OOPS! I did not notice that on the packaging. They are pretty worthless then, you have to pierce a hot steaming turkey with that contraption? It’s worthless. I read the packaging and didn’t notice any warnings about not placing in the oven. Thanks for the info.
You really need to send the photo to the Taylor company. They could use a good laugh.
There is a handy alternative (for poultry anyway). You ever buy a turkey that has the little red pop up thing that lets you know when the bird reaches the proper temperature? Seems to me you can actually buy them and stick them into birds that don’t have them. At least I remember seeing them for sale at one time.
I have cooked so many chickens and turkeys that it’s easy for me. Cooked another perfect one again today. Pretty unlikely my wife will leave me for a good looking younger man that can’t cook. Job security is knowing what women really want.
They work just fine, I've had one for years. I never tried your novel method, though.