Is this meat thermometer long enough for a turducken to reach the center
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Peg Leg, please re-read my original answer to you. I added more info for you. Even the description on Amazon states this thermometer has a 2.9" probe. I was close!!!
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It depends on how big the turducken is. Got a diameter dimension so we can respond appropriately.
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Although I know what a turduken is, I have never actually cooked one. All I can really tell anyone is that the probe on this thermometer is 2 3/4" long. This IS a very fast-reading thermometer and I'm very pleased with both of the ones I purchased. Hope this helps you. Peg Leg, maybe this will be of more help. From the original Packing Slip: "ThermoWorks Super-Fast Mini Thermometer. Item: RT616" The ENTIRE length of this particular thermometer is approximately 5 3/4" and the actual length of the probe is still 2 3/4" Unless others are referring to another ThermoWorks model, I don't know why there is a difference in the probe length. Let me know how things work out. I just want you to have a good "TUR"--"DUCK"--"EN", not a bad "TURD"--"UCK"--"EN". GOOD COOKING!!!
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Yes, if the probe is in a "shallow" piece of meat and most of the probe is in the oven, it still reads correctly. I recently cooked a 2.5 prime rib and put the probe into the center and it worked accurately. It does not have to be "deep".
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The thermometer works well on roasts and thick steaks and chops. A two inch penetration is not unreasonable. thinner meats don't need a thermometer, visual inspection is better for smaller cuts anyway. The product works as designed. ~ Matt
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Hi StevenThe meat probe is 14 cm. and the oven probe is 8 cm. I'm very happy with the tool, it's really easy to use. Have fun!
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It did for us. We have used it to check soil temps for transplanting and direct seeding vegetables. I don't remember how far down we checked, but it was enough that the thermometer didn't fall over; so probably more than 1 -3 inches.
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The thermometer is about 6" long. It does have a clip on the sheath that protects the probe, but the thermometer is not suitable for candy making unless you want to use it as a quick way to check the temperature. It will NOT fasten to the side of the pan like regular candy-making thermometers. Sorry.
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Yes, a temp shows, probably air temp. It increases (or decreases if meat is cold) once inserted and the meat begins to cook. I like it, but I do wish the probe cable was a bit longer.
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Yes, it does. So you want to insert it into the middle of the meat to check the internal temp.
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It seems pretty accurate. However, the latch is not tight on ours..the metal hook seems to large, so if that is an issue with yours that might be the culprit for fluctuating temp.
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It would work, but: Pushing a blunt tip into a hunk of meat would be a chore. Also, it's a shorter probe, so you may not be measuring the temp at the center (coldest) part of a thick cut like pork butt.
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Yes the temperature sensor is close to the tip of the probe, but you want to make sure that you are inserting the probe into the center of the meat. It is important to make sure that you are reading the center of the meat where it sometimes isn't cooked all the way through. Hope this helps! :)
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The probe length is a little short of 3 inches. As you're inserting it into the middle or half way in the largest diameter would be a little short of 6 inches. The chicken thigh depth is within the 3 inches and the diameter of a pork tenderloin is less then the 6 inches, so it should work for both. Judge the other cuts of meat accordingly.
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To measure the temperature of the cooker: No. It regulates itself but you can if you're curious. For the meat: I would highly recommend using a high quality digital thermometer to determine the final temps of your meat. I use a Thermapen by Thermoworks and I always know where the meat is at and when it will be done.
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Yes, kind of - You would need to open the oven and point it at something inside. It will tell you the surface temperature quickly with pretty good accuracy. It you want to measure the oven air temperature, it's better to use a meat thermometer with the remote probe located inside the oven where the food would be placed.
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The probe measures 4.5 inches from the tip to the base. I haven't used it on a turkey yet but I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work.
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It is actually about 36 inches long.here's a link to the replacement probe that shows its length ThermoWorks Pro-Series High Temp Cooking Probe for ChefAlarm and DOT
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mine is 46" plenty long enough. look at the temp on my phone when I'm in the house. may not be 100% accurate but close. you still need to check with a meat probe.