As the cold weather months are upon us, we thought it best to compile a list of our favorite winter foods to help you get through the cold. Ranging from fried chicken, grill-worthy burgers indoors, to tips on smoking ribs in cold weather, these hearty winter foods will give you a … [Read more...]
What Temperature to Fry Chicken?
Whether you're frying chicken, doughnuts, or french fries, monitoring your frying oil temperature is key to achieve perfect results. Here are a few temperature tips so you know what oil temperature to fry chicken in as well as what internal temperature you should target while … [Read more...]
How to Make Fried Chicken: Deep-Frying Thermal Tips
Perfectly fried chicken should be light and crisp on the outside with meat that's tender and juicy all the way through, and never greasy. There are some very common errors that can occur when deep-frying your own chicken at home, and luckily they have simple thermal solutions. We … [Read more...]
High Altitude and Its Effect on Cooking
Most recipes and temperature guidelines are calibrated for sea-level conditions, but what if you live in a high-altitude area like we do here in Utah? The lower atmospheric pressure at high altitudes (generally 3,000 ft [900 meters] or higher is considered high altitude) can … [Read more...]
Pickled French Fries with Smoked Applesauce
French fries are fantastic on their own, but with the help of a recipe from Al's Place in San Francisco shared by Bon Appetit, we took this favorite to a new level in our kitchen. Get ready for pickled french fries. Fermenting the cut potatoes gave them an unbelievable tangy … [Read more...]
Thermal Tips: Chicken Wings for the Big Game
(Note: ThermoWorks recently featured an awesome post on Game Day Grilled Hot Wings by Savory Reviews. You should check them out, too!) Chicken wings are the quintessential game-day finger food. This spicy bar staple originates from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. In 1964 … [Read more...]
Five Fun Ways To Cook Your Thanksgiving Turkey
1. Bacon-Wrapped Turkey With Chipotle and Orange: The great people over at Kraft have come up with this amazing Thanksgiving turkey recipe. This beast of a bird has everything that a red-blooded American Thanksgiving turkey should have. A little spice, turkey, and bacon! We … [Read more...]
Time to Make the Doughnuts: 10 Steps to Frying Like a Pro
Who doesn’t love doughnuts? There isn’t anything like a fresh doughnut that’s still warm. That crispy on the outside, pillowy soft on the inside perfection is fleeting and you can make those splendid doughnuts at home with a couple of secrets, and the right tools for the … [Read more...]
Deep Frying: An Alternative to the Traditional Roasted Turkey
On our quest to find acceptable alternatives to the traditional roasted turkey we’ve stumbled upon an aluminum pot, an open flame and several gallons of frying oil. That can only mean one thing - we’re deep frying turkey! Thanks to Alton Brown, we're ready to present a clever … [Read more...]
Thermocouples: Professional tools for your home kitchen
What separates five-star commercial kitchens from the best-equipped home kitchens? In a word - tools. Commercial kitchen tools are often on the cutting edge of technology, and include the best in food storage, handling and temperature management. It’s the tools that allow many … [Read more...]