topic Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer in Kitchen

Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

twinsister — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:22:16 GMT

Nothing fancy - one that is easy to use.

Thanks.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

GATORGIRL — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:29:33 GMT

I am in the market for a meat thermometer, too.

I have been looking at the ThermoWorks site: http://www.thermoworks.com/Meat-Poultry-Fish

Prices vary on their products, from $19 +

I may order the Thermapen Mk4.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

Mz iMac — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:33:17 GMT

@twinsister wrote:
Nothing fancy - one that is easy to use.

Thanks.

The ones they sell at your local DOLLAR STORE!

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

chickenbutt — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:42:16 GMT

In my experience they all seem to work just as well as any other.

Heck, for the infrequent times I need such a thing, I've just been using an old candy thermometer that I've had for eons.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

jaxs mom — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:49:32 GMT

A leave in one? One with a probe and remote read out? An instant read?

They don't all work the same. I've had some crappy ones. I love my Thermoworks thermometers. I have their thermapen ( which is an instant read, not a leave in) and their ChefAlarm which has a probe and remote read out. Love both.

Do not by Thermoworks products on Amazon though, as they are not an authorized seller and there have been issues with fakes. They have their own website and fast shipping.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

twinsister — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:58:25 GMT

Thanks everyone. I am looking for an instant read. I will go with Thermoworks based on your recommendations. Will buy from their site and not from Amazon.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

jaxs mom — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:46:43 GMT

The Thermapen is expensive at close to 100 dollars but I've had mine for probably 8 years and use it all the time. No issues. They do have a cheaper one, that is just slightly slower reading the temp and it's call thermapop. @twinsister

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

PA Mom-mom — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:25:53 GMT

I have two that I like. One is the Polder digital. It has a probe and a wire that allows you to put the display outside of the oven. The closed door doesn't interfere with the wire. You can set your desired temp. and it will sound the alarm when it reaches it. I used it for prime rib, and it worked very well. We also use it sometimes for smoking. The other one is an instant read Polder that folds shut. It has suggested readings for various types of meat. We love it for hearth cooking and quick checks on the smoker and grill. I use it VERY often.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

twinsister — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:45:53 GMT

@jaxs mom - Thanks. I got the cheaper one. Just got an e-mail that it has shipped already!

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

Hoovermom — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:30:43 GMT

I just received these from HSN but haven't tried them yet.

Perfect Sense Set of 2 Easy-Read Meat Thermometers

484-878 $24.95/2

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

Sooner — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:14:26 GMT

@GATORGIRL wrote:
I am in the market for a meat thermometer, too.

I have been looking at the ThermoWorks site: http://www.thermoworks.com/Meat-Poultry-Fish

Prices vary on their products, from $19 +

I may order the Thermapen Mk4.

Great company! Even the itttle pops ones work great! Have the Mk4 and love it too!

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

Sooner — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:15:47 GMT

@jaxs mom wrote:
A leave in one? One with a probe and remote read out? An instant read?

They don't all work the same. I've had some crappy ones. I love my Thermoworks thermometers. I have their thermapen ( which is an instant read, not a leave in) and their ChefAlarm which has a probe and remote read out. Love both.

Do not by Thermoworks products on Amazon though, as they are not an authorized seller and there have been issues with fakes. They have their own website and fast shipping.

We have one of the dot ones that works with a probe with a long metal tiny cable. You canrun that through the oven door.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

Mothertrucker — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:15:18 GMT

They dont all work well, nor do they work the same- if you dont believe me, try taking the temp of a meatloaf or piece of meat when you take it out of the oven and see if they have different readings..the little instant reads vs my thermo pop and my Pyrex remote and my thermoworks DOT and I will get diff temps with each..

If you only have one, you may never know, but if you feel your meats are not cooking correctly, buy a second one and check..

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

KaySD — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:53:24 GMT

My favorite is this OXO. Quick and easy to read.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

chickenbutt — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 21:07:38 GMT

KaySD wrote:
My favorite is this OXO. Quick and easy to read.

I like that! OXO makes good products.

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

flbettyboop — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:04:36 GMT

Since getting an air fryer, I use a thermometer much more.

Boop

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

mima — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:04:08 GMT

I have had one by CDN for probably 15 years? I love it. My ex-DIL talked me into buying it and I thought it was expensive at the time, but it has been well worth it. Awesome!

Copy and paste the following in the Amazon search bar. Mine is the same brand and very similar except mine is an old model. It's $19.??

CDN DTTC-S Combo Probe Thermometer, Timer & Clock - Silver

Re: Need recommendations for a meat thermometer

Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:27:52 GMT

Check your grocery store, they are usually hanging by the pots and pans.