Question about temperature control

sporter · 01-06-2013, 03:56 PM

I got myself a new portable kitchen grill for Christmas. I love it, but I've always been a grillman...ribeyes and such, quick cooking.

I want to try a smoked ham. I know you need to keep the temp relatively low, 225 or so and go slow. The pk does not have a built in thermometer, so I am not sure the best way to go about this.

I have a surface thermometer, but that measures the actual temp of the grate, correct? Would it be best to use this and compensate?

I was also thinking of getting one of these fancy remote sensor thermometers. The igrill that works with the iPhone looks cool, but that measures temp inside the meat, correct? How do I measure the temp of the air surrounding the meat? Isn't that what I really want to do?

MilitantSquatter · 01-06-2013, 04:44 PM

I'm not sure what exactly you are cooking on...

Is it this ?

Amazon.com: Portable Kitchen PK 99740 Cast Aluminum Grill and Smoker: Patio, Lawn & Garden

If so, and you don't want to spend big $... get something like this

Amazon.com: Admetior Kitchen Oven Large Dial Thermometer: Kitchen & Dining

sporter · 01-06-2013, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MilitantSquatter

I'm not sure what exactly you are cooking on...

Is it this ? Amazon.com: Portable Kitchen PK 99740 Cast Aluminum Grill and Smoker: Patio, Lawn & Garden

If so, and you don't want to spend big $... get something like this

Amazon.com: Admetior Kitchen Oven Large Dial Thermometer: Kitchen & Dining

Yep, that's the one.

That thermometer should work, thanks.

bo_b_q · 01-06-2013, 06:47 PM

If you are looking to spend some money the iGrill will measure ambient temp as well as the temp of the food. There is a separate probe you can buy for ambient ($20) but you can use one of the probes that come with the device just as well. Just stick it through a piece of potato or something and set it on the grate. The Maverick ET-732 is another similar remote unit that a lot of Brethren seem to use and it is similar in price.

The simple dial thermometer does work but it's been my experience that they get smoked up over time and you can't read them...but being cheap they are easy to replace. Sometimes simple is better. The bigger disadvantage is having to open your cooker to check the temp.

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sporter Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 07-05-11 Location: Morris, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Question about temperature control I got myself a new portable kitchen grill for Christmas. I love it, but I've always been a grillman...ribeyes and such, quick cooking. I want to try a smoked ham. I know you need to keep the temp relatively low, 225 or so and go slow. The pk does not have a built in thermometer, so I am not sure the best way to go about this. I have a surface thermometer, but that measures the actual temp of the grate, correct? Would it be best to use this and compensate? I was also thinking of getting one of these fancy remote sensor thermometers. The igrill that works with the iPhone looks cool, but that measures temp inside the meat, correct? How do I measure the temp of the air surrounding the meat? Isn't that what I really want to do? __________________ sportersmusic.com

01-06-2013, 04:44 PM	#2
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: soon to be in Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not sure what exactly you are cooking on... Is it this ? Amazon.com: Portable Kitchen PK 99740 Cast Aluminum Grill and Smoker: Patio, Lawn & Garden Amazon.com: Portable Kitchen PK 99740 Cast Aluminum Grill and Smoker: Patio, Lawn & Garden If so, and you don't want to spend big $... get something like this Amazon.com: Admetior Kitchen Oven Large Dial Thermometer: Kitchen & Dining Amazon.com: Admetior Kitchen Oven Large Dial Thermometer: Kitchen & Dining __________________ Vinny 22" WSM & Kettle Former owner: Jambo, Klose BYC, Med. Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL & (2) Med. BGE's, (2) 18" WSM's

01-06-2013, 06:47 PM	#4
bo_b_q Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-28-12 Location: Northern IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you are looking to spend some money the iGrill will measure ambient temp as well as the temp of the food. There is a separate probe you can buy for ambient ($20) but you can use one of the probes that come with the device just as well. Just stick it through a piece of potato or something and set it on the grate. The Maverick ET-732 is another similar remote unit that a lot of Brethren seem to use and it is similar in price. The simple dial thermometer does work but it's been my experience that they get smoked up over time and you can't read them...but being cheap they are easy to replace. Sometimes simple is better. The bigger disadvantage is having to open your cooker to check the temp. __________________ -Bo Golden Dome UDS "Dorthy" \| ~22" Char-broil "Char-lene" \| iGrill \| Supersonic Blue Thermapen Where there is love there is barbecue. – Gandhi