Temperature probe w/ rotisserie

SmokeWatcher · 11-14-2009, 10:46 PM

Has anyone figured out how to use a temperature probe while using a rotisserie? I'd like to monitor the cooking without having to stop and check it...all the while hoping I don't overshoot my target doneness.

Butts-n-gutts · 11-14-2009, 10:58 PM

Maverick makes one where the transmitter attaches to the rotiserie and turns with it, the wire has clamps to keep it neat and turning with the rotiserie.

I ahve never used one but maverick is a brand that I would trust

WeberQ · 11-15-2009, 12:17 AM

You might be able to make one with a contact plate with tracks and pick up brushes ?

SmokeWatcher · 11-15-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeberQ

You might be able to make one with a contact plate with tracks and pick up brushes ?

That crossed my mind...but sounds like work.

I see online some folks simply run a probe wire thru a collar to an outside sending unit, but the new Weber rotisserie I just got has no collar for the spit to ride in...it simply rotates in grooves on the spit and it rests directly on the ring, which of course creates a pinch-point.

** Just answered my own question....BRAIN FART! **
** Use the collar that comes with the probe on my spit INSTEAD of letting it "ride in the groove". DUH! **

Does anyone sell just the collar? To use with my ET-7?

thirdeye · 11-15-2009, 10:05 AM

I suppose a stick-and-stay therm would work in a big roast or turkey breast.... but consider that the rotisserie rod conducts heat and carries it into the meat (much like a potato nail works), so placement of the thermometer is critical.... for accuracy, not too close to the center and not too close to an edge.

SmokeWatcher · 11-15-2009, 10:31 PM

I just pulled the trigger and ordered a Maverick ET-75 from Amazon. I hope to use it on a smoked turkey breast my MIL wants the Thanksgiving. I plan to treat it to a brine and twirl it!

http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Indus...f=pd_rhf_p_t_1

NorthwestBBQ · 11-15-2009, 10:44 PM

Good luck! Let us know how it works and please post pics.

Bigdog · 11-16-2009, 05:45 AM

Call me crazy but I never use a thermo when doing a roto chicken. I just wiggle the wing to tell when its done.

CH · 11-16-2009, 06:59 AM

If your cooking chicken or turkey I use one of those pop ups that show you when it's done and they come out juicy.

11-14-2009, 10:46 PM	#1
SmokeWatcher is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-06-07 Location: Florence, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Temperature probe w/ rotisserie Has anyone figured out how to use a temperature probe while using a rotisserie? I'd like to monitor the cooking without having to stop and check it...all the while hoping I don't overshoot my target doneness. __________________ Never miss an opportunity to shut up. UDS #1 UDS #2 Weber Platinum http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/album.php?u=4647

11-14-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
Butts-n-gutts Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-27-08 Location: Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maverick makes one where the transmitter attaches to the rotiserie and turns with it, the wire has clamps to keep it neat and turning with the rotiserie. I ahve never used one but maverick is a brand that I would trust __________________ KCBS CBJ WSM UDS

11-15-2009, 12:17 AM	#3
WeberQ Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-03-09 Location: Dickson, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just an idea You might be able to make one with a contact plate with tracks and pick up brushes ?

11-15-2009, 10:05 AM	#5
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I suppose a stick-and-stay therm would work in a big roast or turkey breast.... but consider that the rotisserie rod conducts heat and carries it into the meat (much like a potato nail works), so placement of the thermometer is critical.... for accuracy, not too close to the center and not too close to an edge. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

11-15-2009, 10:31 PM	#6
SmokeWatcher is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-06-07 Location: Florence, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just pulled the trigger and ordered a Maverick ET-75 from Amazon. I hope to use it on a smoked turkey breast my MIL wants the Thanksgiving. I plan to treat it to a brine and twirl it! http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Indus...f=pd_rhf_p_t_1 __________________ Never miss an opportunity to shut up. UDS #1 UDS #2 Weber Platinum http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/album.php?u=4647

11-15-2009, 10:44 PM	#7
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good luck! Let us know how it works and please post pics. __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

11-16-2009, 05:45 AM	#8
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Call me crazy but I never use a thermo when doing a roto chicken. I just wiggle the wing to tell when its done. __________________ Bigdog Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, ECB, a WSM, a cool fold up camping grill, a Blackstone flat top camping stove, The MOAB, and now the proud owner of a YS640, MOINK. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

11-16-2009, 06:59 AM	#9
CH Found some matches. Join Date: 07-03-09 Location: Hi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If your cooking chicken or turkey I use one of those pop ups that show you when it's done and they come out juicy.

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