Insert your thermometer before you put the meat in the oven, which allows you to see exactly where the bone is located and to be very intentional with the placement. Follow the same rules when ...

Depending on your cooking method, thermometer placement is key. For example, when roasting a turkey in the oven, you'll want to place the thermometer in the thickest part of the breast or thigh.

According to Butterball, if you have an oven-safe leave-in thermometer, insert it into the thigh of your whole turkey before cooking, placing it into the thick part of the thigh without touching ...