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07-28-2013, 12:18 PM | #1 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 06-05-13
Location: Hilton Head, SC
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The thermapen is the best thing I have ever got
I got one during the open box sale a week or two ago posted on here and it is incredible. I had never even heard of one before until the constant talk about them on here and it has improved my cooks already.
Being able to read that fast keeps the lid closed, gets me to work on what I need to do and allows me to check multiple points on the cut easily. My last brisket and pork shoulder were my best yet I highly suggest getting one if you dont have one and thanks for the recommendation brethren! |
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07-28-2013, 12:52 PM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-30-11
Location: Pemberton, New Jersey
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Congratulations on your new tool and your successful cooks...
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07-28-2013, 01:18 PM | #3 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 03-12-13
Location: Planet Claire, WI
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A thermopen should be everyone first BBQ tool. You instantly become a better cook with one, it's all about pulling your meat at the correct finish temperature.
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07-28-2013, 01:20 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 04-02-07
Location: Warren, Vermont
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You will eventually find that it also makes a great probe to tell when the meat is really done.
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07-28-2013, 01:20 PM | #5 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 06-12-13
Location: Northern Michigan
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07-28-2013, 01:24 PM | #6 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 07-03-12
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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I will humor ICEDTURKES.
You do not cook BBQ to a doneness by internal temperature. You use feel and texture for pulled pork, ribs, and brisket. The only thing I use my thermapen for is for chicken and when I'm grilling steaks.
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07-28-2013, 01:28 PM | #7 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-12-09
Location: Ithaca, Michigan
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Love my thermapen.
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07-28-2013, 01:53 PM | #8 |
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: 04-08-04
Location: Marianna, FL
Name/Nickname : Tim
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I have two.
Mrs Kapn has one (that she refuses to share ). Sending one to my DAU who is getting into the BBQ world with her new PG500. TIM
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FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), the legendary "StudeDera", a FEC100, a Fast Eddy PG500, and Sherman the Wonder Trailer. Just sold Yoder YS640 due health New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023 |
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07-28-2013, 02:47 PM | #9 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-25-12
Location: Los Angeles
Name/Nickname : Sako
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The most useful bbq/cook tool for me yet. Now I gotta buy the backlit one.
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07-28-2013, 02:53 PM | #10 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-25-12
Location: Tucson,AZ
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Love mine also. Helps a lot with great cooking.
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07-28-2013, 04:16 PM | #11 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 10-02-12
Location: Boston , Ma.
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I just got one. Couldn't agree more. Totally worth the money.
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07-28-2013, 05:35 PM | #12 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 04-23-13
Location: Albany, NY
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I'm on the fence about a thermapen, as it is hard for me to justify spending that amount of $$ for a thermometer, but it does seem to be nearly unanimous that it is a pretty great tool. Is there anything less expensive that is a close second?
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07-28-2013, 06:00 PM | #13 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 02-21-13
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Thermaworks makes another thermometer that reads in about 5 to 6 seconds that's $20. I've never used one, but I have friends that use it and like it.
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07-28-2013, 06:04 PM | #14 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-05-09
Location: Sandia Park,N.M. (land of entrapment)
Name/Nickname : el jefe
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I lust for one, but so far I like my Q without one.
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07-28-2013, 06:13 PM | #15 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-29-12
Location: Litchfield County, CT
Name/Nickname : Pete
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Man, this is the thing that really has stumped me here- the thermapen fetish. I don't get it. Unless you're cooking 50+ steaks or something in a restaurant, I don't see the need for one. (Taking cover behind 5-ft thick lead wall!). I have the $20 therm. made by thermoworks. 5-6 seconds is fast enough for me. $80 (or whatever the open box price is) seems a bit much for a tool that really is unnecessary.
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