Thermapen Recipes

Temperature-based recipes and cooking guides featuring Thermapen thermometers. Get inspiration for how to use your Thermapen to cook perfectly to temperature.

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The Culinary Cartel's Five Ways to Elevate Your Air Fryer Recipes with Thermapen

Posted in: Chefs, Tips, Advice & Info

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The quickest way to build confidence in the kitchen is to use tools that eliminate all the guesswork from cooking, especially when mastering your new air fryer. Air fryers are fantastic, but they don't operate exactly like convection ovens, and the familiar rules and temperatures you are used to may not apply.

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Air Fryer Confit Salmon

Posted in: Fish, Chefs

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The secret to the extraordinary tenderness of this air fryer salmon lies in the confit method — a technique that involves gently cooking the fish in a bath of flavourful olive oil. This process not only infuses the salmon with the essence of citrus, garlic, and dill — but also ensures a buttery texture that practically melts in your mouth.

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5 Science-Backed Tips for Cooking Tender Lean Meats

Posted in: Meat, Tips, Advice & Info

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Everyone enjoys juicy chicken wings, melt-in-the-mouth ribs and a juicy marbled steak. But sometimes, we need to keep things lean. Lower in fat but still high in protein, lean meats are a great choice for making your meals healthier.

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A Temperature Guide to Cooking & Resting Turkey

Posted in: Meat, Tips, Advice & Info, Christmas

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Christmas dinner is, for many, the most important meal of the year. But cooking a whole turkey is no mean feat — it’s difficult to ensure such a large and lean meat is safely cooked and juicy all the way through. Especially when packet instructions and recipe timings commonly overestimate how long it takes for meat to reach a safe temperature, resulting in an overcooked centrepiece.

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Burns Night Haggis, Neeps & Tatties

Posted in: Meat, Lamb

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Burns Night is a commemoration of the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Burns. A celebratory supper is held each year on 25th January, and typically includes a haggis, Scotch whisky and a recital of Burns’ poetry.Traditional haggis is a nourishing combination of minced lamb’s ‘pluck’ (heart, liver and lungs) and beef together with oats, onion and spices...

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Mike Tomkins’ 11 Christmas Dinner Tips for Turkey Perfection

Posted in: Chefs, Tips, Advice & Info, Christmas

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Described by John Torode as a ‘meat maestro’, MasterChef 2021 runner-up Mike Tomkins is a pro at making the traditional turkey feast one to remember. Follow his top 11 Christmas dinner tips to make yours a succulent and stress-free experience.

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Mike Tomkins’ Pork Wellington

Posted in: Meat, Chefs, Mike Tomkins, Autumn, Date Night

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A good Wellington is the hearty centrepiece we all need in the colder months, and it looks super impressive too. This pork Wellington recipe is a fun and tasty twist on the classic beef. Mike covered the pork with honey and mustard, and a shiitake mushroom and black pudding duxelles before wrapping it in slices of prosciutto — layers upon layers of delicious flavours.

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Quick & Easy Christmas Pudding

Posted in: Baking, Chefs, Sweet Treats, Christmas, Thermapen Chef

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A quick and easy Christmas pudding recipe for making on Christmas Eve. Steam for 3-4 hours on Christmas Day and ensure the temperature doesn't go over 71 °C for the perfect pudding.

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Best Cooking Christmas Gifts for Bakers, BBQ Lovers & More

Posted in: Tips, Advice & Info, Christmas

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Call us biased, but we think thermometers make great presents. We're always gifting our friends and family Thermapens, and the response is invariably "I use it all the time!". Furthermore, believe it or not, food thermometers are pretty cool.

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Chocolate Macarons with Blackberry Jam

Posted in: Baking, Chefs, Sweet Treats, Date Night

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This chocolate macaron recipe by My Kitchen Drawer is perfect for autumn. Featuring a sweet blackberry jam and buttercream macaron filling, they're the best bite-sized treats for making the most of blackberry season.

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Five Best BBQ Gifts for Grilling Lovers

Posted in: BBQ, Tips, Advice & Info

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When it comes to finding the perfect gifts for the BBQ lovers in your life, the right tools and accessories can make all the difference in their grilling game.

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The Ultimate Turkey Cooking Guide

Posted in: Meat, Poultry, Tips, Advice & Info, Christmas

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Cooking a turkey can send fear rippling through the hearts of even the best home cooks. Will it defrost in time? Do I brine it? What even is brining? Is it cooked? Why is it dry? How do I rest it? Can I reheat it? We've all asked ourselves these questions.

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