I hate to ask such a simple question, but I have never had a meat thermometer (or any kind of thermometer for cooking, with the exception of a candy thermometer that you just stick to the side of your pan).
If you are trying to test the temp of a roast that is in the oven, can you put this thermometer in the roast, and cook the roast, leaving the thermometer in the roast, or is this thermometer not meant to stay inserted in the meat, while the meat is cooking?
Sorry for such a simple question.
brenda52411I don't believe this thermometer is designed to be used that way. You would remove the food from the oven take the temp and then return to oven if needed.
btjrThank you. That's what I was afraid of. This looks like a beautiful thermometer, but I "think" I want one that can be put in the meat and left there, but maybe there isn't such a thing that is even made. I guess I need to think about it. This looks like a gorgeous thermometer.
brenda52411If you search for "leave in food thermometers" they are out there. A lot have leads that then connect to a screen that stays on the outside of the oven. I have not used any but I saw a few different one on Amazon. Good Luck!
brenda52411Just wanted to add that I got a relatively cheap one off at the UK amazon website that works well (not sure I am allowed to link it). The screen sits outside, there are two probes with leads (detachable) of good length, and you can set it to beep when it reaches set temperatures if you like, etc.
I found it a lot more convenient than having a thermometer where the display is inside the oven (the type that look like lollipops, with a dial at the end of a probe) as it is much easier to read the temperature (display not ending up at a "funny angle").
brenda52411Brenda, you would want a wired probe from a reputable company. The cheapo probe thermometers tend to be either inaccurate or have poor durability.
ThermoWorks sells great oven, smoker, and grill probes that are leave-in. (I have no affiliation, just a fan of their products). Something like the ThermoWorks DOT is what you want.
This Javelin Pro is designed for "spot checking" temperatures and leaving it in would probably damage it. The probe itself can handle the temperature of the oven just fine, but the other parts (battery, LCD, plastic housing, etc.) aren't meant to go in the oven.
If you are trying to test the temp of a roast that is in the oven, can you put this thermometer in the roast, and cook the roast, leaving the thermometer in the roast, or is this thermometer not meant to stay inserted in the meat, while the meat is cooking?
Sorry for such a simple question.