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Author Topic: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation  (Read 1160 times)

Lightning

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Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« on: May 27, 2019, 03:55:18 PM »
I cooked a pork shoulder on the rotisserie a few days before going on vacation and didn't use my main performer until a few days after I got back.  When I went to get it ready, this is what I found.

I don't remember the thermometer dropping into the drip pan after checking the roast when it finished up but evidently it did and that was the end of it.  I should have another of the same type of instant read thermometer and a different one but I can't find either of them so I need a recommendation on a replacement.


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Kneab

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2019, 04:28:47 PM »
Thermopen classic. I think they are still 25% off right now 

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Cellar2ful

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2019, 06:01:29 PM »


 ^ 2nd on the Thermapen.   Yes, the Classic Thermapen is still 25% off.  Don't think I've seen them cheaper than $59 like they are currently.

 
https://www.thermoworks.com/Classic-Thermapen


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JEBIV

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2019, 03:27:55 AM »
+3 on the Thermapen
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HoosierKettle

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2019, 06:00:28 AM »
Wow, how drunk were you?  I’ve drank a lot of beer at the grill but haven’t melted my instant read yet[emoji12][emoji41][emoji481]


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Firemunkee

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2019, 10:31:15 AM »
Great story! I have the Lavatools Javelin Pro and love it.

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kettlebb

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2019, 10:55:12 AM »
Thermapen Mk4
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hawgheaven

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2019, 11:23:30 AM »
Thermapen. Period.
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JEBIV

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2019, 11:23:55 AM »
Get one with a lanyard LOL
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Mike in Roseville

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Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2019, 12:30:06 PM »
Thermapen. Buy once, cry once.

My dad had a few thermometers over the years and then we got him a Thermapen. He was so impressed using it...he said it is the greatest tool anyone can possibly have in their cooking arsenal.


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HoosierKettle

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2019, 12:47:24 PM »

Quote from: Firemunkee on May 28, 2019, 10:31:15 AM
Great story! I have the Lavatools Javelin Pro and love it.

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I’ve had the regular javelin for a couple years. It’s still working great. I’ve also equipped the cafeteria staff at our local high school with one each. They love them.

I have no first hand experience with thermopen so I can’t compare but for $26.99 the javelins are great. I’ve left mine out in the rain overnight with no issues. Still on the first battery.


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Big Dawg

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2019, 02:37:10 PM »
I would also recommend the Maverick PT-100.  I have both it and the Thermapen.

Both a good, durable, units.





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Marzipan

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2019, 03:35:51 PM »
I've read several times that the performance of the ThermaPen doesn't justify it's price, versus something like the Javalin Pro.

that said, what's the best thermometer to get a reading on the grill temperature, being the included one in the lid don't really work.
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HoosierKettle

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2019, 05:15:47 PM »
The pro is a little longer and has backlit screen. Not worth the increase in price over standard imo.


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Firemunkee

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Re: Oops. I need a thermometer recommendation
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2019, 07:17:24 PM »
Quote from: HoosierKettle on May 28, 2019, 05:15:47 PM
The pro is a little longer and has backlit screen. Not worth the increase in price over standard imo.


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I think it is supposed to read a little faster too? My buddy has the regular one. I should run a test!

 It also auto rotates the display based on whether your using it in your right or left hand.

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