The taste of meat is influenced not only by the amount of spices, marinade, but also by the cooking temperature. To control the temperature you need to use a special kitchen thermometer.
What is a thermometer for?
The meat of each type requires different temperatures for cooking, while all bacteria die in it, and the beneficial properties are not lost. On average, the cooking temperature is:
- for beef steak with blood - +65 degrees;
- for well-done beef - +75 degrees;
- for lamb - +82 degrees;
- for pork - +85 degrees.
- for birds - +90 degrees.
This is where the thermometer comes in handy, because with it you can easily control the process of baking, just do not miss the moment of cooking. With the help of a thermometer you will not need to constantly check the readiness of the meat.
In addition, you should not forget that when meat is pierced with a knife (that’s how the check is carried out), juice flows out of it, which makes the dish more dry.
There is nothing difficult to use a thermometer: you need to stick the device probe into the meat until the middle, and then send it to prepare. The thermometer will constantly show the cooking temperature, displaying it on the display.
Temperature table of ready meals
| № | Category | Products | The temperature of the finished dish, in degrees | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Roast beef steak | Inside is red | 45 | |||
| Inside pink | 60 | ||||||
| Well done | 75 | ||||||
| 2 | Veal | Roast | 75-80 | ||||
| Legs | 85-90 | ||||||
| 3 | Pork | Shoulder, ham, neck | 80-82 | ||||
| Back chop | 75-80 | ||||||
| Minced meat roast | 75-80 | ||||||
| 4 | Mutton | Leg | 80-85 | ||||
| Back | 80-85 | ||||||
| Roast | 70-75 | ||||||
| 5 | Game | Back of a hare | 70-75 | ||||
| Hare's feet | |||||||
| Whole hare | |||||||
| Back of roe or deer | |||||||
| Roe or deer leg | |||||||
| 6 | Poultry meat | Turkey duck | 70-75 | ||||
| Domestic bird | 85 | ||||||
| 7 | Minced or minced meat | Beef, veal, pork | 71-74 | ||||
| Domestic bird | 75 | ||||||
Main types of device
There are two types of thermometers on the market: analog or electronic. Before choosing a device, you should be familiar with the advantages, disadvantages, features.
Standard digital
Such a product consists of a dial, where the temperature is displayed, and a probe. It is extremely simple to use, has high accuracy and low cost.
It is considered ideal for those who are just learning to cook. The only time - these thermometers can not be used when cooking in the oven.
If you are looking for a thermometer in order to control the temperature of cooking meat in the oven, it is better to choose another option.
The fact is that such a product is usually made of plastic elements that simply melt under the influence of high temperatures.
With portable probe
It consists of a stylus and a dial. This product is most suitable for those who like to cook, because with its help it is very easy to measure and control the temperature of meat when cooking in the oven or on the grill, and the cable is made of stainless steel and therefore is not afraid of high temperatures.
Infrared model
This model attracts those who love modern kitchen gadgets and spends a lot of time in the kitchen. Such devices allow you to instantly determine the temperature, even at a distance: just enough to bring the device to the products, and the temperature will immediately appear on the dial. But at the same time, the main disadvantage of such thermometers is at a fairly high cost - about 20-30 dollars.
There are other disadvantages. For example, the farther the device is from the product, the greater the error may be in terms. Due to the fact that the thermometer will not be in contact with the product, it will not be possible to measure its temperature inside. Thus, this product is not suitable for determining and controlling the temperature inside the meat.
TOP-3 thermometers with probe - what to choose?
The most popular models are with the probe, because they allow you to control the temperature inside the meat when cooking on the grill or in the oven.
There are many similar products, but we have selected for you the most famous and popular by ratings and reviews.
- Polder THM-515. Supports temperature regimes from +40 to +200 degrees. Differs in a small functionality, allows to monitor the temperature in the preparation of meat, side dishes, caramel.
- Weber 6492. It is considered the most optimal in terms of price and quality. It is possible to change the angle of the display for the convenience of the cook. The only drawback is that the device is not designed for long-term use in the oven or closed pan.
- ThermoPro TP-06. It has a portable probe, due to which you can easily measure the temperature of dishes in the oven or grill. Suitable for cooking any food.
- Ikea Fantasta. The advantage of this technique is that you can independently set the temperature required to prepare the dish, and when it reaches the desired parameter, the thermometer will beep.
- Digital thermometer from Beka. Made of plastic, stainless steel, equipped with a digital display. The cord is heat resistant, calmly withstands temperatures up to +250 degrees.
The cost of products depends on the material, type of device, the availability of additional functions. On average, the price ranges from 500 to 3300 rubles.
Modern kitchen thermometers are equipped with all sorts of additional features. For example, special programs allow you to specify the type of product (meat, fish, vegetables) and the desired degree of roasting. As soon as the product reaches the desired degree of roasting, the dial will change color, this will mean that the dish is ready.
