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Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Pellet Grills and Smokers => Topic started by: nukeofficer on March 14, 2017, 01:36:19 AM

Title: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: nukeofficer on March 14, 2017, 01:36:19 AM: Ok everyone, I love this forum and trust the suggestions of my fellow grilling folks. I'm looking for recommendations on a quality meat thermometer?

Thank you in advance!
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: hikerman on March 14, 2017, 05:30:30 AM: Look no further than Thermapen made by ThermoWorks. Great products, lab quality, and fabulous customer service.
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: HighOnSmoke on March 14, 2017, 06:34:35 AM: Quote from: hikerman on March 14, 2017, 05:30:30 AM
Look no further than Thermapen made by ThermoWorks. Great products, lab quality, and fabulous customer service.

Definitely agree with this! The best there is in my opinion. If you are also looking for a grill thermometer then go with the ThermoWorks Smoke. Best combo there is!
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: Hub on March 14, 2017, 07:13:01 AM: A Thermapen is a handy tool to have around, both for BBQ and in the kitchen for checking doneness levels of stuff. It'll cost you around $70-80 if you wait for one of their frequent sales. The "pop" is only about $30 and pretty handy, too.

http://www.thermoworks.com/Thermapen-Mk4?gclid=CjwKEAjwqZ7GBRC1srKSv9TV_iwSJADKTjaDaheMPaQEoIPedjXnGEbh7vnKZXSlwEfh7EuZ6xtEwRoCChbw_wcB

Hub
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: HighOnSmoke on March 14, 2017, 07:21:10 AM: I just got an email from ThermoWorks. The older thermopen is on sale today:

http://www.thermoworks.com/Classic-Thermapen-OP?utm_source=Nl-2017Mar14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ClassicThermapen&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=Mar2017-Multi-Product-OpenBox-Ends-Today-cs
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: Smokin3d on March 14, 2017, 08:09:17 AM: THERMOWORKS!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: CDN Smoker on March 14, 2017, 08:23:01 AM: Like everyone else here Thermoworks hands down :thumbup:
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: tomcrete1 on March 14, 2017, 08:33:48 AM: Quote from: CDN Smoker on March 14, 2017, 08:23:01 AM
Like everyone else here Thermoworks hands down :thumbup:

x2!!
Title: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: Pappymn on March 14, 2017, 09:55:38 AM: Thermoworks! Best products and fantastic service.
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on March 14, 2017, 10:20:25 AM: Thermoworks. I do the legion bbq's and use it exclusively. People watching are amazed at how fast it is.
When you are cooking 200 chicken breasts with 3 barbeques going, you need speed.
Title: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: nukeofficer on March 14, 2017, 10:28:47 AM: Thank you everyone for the awesome responses!
Looks like Thermoworks is the way to go!

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Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: skidog on March 14, 2017, 10:51:38 AM: Open box sale ends today. Thermopops for 20 bucks, classic thermopen 63 bucks, etc.
http://www.thermoworks.com/Open-Box-Mar2017?utm_source=Nl-2017Mar14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=OpenBoxSale&utm_content=inbox&utm_campaign=Mar2017-Multi-Product-OpenBox-Ends-Today-cs
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: Subvet on March 14, 2017, 11:07:53 AM: Quote from: HighOnSmoke on March 14, 2017, 06:34:35 AM
Quote from: hikerman on March 14, 2017, 05:30:30 AM
Look no further than Thermapen made by ThermoWorks. Great products, lab quality, and fabulous customer service.

Definitely agree with this! The best there is in my opinion. If you are also looking for a grill thermometer then go with the ThermoWorks Smoke. Best combo there is!
I have a Thermoworks Chef Alarm but going to upgrade to the Smoke. That is the Cats Meow from what I've read.
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: CDN Smoker on March 14, 2017, 11:39:12 AM: Quote from: Subvet on March 14, 2017, 11:07:53 AM
Quote from: HighOnSmoke on March 14, 2017, 06:34:35 AM
Quote from: hikerman on March 14, 2017, 05:30:30 AM
Look no further than Thermapen made by ThermoWorks. Great products, lab quality, and fabulous customer service.

Definitely agree with this! The best there is in my opinion. If you are also looking for a grill thermometer then go with the ThermoWorks Smoke. Best combo there is!
I have a Thermoworks Chef Alarm but going to upgrade to the Smoke. That is the Cats Meow from what I've read.

Meow :thumbup:
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: Savannahsmoker on March 14, 2017, 12:00:26 PM: Thermoworks Thermapen for instant read and below is a pic of the fastest
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh471/Savannahsmoker/Accessories/Limited-Edition-Thermapen-Mk4_Flame-03_zpsir2tk2js.jpg) (http://s547.photobucket.com/user/Savannahsmoker/media/Accessories/Limited-Edition-Thermapen-Mk4_Flame-03_zpsir2tk2js.jpg.html)

Thermoworks Smoke for remote monitoring.
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: skidog on March 14, 2017, 12:48:47 PM: LOL. Of course the flame one is fastest, and the best.
Do love my smoke though, so easy to use.
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: TentHunteR on March 14, 2017, 03:48:31 PM: If you're looking for another worthy option that's more cost effective, try this: Lavatools, Javelin Digital Instant Read Thermometer (https://www.amazon.com/Lavatools-PT12-Javelin-Thermometer-Chipotle/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489509387&sr=8-1&keywords=Lavatools+Javelin)

After much research I got one last year from Amazon using a gift card I got for my birthday.

After using it for nearly a year, I can tell you this is NOT some cheap feeling unit. It's a solidly built, NSF certified thermometer with a Lifetime warranty, and it performs quickly and accurately! Mine usually stabilizes within 3 - 4 seconds as advertised.

This independent test ranks the Javelin right behind Thermoworks "Thermanpen" & "ThermaPop" thermometers: http://www.toptenreviews.com/home/kitchen/best-meat-thermometers/

Pro's/Con's
> It is very fast and accurate, and has the "needle tip" style probe.
> The main complaint you will see about Javelin is that their customer support is by email only.
> It has a shorter overall length compared to the Thermapen. This alone has pro's & con's, but has not been a problem for me. I actually like the smaller size as it fits in my shirt pocket better.
> The Javelin also has a magnet so it sticks to my grill. A very handy little feature.

Overall, I am happy enough that I would not hesitate to buy a second one if needed.

They also now have a newer model with a back-lit LCD display for about $50.

Hope this helps!

Cliff
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: nukeofficer on March 22, 2017, 01:26:51 AM: Well I just pulled the trigger on the Thermaworks Smoke.
Can't wait to start using it.
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: skidog on March 22, 2017, 10:11:42 PM: You'll like the Smoke. Super easy to use. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Need Recommendations On a Quality Meat Thermometer
Post by: ClimberDave on March 23, 2017, 03:28:43 PM: Another vote for Thermoworks. I have a smoke and a few of the Thermopops and haven't had any issues.