Definition

Noun: A specialized thermometer designed to be inserted into the thickest part of a piece of meat, typically a roast, to accurately measure its internal temperature. This allows the cook to determine the doneness of the meat and ensure it is cooked safely.

Usage

A meat thermometer is used to check if meat is cooked properly. It is inserted into the center of the meat, away from any bone or fat, while the meat is cooking.

Examples

• Noun:
  • For a perfect medium-rare steak, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C).
  • The recipe recommends using a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is fully cooked.
  • I always rely on my meat thermometer when roasting a chicken to avoid undercooking.

Advanced Usage

• "Instant-read meat thermometer": A type of meat thermometer that provides a temperature reading within seconds, useful for quick checks without leaving the oven door open for long.
  • An instant-read meat thermometer is essential for grilling burgers.
• "Leave-in meat thermometer": A thermometer designed to remain in the meat throughout the cooking process, often connected to a display outside the oven.
  • Her leave-in meat thermometer beeped when the roast reached the desired temperature.

Variants and Related Words

• Oven thermometer: A thermometer placed inside an oven to verify its temperature accuracy.
• Candy/deep-fry thermometer: A thermometer designed for measuring the high temperatures of sugar syrups or oil.
• Thermocouple: A type of fast, professional-grade temperature probe, often used in high-end instant-read thermometers.

Synonyms

• Food thermometer (a more general term that can also be used for checking other foods).
• Cooking thermometer.
• Temperature probe.

Related Phrases

• "Check the internal temperature": The action performed using a meat thermometer.
  • Always check the internal temperature of ground beef.
• "Test for doneness": The purpose of using a meat thermometer.
  • The best way to test a pork chop for doneness is with a meat thermometer.

Noun

1. a thermometer that is inserted into the center of a roast (with the top away from the heat source); used to measure how well done the meat is