One of Our Favorite Meat Thermometers Is 30% Off Just in Time for Grilling Season

Checking temperature of grilled chicken with a thermometer
Credit: Mia Yakel/Kitchn Credit: Mia Yakel/Kitchn

At long last, the sun is out and the weather is consistently warm — and you know what that means. Grilling season has just begun! It’s time to get all of your tools in order before it really kicks off in full force in a few weeks. Luckily, our team has no shortage of recommendations that’ll take your grilling game to the next level. If you need a new prep-and-carry system, look no further than this editor-approved find from OXO; if you’re in search of a top-tier grill press, you can’t go wrong with Made In’s, according to one of our editors.

I could go on, but let me get right to the point: One of our favorite tiny-but-mighty tools is on sale right now. ThermoWorks, the brand behind one of the best instant-read meat thermometers on the market, is shelving their classic gray color. All remaining stock of the gray Thermapen ONE is 30% off until it’s gone for good, which will probably occur sooner rather than later. Read on to find out why it’s worth the splurge.

Thermapen ONE
Thermapen ONE

Thermapen ONE

$76.30 (was $109) at ThermoWorks

What Is the Thermapen ONE?

This gem is the gold standard of instant-read thermometers — in fact, it earned the top spot on our “Best Of” list. The price makes sense when you consider all that it has to offer: unmatched speed (one second or less) and accuracy (± 0.5°F specification). It makes it so that there’s essentially zero chance of serving undercooked meat. The motion-sensing thermometer also has an automatic backlit display for low-light situations, and it also rotates depending on which way you’re holding it.

“This instant-read thermometer has come in clutch in so many situations, whether it’s pan-frying pork chops, oven-roasting a whole chicken, or grilling rib eyes,” one of our contributors, Bernadette, wrote. “The probe is easy to insert thanks to a tapered tip that sends out a reading in literally one second.”

Bonus: You can also use it for liquids since it’s waterproof. “I’ve also used it to ensure that the water I add to yeast isn’t too hot, monitor the temperature for poaching liquids, and make sure my oil is perfectly heated for deep-frying,” Bernadette said.

Thermapen® ONE
Credit: ThermoWorks Credit: ThermoWorks

What ThermoWorks Shoppers Are Saying

Average Rating: 4.9/5

“The best review I could give it: I couldn’t live without this in my kitchen. Period.” — Alan G.

“Awesome little gadget. Most accurate thermometer I’ve owned, definitely will buy again.” — Alvaro D.

“I waited years to buy this Thermapen. My old one off brand finally gave out on me, and I was thrilled! This was the reason I needed to make the splurge on the Thermapen. Now I wish I would have just purchased it years ago. The quality is unmatched, and there’s no more waiting forever to get a correct temp reading. This will be the only thermometer I will use from now on. It is on the spendy side, but it’s worth every penny. I can’t speak on the longevity yet, but I hope to get many years out of it.” — Katie S.

Basically, once you grab this top-notch thermometer, you’ll never have to buy another again (and just it’s backed by a five-year warranty just in case). There’s no telling how much inventory is left of the gray version, so I recommend grabbing it ASAP. Also, that way, it’ll arrive before grilling season really gets going!

Buy: Thermapen One, $76.30 (normally $109)