Meat Thermometer
Oven and meat digital thermometers are not a kitchen gadget they are a necessary kitchen tool
The difference between meat being cooked perfectly and being over cooked is only a matter of a degree in temperature. A thermometer can take the guess work out of it. They allow you to take your dinner out of the oven just at the right time, so you can allow it to stand for a few minutes so what ever the cut of meat is it will lock in the juices.
Temperature is vital not just to check to see if meat is cooked well done or medium rare but as a heath concern. You never want under cooked poultry or pork. Simply insert the probe about 20 minutes before the recommended cooking time and check it, 5 or 10 minutes can make all the difference in flavor.
Your choice of an instant read digital meat thermometer with probe. The best designs come from farberware and kitchenaid.