# Some tips you have to know when using a meat thermometer

**URL:** <https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-tips-you-have-to-know-when-using-a-meat-thermometer/9904>\
**Category:** Share & Tips\
**Tags:** bbq\
**Created:** [January 4, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-tips-you-have-to-know-when-using-a-meat-thermometer/9904 "2023-01-04T09:54:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![Archy03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e4f/32.png) [@Archy03](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Archy03)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-tips-you-have-to-know-when-using-a-meat-thermometer/9904/1 "2023-01-04T09:54:22Z")

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At the very first when i cook with my thermometer, the results don’t match mine, not so perfect doneness. i thought there might be something wrong with my probe. However, i tested it in boiling water, only to find the reading is accurate. then i thought maybe i didn’t use it correctly.  
After multiple trials, i get it of the way.

Here are some tips for better use.  
a. Insert the right spot: insert the probe into the center portion of the meat, such as chicken, ribs, or a rack of lamb, and avoid the bones or gristle.

b. Get it to the right depth: It is recommended to go in to about ½-inch deep when using a digital thermometer such as iht-1p, or iht-2pb to ensure a more accurate reading.

c. Check regularly: it’s important to take the food off the heat before it reaches the target internal temperature, about 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit lower, otherwise, the carryover heat may lead to overcooking meats.

Anyway, for me, meat thermometers are good assistants for my cooking and barbecuing, and now i can handle them easily to help with my stuff.

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**Author:** ![FamK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb8c5e/32.png) [@FamK](https://community.inkbird.com/u/FamK)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-tips-you-have-to-know-when-using-a-meat-thermometer/9904/2 "2023-01-06T14:09:29Z")

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The position is of upmost importance, I agree. 🙂

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**Author:** ![Archy03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e4f/32.png) [@Archy03](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Archy03)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 4:17am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/some-tips-you-have-to-know-when-using-a-meat-thermometer/9904/3 "2023-01-11T04:17:45Z")

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definitely! the right spot is essential when i cook various meat