Do you use the pop up thermometer on a turkey?
By ersmommy1
@ersmommy1 (12588)
United States
November 23, 2010 12:22pm CST
I read an article today that says they aren't that great. For one thing they pierce the turkey letting juices out. I didn't think they were that bad. I have always used them, and without any real problems. Says to use a probe thermometer I don't even know what that looks like... have you used one of those before? Guess I better prepare for next year.
3 responses
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
24 Nov 10
I usually use my meat thermometer. I have the pop up ones, but i haven't tried them because they are not what I am used to.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
24 Nov 10
I do use the one that comes with the turkey but must admit that I really do not pay attention too much to it. As I usually know when the turkey is ready and by then I see the pop thing already popped.
Sounds to me like the probe thermometer would pierce the turkey skin and not be as good as the pop up one. But then I have never seen one either so not so sure.
@anNiTa (126)
• United States
23 Nov 10
i've nevr hear of the probe thermometer. i have used the pop up ones. they work witout a prob. and its best to use them specially if your a first timer. dont want to bring the bird out b4 its cooked throughly. although, i havent used them on the turkey i have used them on ham, the purpose is the same.
