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Top 6 Kitchen Thermometers

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Accurate kitchen thermometers are essential for good taste and texture, and for cooking foods to safe temperatures. Here are thermometers for cooking, grilling, and measuring the temperature of the oven, refrigerator and freezer.

1. Instant Read Thermometers

These handy thermometers are a must in any kitchen. Since they aren't left in the food, remember to wash well in hot, soapy water between uses.
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2. Fork Thermometers

A great thermometer to have for barbecued and grilled foods.
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3. Dial Meat Thermometers

Here are several models designed for oven-roasting, with classic dial style.
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4. Refrigerator-Freezer Thermometers

These thermometers measure the temperature in the freezer or refrigerator.
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5. Oven Thermometers

Accurately measure your oven's internal temperature. Most of these thermometers are made to hang from the oven rack.
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6. Candy & Deep Fry Thermometers

These thermometers may be used for candy-making, deep-frying, and canning.
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