No one was more surprised than Craig “Meathead” Goldwyn when his Meat Temperature Guide magnet (8½-by-5½-inch laminated card for $5.99) — perfect for sticking to the fridge or outdoor grill — won ...

Back in neanderthal days, the average life expectancy was only about 30, and that’s probably because primitive people never knew exactly when their food was fully cooked and died of all sorts of ...

Although charring burgers on the outdoor grill is certainly the epitome of summertime feasting, figuring out when that slab of meat is done always proves to be a difficult conundrum. Pulling it off ...

There is nothing worse than an overcooked steak, and depending on the cut it’s too easy to overdo it. If you’re hoping to avoid a dry, chewy protein that could double as a chew toy for the dog, there ...

A meat thermometer is the most accurate way to measure whether a steak is done. The target temperature can range from 125 to 155 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on your desired doneness. Chefs generally ...

Just because you’re cooking outside doesn’t mean that food safety goes out the window. And if you’re looking to ensure that everything on your grill comes out just right, you’ll want to grab this ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Here is a quick guide to meat temperatures. It's a list intended to help a restaurant patron and the home cook taking guests' orders from behind the backyard grill. Note that the ...

But you don't always have one regularly available. And more to the point: Poking holes in your meat while cooking it (similar to cutting it after it's done) results in all the delicious juices leaking ...

A good meat thermometer can make the difference between a perfectly rare steak and one that’s just a bit chewier than you’d like it. After all, the temperature difference is just five to 10 degrees.