Time for a Thermapen

DDave · Jan 20, 2009

So I'm cooking this tri-tip Sunday night on the UDS. I've got a double layer of Lazzari Mesquite lump going in the charcoal basket with all the intakes open and the lid propped up like the way my brothers-in-law use the barrel cookers. I am very pleased with the temps because I wanted my UDS to be versatile and be able to smoke AND grill.

The dial thermo on the UDS is reading about 375° and it looks like it is time to check the internal temp of the tri-tip. So I grab my Taylor 9842 Instant Read and go to it. Now I have this vision thing (hereditary) where I am somewhat near-sighted and glasses don't really help. So I have to get pretty close to read the temp on the instant read and the stem on the Taylor is kind of short.

So as I am leaning over the barrel trying to get close enough to the Taylor to read it and, as I feel the skin tightening up on my face from the heat and infrared (or ultraviolet, I am not really sure) rays, a thought comes to mind.

It is time to buy a Thermapen. I have a birthday coming up :biggrin: so hopefully one is in my future.

Not trying to ignite a debate or anything but I'm thinking . . . a blue Thermapen would be nice.

Dave

Brian in So Cal · Jan 20, 2009

Great choice!! Your absolutely right, the Blue Thermopen is the best.

Midnight Smoke · Jan 20, 2009

Nope, RED is the Ultra Fast one. Do not be taken by these nay sayers...

Meat Burner · Jan 20, 2009

You are correct with the blue one. You even get a snack with it. Nice people to do business with as well.

Tinybud · Jan 21, 2009

still waiting on the quick stick from the bbq guru guys,, should be available in early spring,, nothing against the thermapen,,,the quick stick is gonna have a few extra features from what I've heard,,gonna have to give them a call and get more details thou.

KC_Bobby · Jan 21, 2009

This discussion is so Bush era. We all know it's proven that red is superior.

Barbarian · Jan 21, 2009

I would go with the RED
Fast and accurate

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Jan 21, 2009

If money is no object, blue is a good starter Thermapen. Once you get really serious about speed and accuracy, you can always step up to a red.

KuyasKitchen · Jan 21, 2009

Everyone knows that the green pens are the best.

cheez59 · Jan 21, 2009

I have been wanting a Thermapen myself for a couple months. Just waiting for someone to put them on sale like they did last fall. I guess if I wait long enough BBQ Guru will have theirs out and I'll check them out. Guru makes good stuff so they won't market it until it is right.

Yakfishingfool · Jan 21, 2009

I'd go look at their site and pick one with a probe on a cable. Put the probe in and hold the digital part right to your face. even with the t-pen, you have to get close to it to read it. Scott

BBQ Grail · Jan 21, 2009

I say go right ahead, buy a blue thermapen. Have fun. It will do a good job for you. Someday you'll work your way up to a red one.

I think it's good for everyone to start small. Gives you something to aspire too.

chibi · Jan 21, 2009

I just got one of these-- http://www.thermoworks.com/products/ir/combo_thermapen.html

It is great. I also have the best Yellow one.

fevoice · Jan 21, 2009

I got a black thermapen for Christmas and not only am I cooking better "Q", I get better mileage on my car as well and have won the Powerball Jackpot 3 times in a row. Oprah is constantly callling and my 401K (Q) has gone through the roof!

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · Jan 21, 2009

KC_Bobby said:
This discussion is so Bush era. We all know it's proven that red is superior.

orange is the thermopen of change!:lol:

PaSmoker · Jan 21, 2009

DDave said:
........
Not trying to ignite a debate or anything ........
Dave

Hahaha......right Dave.....right.....

Divemaster · Jan 21, 2009

Tinybud said:
still waiting on the quick stick from the bbq guru guys,, should be available in early spring,, nothing against the thermapen,,,the quick stick is gonna have a few extra features from what I've heard,,gonna have to give them a call and get more details thou.

Trust me, the Blue Thermapen has all of the best features... Not only is it the fastest and most accurate, it also has the GPS feature!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Jan 21, 2009

Divemaster said:
Trust me, the Blue Thermapen has all of the best features... Not only is it the fastest and most accurate, it also has the GPS feature!

You only need the GPS if you can't remember which butt you stuck it into.

BBQchef33 · Jan 21, 2009

DDave said:
Not trying to ignite a debate or anything but I'm thinking . . . a blue Thermapen would be nice.

Dave

Have you gone MAD!?? have you forgot which forum your on? The mere mention of thermapen can get these guys up faster than an empty beer can and a cold pit.

Your a fool if you don't go for the blue. My blue is not only ultra fast, but it comes with visual and olfactory sensors and a self activated do-over button used when it detects that you wrecked the meat.

Sledneck · Jan 21, 2009

Blue is the best
Red is the color of communism

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