How do you use a food thermometer correctly?

Question 3 options:

stick it in the thickest part of the food and wait until the thermometer has a steady reading, write it down and take another reading in a different spot to confirm it.

stick it in the thinnest part of the food and wait until the thermometer has a steady reading, write it down and take another reading in a different spot to confirm it.

stick it in the thickest part and then pull it out fast to catch an accurate reading.

The correct way to use a food thermometer is to stick it in the thickest part of the food, wait until the thermometer has a steady reading, and then write it down. To confirm the accuracy, you can take another reading in a different spot.