Cook to Proper Temperature

Meat thermometer: They are many types of meat thermometer available on the market, from inexpensive to very fancy and expensive. The ones that I like are non-electronic ones. By experience, I found that electronic thermometers tend to fail and run out of batteries when you need them. Manual thermometers are suitable because when you pick the meat, their stem is very thin, it’s not too thick. You should consider this factor when purchasing a meat thermometer.

Meat thermometers are easy to read and come with Fahrenheit and Celsius degree indicators. Some come with a plastic holder with a meat temperature cooking chart that is very handy for a quick reference.

What you need to know and remember is that harmful bacteria are destroyed when food is cooked at the right temperature.

Buy a meat thermometer, and please use it! This is the only reliable way to ensure safety and to determine the right doneness of meat, poultry, egg dishes, and leftovers.

Important tip: Always remember to wash the thermometer stem thoroughly in hot, soapy water after each use.