elaine wrote:
> I can't believe that I'm looking up how to cook a turkey, but this year I'm
> not going to brine it - just roast. The directions I found say to put the
> thermometer in the thigh. Silly question, but is it ok to leave the
> thermometer there for 5 hours?

Assuming it is an oven type meat thermometer rather than an instant read
one....sure.