How to Use an Infrared Thermometer for Cooking

Infrared thermometer is a instant read thermometer. Infrared thermometers measure temperature by measuring infrared light information. Food, ovens, and various objects emit some of the most invisible infrared light, depending on how hot or cold that they were. By focusing the light on a detector with the name "thermometer", infrared thermometers can measure the temperature of any object exactly.

Thankfully, you don't need to be an expert to enjoy the benefits of using an infrared thermometer for cooking! They are heated through light rather than being directly exposed to it. This benefit makes the infrared thermometers fit for pizza ovens and other high temperature applications.

Use infrared thermometer to cook

Infrared thermometer

Infrared thermometers are extremely easy to use: Simply point the thermometer at the object you want to measure, pull the trigger and read the report.

However, depending on what you are measuring, you may need to be careful where you are pointing! Since infrared thermometers only measure surface temperatures, getting an accurate reading of oven and cookware temperatures requires a bit of creativity.

Measure oven and grill temperature

Place the pizza stone, griddle, or cast iron skillet in your oven and wait for it to heat up.

Point the infrared thermometer at the pizza stone or another object once the built-in thermometer in your oven or oven has reached the desired temperature.

Make sure that the infrared thermometer is pointed at the object and not inside or around the surface, notice the area below the grill.

Continue to keep the thermometer activated while pointing at the subject until the temperature reading stabilizes.

If using a cast iron pan, apply cooking oil or non-stick spray to increase the accuracy of the result.

Measuring cookware temperature

Start heating your skillet.

If measuring cookware without liquid, apply cooking oil or non-stick spray to the inner surface before measuring. Point the infrared thermometer at the oil and hold the trigger until the temperature reading is stable.

If measuring cookware with liquid, stir the liquid before measuring and measure only a small sample in the ladle if possible. Point the infrared thermometer at the liquid and hold the trigger until the temperature reading is stable.

Tips for infrared thermometers and other uses

Your infrared thermometer isn't just for cooking! Since all objects emit infrared light, your infrared thermometer can also measure refrigerator temperature, body temperature, and more.

However, note that infrared thermometers only measure surface temperature, not internal temperature. Therefore, if you want to measure the internal temperature of an oven or refrigerator, you will need to measure an interior surface such as a pizza stone. Similarly, infrared thermometers cannot measure the internal temperature of foods, so you should still use probe thermometers for steaks and similar foods.

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