Indispensable as it may be, a thermometer is only as good as its accuracy. Calibration is key. Here are some quick tips to keep your thermometer on target: For dial, or instant-read, thermometers ...

Courtesy of the USDA, FDA and Ad Council Using a calibrated food thermometer is the only reliable way to ensure the food is safe to eat. You must cook all poultry to a safe minimum internal ...

If you have a standard pocket cooking thermometer you may have noticed it has a hexagonal nut on the reverse side of the dial, which allows for easy calibration. Use a cup of ice water to make ...