from TV’s David Letterman, here’s a top ten list you can use: The Top Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Splash-Proof Super-Fast Thermapen… 10. Your Thermapen doesn’t test “doneness,” it tests temperature very accurately. Armed with highly accurate and timely information, you get to decide just when to pull things off the heat (see our...
Read MoreFood Safety Temperatures
The USDA publishes temperature guidelines for food holding and cooking (see www.IsItDoneYet.gov). You can use your Thermapen to check temperatures and minimize food-borne illness in your kitchen. Bacteria thrive between the temperatures of 40°F (4.5°C) and 140°F (60°C). Food should not be stored between these temperatures for extended periods of time. Some leftover foods must be reheated to...
Read MoreCustomizing Your Thermapen
You can personalize your Splash-Proof Thermapen by changing the factory default settings, including: changing the display units from °F to °C changing the display resolution from 0.1° to 1° disabling the auto-off feature To make any of these changes, open the battery compartment (see How to Change the Batteries) and, using the tip of a bent paper clip, flip the appropriate switch: Switch...
Read MoreGetting an Accurate Reading
Your Thermapen has a micro-thermocouple located at the very tip of its probe shaft. A thermocouple is a set of two heat-sensitive wires that produce a voltage related to temperature difference. This technology is typically found only in professional-grade thermometers and is what sets your Thermapen apart from other digital “instant read” thermometers. Because the micro-thermocouple is so...
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