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spiffytech | on: Almost no skill required to cook a steak
I know people who can cook a lot of food pretty well, but don't understand why they can't use a laser thermometer to check their meat.

Knowing really is half the battle.

aqme28 | parent | next
If you cook enough you can tell by feel
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ddoolin | parent | next
What I've really gotten out of this is that I'd like to learn how to use a (proper) meat thermometer when I make steaks.
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jmaw | parent
Ok, using a laser thermometer for food is hilarious. Thanks for this xD
OJFord | root | parent | next
It's not wrong for all food, surface temperature measurement has its place, you just have to understand it is surface measurement.
Ekaros | root | parent | next
It is reasonable for measuring cooking environment. Like say pizza oven. Just have to be aware of things like right emissivity.
buildsjets | root | parent | next
I use it to spot check the temp of my cast iron pan all the time.
psalaun | root | parent
for a caramel or some sauces it's legit