temping sausages

Heat vs. Temperature: What’s the Difference?

Temperature and heat are not the same thing. I know that’s strange to hear, and it may seem counterintuitive. Confusion on this point is understandable; the difference may not seem important outside of a science lab, but understanding it better can help you understand and control the thermal processes that happen in your food every…

A griddle full of breakfast foods
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How to Griddle Better: Diner-like Results at Home

If there’s a more iconically American dish than a plate of hashbrowns, eggs, bacon, and sausage at a roadside diner, I’d like to know what it is. Yes, others may be as iconic—cheeseburgers and fries jump immediately to mind—but not more so than this humble-yet-noble breakfast of staples. Of course, the whole thing is cooked…

Attention Integrators: Prepare Your Software Platform for New Thermapen® ONE Blue Release
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Attention Integrators: Prepare Your Software Platform for New Thermapen® ONE Blue Release

Thermapen ONE Blue is the new standard in connected Bluetooth probes for food safety. It brings all the performance of the industry-leading Thermapen now with an Enhanced Checklist Display empowering users to make critical food safety decisions in real time right from the probe’s dot matrix display. It’s a game-changer! As a valued software partner,…

Setting temp for fry oil

Oil Smoke Points: Thermal Principles and Temp Chart

When we talk about deep frying or even sauteeing, food writers often say something like “use a neutral-flavored, high smoke-point oil.” We might then recommend one of our favorites, such as corn or peanut. But why? Why are we writing this same odd instruction over and over again? And what does it mean? And should…

Homemade Chiles rellenos dinner
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How to Make Homemade Chiles Rellenos: Recipe and Critical Temps

One of the most popular dishes at Mexican restaurants everywhere, chiles rellenos (ray-YAY-nohs) are an indisputable crossover classic. A true traditional dish from the culinary wonderland that is Puebla, Mexico, the dish has reached well into the hearts of Americans, as well. A roasted chili, stuffed (often with cheese, but we’ll talk more about that),…