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Hello all!

I apologize if this question has been asked many times and is getting a little repetitive, but I wanted to get some advice on a thermometer. I am new to the smoking game here and was thinking about getting a digital thermometer. Any advice? I was wondering what types and brands people were happy with. Thanks in advance for the help.
 
HeSmellsLikeSmoke said:
I suspect that most people on here will suggest the Thermapen, but they are pretty expensive.
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Remember, you get what you pay for. If you plan on cooking burgers, get something cheap. When I've got a $150 prime rib on the smoker, I wouldn't trust anything other than a Thermapen.
 
I had to chose between the Thermapen and the expensive meat cut, and picked the thermometer. :biggrin:
 
I go with the Taylor for 15 bucks it just 10 sec difference. Had a Taylor for over year cook over 1,500 pound of pork butts last year still working perfect.
 
Maverick ET-73 backed by a BLUE thermapen is the superior set up
 
Thermapens are available for $80 w/ free shipping for Brethren from kck.com ( I think it was $80.)

IF you are not looking for spot checking, but leaving the probe in the meat for remote watching... the Maverick Pat noted rocks! I love mine. They are alot of places online, kck.com would also be competitive on those as well.

I know someone mentioned a cheap thermo for burgers.... but for burgers, chops, steaks -- that is when the thermapen really shines. thermocouple just has to be in the meat and you get instant read... perfect for smaller, more delicate cuts.

And I believe if you look in the Jack thread, Phil and I tried to put the color war to rest... by testing Red, Blue, and Orange in the prime rib we had for dinner :) I suggest one of each for your own indendant review
 
There are some good thermoworks too for about 20-30, but nothing is better that a Thermapen.
 
Right or wrong?

Pit thermometer...
Reference and subject to the elements. Recalibratable one is best. Tele tru or Spicewine

Meat thermometer. Difference between getting it right and ruining a hunk of meat. Also a guide for finish time. Spend some cash. Maverick or Taylor.

Final say,
Very important for Poultry, Fish, less than medium Beef/ pork. Difference between happy and sick customers. Should read quick. Only have experience with thermapen.
 
Temp inside the smoker

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Are you guy talking about the temp inside of the smoker or temp of the meat. whats the best thermometer to use for monitoring you smoker temp. I have an ECB and I'm looking to buy on so i can get a more accurate temp of the inside of the smoker.
 
Norcoredneck said:
Maverick ET-73 backed by a BLUE thermapen is the superior set up
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I agee with Norco with the addition of the Maverick Redi-Check. The Redi-check has both High and Low settings for the smoker and a probe for the meat... If I had to choose two, it would be the BLUE thermapen and the Redi-Check.
 
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