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Miscellaneous: Check Your Thermometer

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Ladies' Home Journal
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For testing meat and poultry for doneness, an instant-read thermometer is an essential kitchen tool. It's a good idea, however, to occasionally check your thermometer for accuracy. To do this, bring a pan of water to a boil. Insert the metal section of the thermometer at least 2 inches into the water. If the temperature reaches 212 degrees (F), which is the temperature of boiling water, the thermometer is accurate.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This test will not work at high altitudes where water boils at a lower temperature.