Cooking anything perfectly, but especially meat, can often seem like it requires some alchemical blend of art, science, and magic. There are ways that — with some experience — you can start to get a ...

We’ve ranted and raved for years about the benefits of an instant-read thermometer and how using one can help you be a more confident home cook. It’s useful for baked goods, deep frying, custards, ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. This scenario might sound familiar. You’ve spent time in the kitchen ...

Our favorite instant-read thermometer is the Thermapen ONE, while our budget-friendly recommendation is the ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2. For roasts and deep-frying, we recommend a leave-in probe ...

This scenario might sound familiar. You’ve spent time in the kitchen cooking a wonderful meal. You plate everything up, but when you sit down and cut into your piece of meat it’s totally overcooked — ...

I used it to roast chicken and smoke pork shoulder with glorious results. When roasting meat, tracking the internal ...