Test a food thermometer in ice water
A thermometer that reads a few degrees off gives you false confidence. A glass of ice water tells you if yours is right.
- Fill a tall glass with crushed ice, top it up with cold water and stir.
- Put the probe at least 2 inches into the ice water, not touching the sides or bottom.
- Wait 30 seconds. It should read 32°F (0°C).
- If it's off and has an adjusting nut under the dial, hold the nut and turn the head until it reads 32°F.
Tip: Check it when it's new, whenever you drop it, and about once a month if you use it often.
Try it now: Do it now if you have a thermometer and some ice. How far off is it? [it should read 32°F]
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