How to Use the Utility Tools
Using the Digital Clock & Alarm
- Digital Clock: Displays the current time and date from your device. Click the fullscreen icon (four expanding arrows) to make it fill the screen for easy viewing from a distance. Press `ESC` to exit.
- Alarm Clock: Click "Set Alarm" and enter a time in the pop-up box (e.g., "7:30 AM" or "14:00"). The alarm will sound at the specified time. Click "Cancel" to deactivate a set alarm.
Using the Metronome & Chess Clock
- Metronome: Use the slider to select your desired Beats Per Minute (BPM). Click "Start" to begin the audible tick and "Stop" to pause it.
- Chess Clock: Click "Setup / Reset" and enter the total game time in minutes for each player. The first player to move taps their clock, which starts their opponent's timer. After that, each player taps their clock after their move to switch the active timer.
Digital Clock
Always know the current time and date at a glance.
Alarm Clock
Set a simple, one-time alarm for any time of day.
Metronome
Keep a steady rhythm for chopping or other tasks.
Chess Clock
A classic speed chess clock for your games.
Your Ultimate Companion for Perfect Meal Timing
Welcome to KitchenChrono, the free online tool designed for home cooks who value precision. Whether you're managing a complex Thanksgiving dinner with a turkey in the oven, side dishes on the stove, and a pie cooling, our multi-timer setup has you covered. Use our simple, color-coded timers to track every part of your Christmas cooking schedule, ensuring every dish is perfect. From holiday baking sessions filled with cookies and cakes to timing the perfect roast for an Easter feast, our tool removes the guesswork.
Beyond the big holidays, KitchenChrono is your daily kitchen helper. Use it as a pasta timer, an egg timer, a steak timer, or for proofing bread. The large, clear display and full-screen mode make it easy to see from across the kitchen. This isn't just a cooking timer; it's a complete timing solution with an alarm clock, a metronome for consistent chopping, and even a chess clock for a post-dinner game. Get the perfect timing for every recipe, every time, with our reliable and free online timers.
Timing is Everything: Tips for Perfect Meals
How to Roast the Perfect Turkey
Roasting a turkey is the centerpiece of many holiday meals. The key to a juicy, flavorful bird is all in the timing. Use one of your timers for the main roast and another for the crucial resting period.
General Roasting Time Guide (Unstuffed):- 8 to 12 lbs: 2 ¾ to 3 hours
- 12 to 14 lbs: 3 to 3 ¾ hours
- 14 to 18 lbs: 3 ¾ to 4 ¼ hours
- 18 to 20 lbs: 4 ¼ to 4 ½ hours
Roast at 325°F (165°C). Always use a meat thermometer for accuracy—it should read 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh. After removing from the oven, let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving. Set a timer for this resting period!
How to Deep-Fry a Turkey Safely
Deep-frying produces an incredibly moist turkey with crispy skin in a fraction of the time. However, it requires extreme caution. Safety is paramount.
CRITICAL SAFETY FIRST:- NEVER fry indoors. Use a fryer outside on a flat, level surface away from any structures.
- NEVER use a frozen or partially frozen turkey. It must be completely thawed and thoroughly dried.
- NEVER overfill the fryer with oil. To find the right level, place the turkey in the pot first, fill with water to cover, then remove the turkey and mark the water line. That's your fill line for the oil.
- Use a timer and a thermometer. The general rule is 3 to 4 minutes per pound at 350°F (175°C).
Set one timer for the total estimated cooking time, and use another to check the internal temperature every 10-15 minutes. The turkey is done when it reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
More Pro Kitchen Tips
- Rest Your Meat: After cooking, steaks, roasts, and chops need time for the juices to redistribute. A good rule of thumb is to let them rest for 5-10 minutes. Set a timer as soon as you take them off the heat.
- The Perfect Egg: For perfect boiled eggs, place them in boiling water and set your timer. For a runny yolk (soft-boil), 4-5 minutes is ideal. For a jammy yolk (medium-boil), aim for 6-7 minutes. For a fully set yolk (hard-boil), cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Al Dente Pasta: "Al dente" means "to the tooth" in Italian—firm but not hard. To achieve this, start testing your pasta 2 minutes *before* the time on the package directions. It cooks faster than you think!
This Week's Featured Find
This week, we're loving this simple 30-Minute Chicken Cacciatore recipe from Example Food Blog. It's the perfect, flavorful dish for a busy weeknight when you don't have a lot of time. We used our "Custom Timer" to get the 20-minute simmer just right.
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