Every cook needs an IR Thermometer and the least expensive I know of is at Harbor Freight.
According to the flyer in today's Sunday paper it is on sale for $25.99 and there is a coupon for 20% off. Now, I've got my shoes on so my math maybe a little off but that makes it about $20 before taxes.
This is a good deal on a piece of equipment that can be used both inside cookin' and outside cookin'.
Dee