Found something strange in my pork loin (frozen, chicken, meat)

[Natsku]

Anyone know what this is? Never come across it before and I've bought plenty of the same pork loins before.

[fleetiebelle]

Looks like a pop-up thermometer--the red part is supposed to pop up when the meat is cooked through properly. I've seen them in some poultry, but I wouldn't vouch for their accuracy.

[Threerun]

It's a pop up thermometer. Should be cooking instructions on the bag, but when that little red bugger pops up- the meat is cooked to the recommended temp. (usually overcooked to my tastes, lol).

[Natsku]

Well that explains it! Good thing I posted here because I was going to take it back to the shop tomorrow! Thanks guys

[yandex]

Yep. Like the others said, it's a pop up thermometer. But frankly, I'd throw it away and use a real meat thermometer.

[cb at sea]

You've never seen one of those before? Almost every frozen turkey has them nowadays....and yes...I rely on a REAL thermometer!

[lubby]

pop up timer. Maybe in other countries they don't have them in roasts or turkey's?

[mainebrokerman]

we often see them in turkeys and chicken roasters and some places put them in beef and pork roasts

[earslikeacat]

You are lucky to have a German deli!
I was very confused by the 1st picture but yes, it's a pop-up thermometer and since you messed with it don.t trust it as the other posters said.

[ScarletG]

Originally Posted by earslikeacat

You are lucky to have a German deli!
I was very confused by the 1st picture but yes, it's a pop-up thermometer and since you messed with it don.t trust it as the other posters said.

I believe the OP lives in Finland.