Device for detecting the internal temperature of a foodstuff

A method of preparing a foodstuff by a cooking process, comprising the following steps:

• a) inserting an autonomous temperature measuring device into the foodstuff so that a first housing section is arranged within the foodstuff, wherein
• at least one temperature sensor,
• an analyzing unit, and
• a temperature indicator are located in the first housing section, and a second housing section of the device adjacent to the first housing section protrudes from the foodstuff;
• b) continuously measuring the internal temperature of the foodstuff during preparation with the device, maintaining the first housing section within the foodstuff during the preparation of the foodstuff;
• c) checking at least one temperature condition with the analyzing unit;
• d) outputting information from the analyzing unit through the temperature indicator and visually displaying the information on an indicator located on the second housing section.

A device for monitoring the internal temperature of a food product which comprises:

• A body having a first housing section adapted for remaining in place in the interior of the food product while the interior of the food product is heated to a temperature above 50 degrees C.;
• A second housing section of the body adjacent to the first housing section;
• A temperature measuring device within the first housing section;
• An electronic analyzing unit located within the first housing section for detecting when a predetermined temperature has been reached;
• A power source for the analyzing unit entirely within the first housing section;
• and
• A visual signaling apparatus in the first housing section that is in communication with a visual status indicator in the second housing section for visually signaling a user when the predetermined temperature has been reached.