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June 14, 2017, 08:00 PM
sig77looking now for 'meat thermometer'....
Thermapen. Probably need more than 1
There are 3 kinds of people, those that understand numbers and those that don't. June 14, 2017, 08:11 PM
tatortoddSeveral years ago, I switched to cooking to temperature not time and it made a step change in my cooking. Everything is juicy and flavorful since it's cooked to the perfect temperature.
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Constant monitoring for food that takes longer because "if you're lookin' you ain't cookin'" I own a Maverick ET-733, but if I were shopping today I'd likely buy a ThermoWorks Smoke due to the skinnier food probe (the Maverick's probe is thick). I certainly don't stay outdoors next to the BGE for hours in Houston's summer nor did I in winter when I lived in Anchorage and Calgary.
Instant check to determine final doneness or food that cooks shorter. I own as ThermoWorks ThermaPen Classic, and love it. Super fast, super accurate, and durable. There is a newer version out now, the ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk 4
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. June 14, 2017, 08:16 PM
casThe thermoworks stuff is tempting me because they have high temp probe that aren't crazy priced. I kill several thermometers a year with over heating, which is why I never buy a good one.
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June 14, 2017, 08:24 PM
TXJIMquote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
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Originally posted by TSE:
I bought a thermapen based on the forum recommendation and it has been fantastic. My only complaint is that it is right handed operation and I am a lefty. I use it all the time.
Is this a joke? I don't understand?
If you have the probe anything but completely extended, the temp display is facing away from you if you are holding it in your left hand, assuming the probe is pointed down.. If fully extended you can get the display facing you but it's upside down....
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June 14, 2017, 08:26 PM
Spokane228The new models automatically rotate the display.
June 14, 2017, 08:26 PM
dsietsquote:
Originally posted by TXJIM:
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Originally posted by Skins2881:
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Originally posted by TSE:
I bought a thermapen based on the forum recommendation and it has been fantastic. My only complaint is that it is right handed operation and I am a lefty. I use it all the time.
Is this a joke? I don't understand?
If you have the probe anything but completely extended, the temp display is facing away from you if you are holding it in your left hand, assuming the probe is pointed down.. If fully extended you can get the display facing you but it's upside down....
The Mk 4 flips the display. Might be a solution.
June 14, 2017, 08:28 PM
Skins2881quote:
Originally posted by dsiets:
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Originally posted by TXJIM:
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Originally posted by Skins2881:
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Originally posted by TSE:
I bought a thermapen based on the forum recommendation and it has been fantastic. My only complaint is that it is right handed operation and I am a lefty. I use it all the time.
Is this a joke? I don't understand?
If you have the probe anything but completely extended, the temp display is facing away from you if you are holding it in your left hand, assuming the probe is pointed down.. If fully extended you can get the display facing you but it's upside down....
The Mk 4 flips the display. Might be a solution.
That's the one I own, so I guess that's why I was confused. Works great at any angle.
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Sic Semper Tyrannis June 14, 2017, 08:34 PM
TXJIMI have had mine a while, love it but the display doesn't flip so it's a right hand only model.
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June 14, 2017, 09:19 PM
heisriznquote:
Originally posted by bettysnephew:
And if the Thermapen is totally out of the budget a very close second is the Thermopop. Not quite as fast but still pretty quick. Both sold by Thermoworks. Either of those far outranks whatever is in 3rd place.
I use the pop too. 6sec readings.
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June 14, 2017, 09:35 PM
sjtillWe have both, and have given Thermopens to a number of friends and family as gifts, always appreciated!
(I use the Thermopop for my bath water!)
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June 14, 2017, 09:59 PM
Excam_ManTook me a year before buying a Thermapen. I thought all these guys were nuts, $100 for a thermometer!
I bought one when they were on sale, I believe it was a reconditioned model.
It works great and is extremely fast.
June 14, 2017, 10:16 PM
signewtquote:
I have had mine a while, love it but the display doesn't flip so it's a right hand only model.
that'll be ok, I have only right handed charcoal.....
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June 14, 2017, 10:20 PM
Loswsmithquote:
Originally posted by cas:
The thermoworks stuff is tempting me because they have high temp probe that aren't crazy priced. I kill several thermometers a year with over heating, which is why I never buy a good one.
Just buy one Thermapen and you'd never have to get another thermometer again. There's a reason why you buy one. They are, for the money, probably the best actual value vs. utility for a kitchen implement.
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June 15, 2017, 06:37 AM
94hokieJust ordered an MK4, sure beats the thermometer I've been using.
June 15, 2017, 08:02 AM
kaleiI use one by iDevices, called iGrillmini, easy and accurate and controlled by my iPhone.
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June 15, 2017, 12:39 PM
rangeme101I bought Lavatools, PRO model @ $49.99, thermometer. looks like a Therma copy. Excellent reviews. It has the features the Mk4 has. The standard Lavatool is $24.99.
Bought through Amazon. Just under 500 reviews with just under 5 stars. I have been very satisfied. 8 months owning now and I cook on grill 3-5 times a week.
I wanted the Thermapen due to the gotta have it crowd here. But just never could go $100.
https://lavatools.co
" like i said,....i didn't build it, i didn't buy it, and i didn't break it." June 15, 2017, 12:58 PM
BurtonRWquote:
Originally posted by rangeme101:
I bought Lavatools, PRO model @ $49.99, thermometer. looks like a Therma copy. Excellent reviews. It has the features the Mk4 has. The standard Lavatool is $24.99.
Bought through Amazon. Just under 500 reviews with just under 5 stars. I have been very satisfied. 8 months owning now and I cook on grill 3-5 times a week.
I wanted the Thermapen due to the gotta have it crowd here. But just never could go $100.
https://lavatools.co
Braggarts, they are! Quote from their website:
We brought the food thermometer to the 21st century.
For too long we've had to put up with cheap, inaccurate, and sluggish thermometers that look more suited for a hospital than a kitchen. That's why we designed the Javelin. Unlike many other thermometers, the Javelin is fast, precise, durable, and loaded with useful features.What bullshit.
If they had said, "We thought that other precision thermometer was neat, but too expensive, so we got close for 1/2 the price," I'd congratulate them. But noooo.....
They go and act like they invented the form factor - only theirs is at least a second slower (4 vs. 2-3), less accurate (+/-0.9 vs. +/-0.7), and less waterproof (IP65 vs. IP67).
Hubris, thy name is Lavatools!
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A=A June 15, 2017, 02:20 PM
snwghstDamn you all!!!!!
I've been holding out forever... welll....
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Mk4 and a smoke ordered
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June 15, 2017, 02:50 PM
rusbroI must admit, I got a little nervous opening this thread, since the words 'meat thermometer' are in quotes.
June 15, 2017, 03:50 PM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
Sir... Are you classified as human?
Every time I saw this thread title I thought that.
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