What kind of thermometer should I use?!
I want to make a recipe and I need to deep fry it!. It says the oil needs to be at 350 F!. I don't have a thermometer to measure this, but i don't know what kind I should buy!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
You should be able to find either a glass tube thermometer with a clip to hold it in the pan or a dial with a rod coming out that clips or can be held in the fat for 4-5 bucks at Wal-Mart or Target!.
Just be sure to check the temperature range - there are candy thermometers that look similar and only go up to about 250F
you can also test it fat temp without a thermometer by cutting some bread into 1/2" cubes!. Watch the surface of the oil/fat for turbulance showing heat convection and toss the bread in the fat!. It should brown in about a minute!. Too fast or if the fat is smoking and it is too hot and heavier things will not be cooked inside!. Too slow and the bread and whatever you cook will absorb a lot of grease!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Just be sure to check the temperature range - there are candy thermometers that look similar and only go up to about 250F
you can also test it fat temp without a thermometer by cutting some bread into 1/2" cubes!. Watch the surface of the oil/fat for turbulance showing heat convection and toss the bread in the fat!. It should brown in about a minute!. Too fast or if the fat is smoking and it is too hot and heavier things will not be cooked inside!. Too slow and the bread and whatever you cook will absorb a lot of grease!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Buy a thermometer that clips on to the side of you frying pot!.
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