doneness

noun

done·ness ˈdən-nəs

: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree

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Horror, humor and more available in 2024 To check the turkey for doneness, insert a food thermometer into the innermost part of the thigh and the thickest part of the breast. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024 The large front window offers an unobstructed view of your food to monitor doneness without opening the door and letting out valuable hot air. —

Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 For the most accurate reading, always check the breast or thigh for a more reliable indication of overall doneness. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024 My colleague Wilder Davies, who also tests and reviews Dutch ovens, has suggested that a light, smooth interior cooking surface allows home cooks (especially beginners) to better monitor browning and doneness. —

Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doneness