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> I've been using an OXO (I think it's Pyrex) instant read thermometer,
> and have been getting varied readings. The other night, I grilled
> chicken breasts. The reading was 180 F, and the breasts were as juicy
> and tender as any I've ever had. A few days later, I grilled chicken
> breasts again, and the reading on the thermometer was 170 F, and the
> breasts were almost dry and over-done. Tonight I grilled 2 whole
> chickens cut up into the various pieces/parts. I checked the temp, and
> it was 175 F. About 10 min later, the temp on the thermometer was about
> 140 F on the same pieces that had read 175 F earlier. Is this much of a
> fluctuation normal, or did I get a bad thermometer, or just a cheap
> "you get what you pay for?" thermometer?!

You need to verify your thermometer. Fill a glass full of ice
and add cold water. Let it sit a few minutes until the temperature
stabilizes. Measure the temp. If you don't get 32 F it's not working
properly. You can also use boiling water and check for 212 F (at
sea level). It doesn't have to be perfect but it should be close
and it should be consistent.

They do break. I check mine a few times a month.

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