To ensure you are using your thermometer properly, you should insert the thermometer into cooked/cooking meat:

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You should always make sure to insert a thermometer into the meat until the line on the thermometer is completely inserted into the meat. This ensures that you are receiving an accurate reading of the foods temperature that is not adultered by the temperature that surrounds the meat.

To Ensure You Are Using Your Thermometer Properly, You Should