Can this be used to take temperatures of food itself like prime rib or chicken to get internal temp?
1986416
Given that it is coated with an anti microbial agent, it should be be able to take temperatures of cooked food. Cooked food is usually in the ranges of 140 ish to 160 ish degrees fahrenheit. Just be sure to wash the probe before doing so to make sure it is clean with soap and sanitized as well. My main use for it is in HVAC equipment since we deal in the temperature range as well. Just tips from my old cook days.
1986417
The probe itself is 2 3/4" long and is designed to insert into your food of choice for internal temperature readings. It is very accurate but not instant, maybe 2-3 seconds for proper readings. If you have a prime rib, ham or any other item with a radius of 3" plus - the probe will not reach the center due to its length. With that being said I'm very pleased with the product and only cook by temperature now.
1986418
This is actually a great thermometer to take the internal temp of food. You can use it on meats or candy. Super easy to clean and easy to use.
1741193
I suppose it depends on what you are making. I've used it to test the temperature of Hollandaise sauce and it worked fine for that purpose.
412521
I think so. This device feels well put together and my 10 year old measures food temps in the fridge and freezer well. Also good for measuring oven temps. Not sure what other uses you have in mind.
1590132
There are only temperatures. You can look up temperatures for rare, medium, etc. for a specific meat on the internet or in almost any cookbook. The thermometer also measures liquid temperatures.
1326893
While I have only used this thermometer for the BBQ grill, I suspect it can also be used for indoor oven. It comes with two probes - one for meat and the other for internal temperatue (Grill or oven). I am very pleaed with this product, hope the info helps.
1645105
I've never actually taken temperature readings, but I feel it does a good job with the burgers and steaks I grill on it. I also use it for salmon patties and it does a super job on those.
2035534
I never used it that way, but I suppose it could be an instant-read thermometer since it's meant to be inserted into the meat to get internal temp. FWIW, I never use this thermometer anymore and wish I had sent it back. Neither the meat end, nor the oven end are accurate in my Chargriller Akorn. I calibrated the temps using 3 other thermometers I have and this one was off way too far to be used.
1317241
I'm not an authority on this, but I suppose you could use it to measure the temperature of any substance, but you don't want to leave the thermometer in the water. If you are looking for a thermometer to leave in the jacuzzi, this is not for you. Besides, why would you want to use a precision instrument meant for cooking your meat perfectly for any other purpose? Just sayin...
695837
Not that i know of. You might take a cooking thermometer that u trust and stick it inside to see if its runnin hot or cool. The more i use it the better i can guage how hot its registering. Hope thT helps.
1816417
Only if you slit open the chicken and measure the surface temp of the inside of the chicken. So ... if there were no other internal temp measuring devices available you could use it in a pinch - but it's really not a nice way to treat the chicken.
1932659
to check grill's temp yes, for food no. It measures the temp surface only not the inside part
2232612
Hello! Yes, absolutely---it'll register up to 180 degrees F. Great thermometer for roasting meat and/or measuring temp of liquids. Have a good day!
1701743
Greetings,While it's a great thermometer the plastic housing makes it unsuitable for being exposed to continuous heat... This model is best suited for testing temperatures intermittently and not left in the food while cooking...
2066921
I would just leave it in solution and watch it reach desired temp,or check meat with it periodically to see if right temp. I wouldn't leave it in the meat but would the solution, but not any hire temp than the Thermonitor can reach.
785347
No. While it is a "thermometer," it really only checks the temperature of the surface of an item. It is not intended to tell the internal temperature of an item. For the price though, I would still recommend the purchase because you can easily tell the temperature of your pans, pots etc.
770928
Yes, it can measure the temp continuously, however it cannot be left in the oven or a grill/smoker. To use in a oven, etc. you would need a temp probe ona heat resistant cable and the control unit away from the heat.
1932658
Absolutely; can't imagine a kitchen without one. You know exactly how hot that pan or skillet is before you dump something in there. And you can tell how hot your oven is too... not the air temperature, but the temperature of the oven wall you point it at... that is more constant, and telling. It won't help you figure out if something is fully cooked because it just measures surface temperatures, but if you are heating anything up that you can stir (like heating soup in a microwave), you can stir it and see how hot it is. I know my microwave food is ready to eat when I stir it up and see the temperature at about 150. Absolutely; can't imagine a kitchen without one. You know exactly how hot that pan or skillet is before you dump something in there. And you can tell how hot your oven is too... not the air temperature, but the temperature of the oven wall you point it at... that is more constant, and telling. It won't help you figure out if something is fully cooked because it just measures surface temperatures, but if you are heating anything up that you can stir (like heating soup in a microwave), you can stir it and see how hot it is. I know my microwave food is ready to eat when I stir it up and see... » Read More Absolutely; can't imagine a kitchen without one. You know exactly how hot that pan or skillet is before you dump something in there. And you can tell how hot your oven is too... not the air temperature, but the temperature of the oven wall you point it at... that is more constant, and telling. It won't help you figure out if something is fully cooked because it just measures surface temperatures, but if you are heating anything up that you can stir (like heating soup in a microwave), you can stir it and see how hot it is. I know my microwave food is ready to eat when I stir it up and see the temperature at about 150. « Show Less