T probe too close to bone: read high or low?

[DaveD]

Hi all, I have seen the admonition a zillion times, when inserting your T probes, avoid the bones so that you don't compromise the measurement. Not that I have done a comprehensive search, but I have yet to see it written whether the reading will be too high or too low if one is too close to the bone.

I seek enlightenment. My gut reaction is that nearby bone would result in anomalously cool temps, but for all I know they might be able to warm quicker than the meat... thanks for any info.

[STEbbq]

Probes close to the bone are too high, not low. Essentially, the bone conducts heat better than the rest of the meat.

[DaveD]

Awesome! Thank you for the prompt answer. I had got myself all turned inside out, chasing my tail trying to reason it through.

[tbob4]

Unless the animal had a prosthesis! Hahahaha

[bbqLuv]

Temperature is cooler close to the bone. Remember the old saying "Closer to the bone the juicer the meat"?

Please read Myth: The Bones Make The Meat Better (amazingribs.com)

[DaveD]

Thanks!