Product purpose and benefits The turkey popper timer is a temperature indicator designed to help you cook meat, poultry and fish to optimum doneness. It provides accurate guidance so you can achieve juicy, safely cooked results with less guesswork. How to use it Insert the turkey popper timer into the left or right side of the poultry's sternum. For other foods, insert the tip into the thickest part of the meat, fish or poultry you are cooking. It is easy to position in the thickest area to monitor doneness. Preoven use and convenience Insert the thermometer before placing the turkey or other food in the oven. There is no need for repeated temperature checks during cooking, unlike some digital meat thermometers. Temperature range and visual indication The device activates at 79–82 C (175–180 F). Cook until the colored head of the thermometer pops out, providing a clear visual indication that the target temperature has been reached. Compatibility and performance Suitable for meat, poultry and fish. Designed for straightforward insertion into the thickest part of foods, helping you monitor progress without constant checking. Use scenarios 1) Roasting a whole turkey for a holiday meal: insert into the sternum before roasting and monitor until the colored head pops out at 79–82 C (175–180 F). 2) Cooking a whole chicken or other poultry: insert into the thickest part and rely on the visual popout cue to know when it is done. 3) Preparing fish steaks or fillets: insert into the thickest section to verify doneness without repeatedly opening the oven. What makes it stand out Simple, reliable temperature indication with a clear visual cue. Enables preoven insertion, reduces the need for constant temperature checking, and supports consistent results across meat, poultry and fish.