Yahoo LifestyleThis Meat Thermometer Gives An Accurate Reading In Literally 2 Seconds
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This Meat Thermometer Gives An Accurate Reading In Literally 2 Seconds
If you're cooking meat, you should be using a meat thermometer. It's easily the best way to avoid rubbery steak and dried-out chicken breasts, but meat thermometers also prioritize safety. Undercooked meat can quickly become a breading ground for the bacteria that cause salmonella and listeria. Convinced you need one? Great? The first thing to know? Different types of thermometers excel at different things.
At the top of the line are thermocouple thermometers: They can read a temperature faster than any other type—and they also tend to be the priciest kind. You'll see digital instant-read thermometers, too, which are usually mid-range in price and may take a couple seconds longer than thermocouples to give you a reading. Finally, there are dial thermometers. Since they're inserted deeper into the meat, about 2 to 2 ½ inches, they're best for large, thick cuts of meat (like the kind you eat on Thanksgiving).
OK, phew! Now that we've got that out of the way, here are some meat thermometers to keep in mind for your next big dinner.
- Best Thermocouple Meat Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4
- Best Digital Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop
- Best Smart Meat Thermometer: MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer
- Best Digital Leave-In Meat Thermometer: Good Grips Chef's Precision Digital Leave-In
- Best Dial Thermometer: Taylor Precision Products Classic Instant Read
- Best Long Probe Thermometer: Instant Read Long Probe Meat Thermometer
- Best Meat Thermometer for Long Cook Time: AcuRite Meat Thermometer with Pager
- Amazon Best-Seller: Habor 022 Meat Thermometer
- Best Bargain Buy: Rubbermaid Instant Read Thermometer
- Best Waterproof Meat Thermometer: Kizen Instant Read Meat Thermometer
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1) Thermapen Mk4
Thermoworks
thermoworks.com
$89.10
Two seconds. That's how long it takes for this thermometer to give you an accurate reading to the tenth of a degree. Seriously, for temperature precision, this thermometer isn't messing around, and the price tag won't seem so hard to swallow after one use.
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2) ThermoPop
Thermoworks
thermoworks.com
$27.20
Looking to replace for your old meat thermometer and give it a slight upgrade? This right here is just that tool. With an easy to read screen that measures from 58 °F to 572 °F (!), you'll have a hard time matching the features on this digital thermometer with another in its price range.
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- 4/11
3) Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer
Meater
amazon.com
$99.00
Not only does this smart thermometer tell you the temperature of your meat, its "Guided Cook System" app tells you want to do with that information. It's (basically) fool-proof for beginner chefs.
- 5/11
4) Good Grips Chef's Precision Digital Leave-In Thermometer
OXO
amazon.com
$39.99
It's important to note most digital thermometers aren't safe to leave in as you cook. This model from OXO, however, is the exception, giving you a large screen, super accurate reading, and timer while your meat is cooking.
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5) Classic Instant Read Pocket Thermometer
Taylor Precision Products
amazon.com
$6.76
Walk into any professional kitchen, and you'll probably find the staff using a thermometer like this one. It's old school, but this dial kind really is best when you're cooking thick cuts of meat for a crowd.
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- 8/11
7) Digital Meat Thermometer And Timer With Pager
AcuRite
amazon.com
$29.00
If you're into cooking your meat "low and slow," try this Acurite thermometer. It has USDA-recommended temperatures programmed in, so just set an alarm and it will let you know when your meat is finished cooking, up to 10 hours later.
- 9/11
8) Instant Read Thermometer
Habor
amazon.com
$9.34
The people have spoken: This is definitely the most popular meat thermometer on Amazon. Reviewers can't get enough of the "convenient size," "quick readings," and the "easy slide" protective pen clip cover.
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- 10/11
9) Instant Read Thermometer
Rubbermaid Commercial Products
amazon.com
$6.33
This no-frills option does exactly what is says it does—it gives you an accurate, instant reading. Ron Swanson would approve.
- 11/11
10) Instant Read Meat Thermometer
Kizen
amazon.com
$16.95
Yes, it gives you an accurate read in seconds. But the real reason to get excited about this meat thermometer is that it's waterproof, which means you don't have to worry about messing it up when cleaning it.
Guesswork = gone.
