Meat Thermometer Digital Options for Busy Kitchens

Whether you're cooking a simple dinner or a four-course meal, having a meat thermometer in the kitchen is essential. Digital meat thermometers give you a nearly instant reading of the internal temperature of your meat or fish, allowing you to quickly check its cooking status. Bringing your proteins up to the proper temperature is important from both a taste and a food safety perspective. Shop the meat thermometer digital collection at Williams Sonoma to add this powerful tool to your kitchen.

Instant Read Digital Meat Thermometers

The meat thermometer digital collection includes a varied selection of instant read and leave-in thermometers from great brands like OXO and Williams Sonoma. Instant read meat thermometers are made up of a digital screen and a long, thin probe for measuring internal temperatures. They can be used to acquire a temperature reading of proteins directly in a baking dish, frying pan or any other cookware but should never be placed inside the oven.

• These thermometers feature large numbers and a pivoting head so the temperature reading is clear and easy to read.
• The probe's ultra-thin tip inserts cleanly, without damaging delicate proteins like fish and chicken.
• Some sets also include additional useful items like protective sleeves or small booklets with information regarding the safe temperature ranges for various proteins.
• Temperature ranges start at -40 degrees Fahrenheit and go up to 300-500 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the digital thermometer you choose. They can also be set to measure in Celcius with the push of a button.
• The wide temperature range makes these food thermometers a suitable choice for testing other food items like casseroles, homemade candy and deep-fried dishes.
• For best results, use a kitchen scale and online guide to determine the approximate cooking time for your dish, then use a kitchen timer as a reminder to check the internal temperature.

Leave-In Digital Meat Thermometers

For busy kitchens, top brands like OXO and All-Clad also offer leave-in digital thermometers. Unlike instant read food thermometers, which must be manually inserted at various cooking intervals, leave-in thermometers are built to display the changing temperature of your dishes as they cook in the oven. Simply insert the probe into the thickest section of your protein (without hitting the bone) then pull the cord through your oven door, leaving the plastic thermometer on a nearby countertop or any other surface.

• The long probe cord is oven-safe up to very high temperatures. Since the thermometer sits outside of the oven, you won't have to open the door and let out the heat to do a quick check of the cooking progress.
• Some leave-in digital options can also be used on the grill.
• Choose from a variety of preset cooking temperatures for various meat, poultry and fish options or enter a manual goal temperature.
• The thermometer will beep once your dish is at or near the safe internal temperature, allowing you to complete other kitchen tasks with no fear of accidental overcooking.

Equip your kitchen with one of the many professional-quality meat thermometer digital options from Williams Sonoma. These essential cooking tools instantly measure the internal temperature of chicken, fish, pork, beef and other proteins, allowing you to serve perfectly cooked meals every time.