Can it be used for any cooking as general cooking thermometer? (is it only for meat?)
2064747
Can't use in a microwave, can't expose to flames, can't submerge in water. Why would you spend this amount of money for a general thermometer? The instant read ones are for general use. A lot cheaper, too.
2064748
The purpose is to put one probe into a thick piece of something like meat. Also there is a probe for hood or oven temperature. Not sure what your purpose is.
162487
Meat thermometer. I use the igrill when I cook. It's awesome and I can use it in all my cooking.
1123650
As most have said, you can get the temperature of the internal oven surface. I don't think you are asking this, but just in case you were wondering, you can't check the internal temperature of meat with this since it will only give you surface readings.
576319
It is not intended for food. Works great for "is it hot in here, or is it just me"
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.
558899
It is a thermometer, so it will detect temperature in whatever it is inserted into - water, meat, dough, etc.I have used it only on meat, and it read in about 5-6 seconds as advertised. However, I don't consider this "ultra-fast"! And it appears to be acceptably accurate based on comparison with another thermometer I have.
877234
Only if you slice open the meat so that the infrared thermometer has a clear shot at the target. It will not, however, measure any temperature below the surface of the meat. For meat, I use a thermocouple with a rigid, pointed type K temperature probe.
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.
1816418
I would suggest that you purchase an actual meat thermometer. This device would only measure the outside temperature and it's the inside meat temperature that matters. If you were to cook the outside to the higher temperature desired the meat will be really dry. I cook a lot of chicken that's why is decided to share on this question. Good luck
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.
1464603
Yes I think it can be used as a candle thermometer. It has the range of temperatures you would need. And it can be used in short or tall molds.
1795098
yes, it can be used for cooking, but carefully. The burn point is only 350F (175C) which, for a high heat stir-fry, is too low. I used it for a finishing sauce on already cooked fish and vegetables.
1436467
You can if you have a way to secure it, but it only registers up to 500, so it may get damaged. The thermometer on my grill goes to 800.
2218508
I don't know I only used it for meat. It worked very well for me. I gave it to my sister and now she uses it.
1711345
No sure. We only use it to cook fresh garden vegetable and meat. So I am not sure.
1932657
It sees the temperature of the surface of an object, so if that is what you are interested in, yes, it can be used for cooking. However, it cannot look below the surface of an object. So it will tell you the temperature of the surface of the oven or the skin of the turkey, but will not tell you if the turkey is cooked on the inside and is therefore at the right temperature to be removed from the oven.
452279
YES! This is mainly what I use it for! I also use it for boiling foods or foods in a fry pan!