What's the best bbq thermometer

You'll hear a variety of responses, but a lot of us use the Maverick Redicheck. It's range can be limited, but overall a decent thermometer. Has two probes, one for the smoker and one for the meat, and you can set upper and lower alarm limits for each. Also has a remote wireless receiver.

The Maverick line is very good. Thermopens too !!!

Joe

I use the Redi-Check and found foil wrapping the probe leads will greatly extend thier life .. especially at higher temp cooks.:icon_cool

This one backed up by a BLUE Ultra fast Thermapen is ideal set up

http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Remo...3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1247573776&sr=1-3

Saiko said:

You'll hear a variety of responses, but a lot of us use the Maverick Redicheck. It's range can be limited, but overall a decent thermometer. Has two probes, one for the smoker and one for the meat, and you can set upper and lower alarm limits for each. Also has a remote wireless receiver.

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Hey....what's one of them run ya, Saiko?
Also....is the wire to the probe(s) braided metal or does it have the plastic sheathing?


Guess I could "google" huh?

L-A-Z-Y this morning....

The Mavericks are very good. The BLUE Thermapen is the BEST and Fastest

Big George's BBQ said:

The Mavericks are very good. The BLUE Thermapen is the BEST and Fastest

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Truer words were never spoken. Mods lock the thread before it gets out of hand.

Wampus said:

Hey....what's one of them run ya, Saiko?
Also....is the wire to the probe(s) braided metal or does it have the plastic sheathing?

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$49.99 at Amazon. And the probe wires have braided metal sheaths.
http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Redi...1_18?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1247577627&sr=1-18

I bought a remote (wireless) thermometer called Smart BBQ for $16 at Wally World, imported by JLR Gear (www.jlrgear.com). Works great.
* Programmable
* Built in Timer
* Stainless Steel Probe
* 8 Meat Selections
* 5 Taste Settings
* Built in LED flashlight
* Beeps when Ready
* Up to 100ft Range
* Digital LCD Readout
* Handheld Receiver with Built in Timer
* Base Transmitter with Receiver Cradle

Sears has a better discription and picture:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07115216000P?vName=Outdoor%20Living&cName=Grills&OutdoorCooking&sName=Barbecue%20Tools&psid=SHOPZILLA01&sid=IDx20070921x00003c

Saiko said:

$49.99 at Amazon. And the probe wires have braided metal sheaths.
http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Redi...1_18?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1247577627&sr=1-18

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Kooool.....thanks.
BTW: Is that photo of 2 different thermos, or is one photo of some sort of cover? Couldn't tell by your Amazon link either......? Just curious.


OK......not hijacking....sorry...........:mrgreen:

The one with the larger display is the remote sensor. When on it shows you food and cooker temps at the same time. The one with the smaller display is the one the probes plug in to. It alternates displaying between food and cooker temp.

Long curved probe is for meat, short, straight one goes into a clamp (included) that fits on the grill grate to show cooker temp.

Wampus said:

Kooool.....thanks.
BTW: Is that photo of 2 different thermos, or is one photo of some sort of cover? Couldn't tell by your Amazon link either......? Just curious.


OK......not hijacking....sorry...........:mrgreen:

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Welcome, and from your post on drinking I see you make wise decisions, so I know you will end up with a BLUE Thermapen. Don't be misled by people trying to get you to purchase inferior colors such as Red, orange and such.

The 2 probes are nice. One in meat, one through potatoe for pit. Remember you can get replacement probes in the event one gets damaged. Also Maverick and Taylor have good customer service. Here is one place for probes if you ever need them.

http://www.alliedkenco.com/catalog/...sCsid=undefined&imageField.x=5&imageField.y=2

Is there actually a difference in function determined by the color of the case for some reason or is this just a joke I'm not getting?

Just to clarify a couple of things: The maverick thermometers and the colored Thermapens are two different things. The maverick thermometers are basically a transmitter with two probes. One probe you stick in the meat, the other probe you use to monitor the temperature at your smoker grate. This gets transmitted to a remote receiver that you can use to monitor your smoker/meat temperatures remotely.

The Thermapen is a digital thermometer you stick in the meat to check internal temps. It doesn't stay in the smoker like a maverick, it's something you use to instantly check the temperature of your food, then remove it. If you watch Good Eats on the Food Network, it's the probe that Alton Brown uses all the time on his show. Thermapens are expensive, but they have a VERY fast response time (usually 3-4 seconds). Most probes will just crawl up, and you have to sit there and wait for them to eventually stabilize.

The best temperature arsenal is to have both, you can use the maverick thermometers to remotely monitor your smoker and meat temps, and the Thermapen when you want to quickly check another part of the meat, or in instances when you don't need the maverick and just want a quick temp (like a steak, or when grilling fish).

The whole color thing with Thermapens is just an internal joke. They come in a variety of colors, and the Brethren like to joke around that their color is best. It is just the casing color and has no effect on the accuracy.

Thermopen website is here: http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/tpen_home.html

If I had to choose between the two for BBQ, I'd take the maverick, since it stays in the smoker and you can monitor remotely. For my every day cooking in the kitchen and outdoor grilling, the Thermapen is king.

Hope this clears some things up.

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Just to clarify a couple of things: The maverick thermometers and the colored Thermapens are two different things. The maverick thermometers are basically a transmitter with two probes. One probe you stick in the meat, the other probe you use to monitor the temperature at your smoker grate. This gets transmitted to a remote receiver that you can use to monitor your smoker/meat temperatures remotely.

The Thermapen is a digital thermometer you stick in the meat to check internal temps. It doesn't stay in the smoker like a maverick, it's something you use to instantly check the temperature of your food, then remove it. If you watch Good Eats on the Food Network, it's the probe that Alton Brown uses all the time on his show. Thermapens are expensive, but they have a VERY fast response time (usually 3-4 seconds). Most probes will just crawl up, and you have to sit there and wait for them to eventually stabilize.

The best temperature arsenal is to have both, you can use the maverick thermometers to remotely monitor your smoker and meat temps, and the Thermapen when you want to quickly check another part of the meat, or in instances when you don't need the maverick and just want a quick temp (like a steak, or when grilling fish).

The whole color thing with Thermapens is just an internal joke. They come in a variety of colors, and the Brethren like to joke around that their color is best. It is just the casing color and has no effect on the accuracy.

Thermopen website is here: http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/tpen_home.html

Hope this clears some things up.

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Word!

does the maverick sound a alarm when the temp drops?