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Canadian John:

 We had recently purchased a turkey breast. Included was a pop-up thermometer.  I don't use them as I have several reliable & accurate Thermoworks thermometers I use.

 I decided to check the pop-ups accuracy using a saucepan filled with water over a small keep warm burner on our gas range. The pop-up was held @ its base with a pair of long small point tongs. The

 temperature monitored with my Thermopen's tip next to the base of the pop-up. The small burner allowed me to control the rise of the water temperature..  The pop-up popped @ 182º, 17º over the

 165º done temperature.

 It's hard to fathom someone relying on a pop-up to perform a proper cook. If not constantly monitored, the final temperature could be high.  Then there is carry over to consider.

 I realize this test was a sample of one resulting in more of an interesting result rather than several tests that would show either there was consistency or not & just how accurate these pop-ups are.

 

 

02ebz06:
Nice experiment.
They are designed that way on purpose as a CYA.
Overcook the bird to make sure nobody gets sick and sues.

BigDave83:
Yes checked one years ago the same way, and it went at 187°. I always say when the timer pops up it is time to call the pizza place because the bird is usually xxxx at that point.

urnmor:
I am also not a believer in them.  I have found that my thermopens are significantly more accurate

Bentley:
I was always led to believe they were to come out at 180°.  The Western Pacific is vast!  And I would not want to fall over at night!

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