MEAT THERMOMETER
Instructions and Guarantee
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USING PRODUCT
The thin tip of the probe measures the current temperature.
1. Be sure meat is entirely thawed to the centre before using meat thermometer.
2. Gently insert the tip of the probe into the centre (thickest part) of the meat/food, but
not in contact with bone, fat or gristle.
INSERT THE PROBE A MINIMUM OF 4cm INTO
MEAT.
3. Place meat in oven. When thermometer reaches desired temperature, remove meat
from oven.
THERMOMETER WILL GET HOT – DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS!
TEMPERATURE CHARTS
For your guidance, the temperature chart at the front of this
booklet shows meat temperature recommendations from both Heston and from the
USDA*. Heston’s temperatures are often slighter lower and are specifically developed to
give the best possible taste and texture result for each food type. However, it is important
to understand that if you choose to use temperatures lower than the USDA guidelines,
there may be a greater health risk involved; particularly when cooking meat, poultry &
TEMPERATURE CHART
*USDA stated temperatures are the minimum safe internal temperature
Meat
Heston
USDA
Beef & Veal
(Whole Cuts)
Rare
50
63
Medium Rare
55
Medium
60
Medium Well
65
Well Done
70
Minced Beef
(Beef Burgers)
Medium Rare
55
72
Medium
60
Medium Well
65
Well Done
70
Other Minced Meats
& Sausages
70
74
Lamb (Whole Cuts)
60
63
Pork/Ham (Whole Cuts)
60
63
Fish
50
63
Poultry
Whole Chicken/Leg
75
74
Whole Breast
65
(ºC)
(ºC)
Meat
USDA
Beef & Veal
(Whole Cuts)
63
Minced Beef
(Beef Burgers)
72
Other Minced Meats
& Sausages
74
Lamb (Whole Cuts)
63
Pork/Ham (Whole Cuts)
63
Fish
63
Poultry
74
(ºC)
