Thermometers What is a thermometer A thermometer is

Thermometers

What is a thermometer? • A thermometer is an instrument that is used to measure temperature. • Thermo means heat • Meter means to measure

Why would you use thermometer with foods? To determine if the food was safe to eat, completely cooked, or in the danger zone.

Temperature is measured on two scales: Celsius and Fahrenheit. 37 C 98. 6 F

The Fahrenheit scale is the most popular in the United States. F Its symbol is “F. ”

Temperature is measured in degrees. is the symbol for degrees. 100 o is read 100 degrees

Types of food thermometers dial instant-read digital instant-read oven probe with cord thermometer fork combination dial oven-safe disposable temperature indicators

Danger Zone 41° to 135° The Food Danger Zone is _____.

Freezer Temperature Freezers should be 0 degrees F or less

Refrigerator Temperature Refrigerator temperatures should be 41 degrees or less

Ground Meat (Beef, Pork, Lamb) Cook ground meats to 155 degrees F 155

Poultry (Chicken & Turkey) Cook poultry to 165 degrees F

Holding Hot Foods Hold hot foods at 135 degrees F

Reheating Leftovers Reheat leftovers until a temperature of 165°F is reached throughout the food.

Proper procedure for taking temperature of food. Wipe thermometer clean. Stick into thickest part of food (away from bone) or in the middle of a liquid. (Internal Temperature) Wait until needle or fluid stop moving. (15 seconds for quick read)

Calibrating a Thermometer Fill a 2 quart container with ice and add water to 1” from the top of the container. Stir and let sit for 1 minute. Insert thermometer into the ice water (don’t touch sides or bottom and DON’T submerge the dial). Let thermometer stay in the water for about 30 seconds. Adjust the hex – while in the water until the dial reads 32 F

Sanitation Lab 3 steaks per kitchen Cook one to 145, one to 155 and one to 165 degrees Take the temperature correctly – as shown in class Evaluate each for taste, color and texture – on your lab sheet No seasoning except salt and pepper After you evaluate you can use steak sauce