Chaney Instrument 03159 Silicone Rimmed Meat Thermometer

The Chaney Instrument 03159 Meat Thermometer is a professional-grade instrument with tough stainless steel construction and a non-skid, non-roll red silicone shell that's easy to grip and can withstand heat up to 500°F. Designed specifically for cooking meat and poultry, the 03159 has both English and metric temperature scales. The English scale reads from 120°F to 218°F, and the metric scale reads from 48°C to 100°C. The 03159 is suitable for use in barbeque grills as well as conventional ovens. Unlike some cooking thermometers, this one is dishwasher-safe.

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The Chaney Instrument 03159 Meat Thermometer has a 4-1/2 inch stainless steel probe and a stainless steel case with a red silicone shell for easy handling. The black dial is 2-1/2 inches in diameter and protected by a glass lens. (The package says 3" Dial, but that's a slight exaggeration.) The numbers and markings on the dial are white (except for Boil Test and recommended meat temperatures; see below), and the pointer is red. This thermometer indicates temperatures in both °F and °C.

To the right of the temperature scales, the 03159's dial indicates, boldly and in red, four USDA recommended minimum internal temperatures for a variety of meats at specific doneness levels. These are precooked ham (140°F), ham/beef/veal-medium/ground beef (160°F), beef/pork/veal-well done (170°F), and poultry (180°F). On the back of the 03159's package, along with the instructions, are more USDA recommended internal meat temperatures. You'll want to keep this list on hand for quick reference.

A really cool feature on the 03159's dial is a Boil Test marker at 212°F/100°C. This helps to ensure that meats cook to the proper doneness level. To use this feature, immerse the probe in 2-1/2 inches of boiling water. If the pointer registers at Boil Test, you're fine. If you are significantly above sea level and the pointer is lower, subtract that number of degrees from the target temperature of the meat you're cooking. If you are below sea level and the pointer is higher, simply add that number of degrees. By the way, the Boil Test instructions mention an adjustable red preset indicator. While some Acu-Rite meat thermometers (without silicone shells) have the preset indicator, this one does not.

Attesting to this thermometer's quality is the fact that it's NSF^® Certified. NSF International is an independent, non-profit company dedicated to public health and safety and a leader in standards development and certification. The Chaney Instrument 03159 is covered by a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty.

Specifications:

Temperature measuring (dial scale) ranges: +120°F to +218°F and +48°C to +100°C
Dial diameter: 2-1/2 inches (64 mm)
Case diameter: 3-1/2 inches (89 mm)
Probe length: 4-1/2 inches (114 mm)
Overall length: 5-1/2 inches (140 mm)