Cooking & Kitchen Tips : How to Insert a Meat Thermometer in a Turkey

A meat thermometer should be inserted into the high part of the thigh on a turkey, as this offers the most accurate internal reading. Use an oven-safe meat thermometer effectively with help from a professional chef in this free video on cooking techniques.

Expert: Michelle Karam
Contact: www.DishesByMichelle.com
Bio: Michelle Karam is a professional chef and TV culinary host.
Filmmaker: Steve Geffner

Series Description: Understanding how to use different types of ovens and pans is essential to creating delicious meals. Learn the difference between conventional and convection ovens, and whip up a few winning appetizer recipes with help from a professional chef in this free video series on cooking techniques.

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• turkey
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• baked turkey
• cooking techniques
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• conventional ovens
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• appetizer recipes
• finger food
• dips

[diesbl]

Wouldn't it had been better to show where to place the thermometer in a turkey, on a flat surface, and not in a roaster pan where the insertion is not clear at all? A close-up of this insertion with the turkey being on a flat surface would be a great plus! Otherwise, your demo was a wasted time. Sorry!

[valnaples]

Very good and to the point, thank you for good direction, especially including the stuffing temperature feature...you need to do both if you have a stuffed bird! Also, to louisw1959, yes, tent that breast with foil!!! Good idea! Happy Thanksgiving!

[nascar2182001]

First time user of a meat therm. Almost put it in the breast, SO GLAD I watched this video!! :) Thank you SO much!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

[Kevitivity]

Good video. I would have liked a closer look at were exactly in the turkey thigh we should place the thermometer. This is the internet, no need to rush things like tired MSM.

[louisw1959]

If the thigh goes to 180 the breast will dry out as you have not covered it.