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02-10-2009, 04:23 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: 02-07-09
Location: Denver, CO
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Thermometers?
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. |
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02-10-2009, 04:33 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: 04-02-07
Location: Warren, Vermont
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Well, it has been discussed so much that it is hard to do a productive search.
Here is one site which rates meat thermometers which may be of help to you. http://whatscookingamerica.net/DigitalTherm.htm I suspect that most people on here will suggest the Thermapen, but they are pretty expensive.
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02-10-2009, 04:37 PM | #3 |
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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.
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02-10-2009, 04:38 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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I had to chose between the Thermapen and the expensive meat cut, and picked the thermometer.
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02-10-2009, 04:42 PM | #5 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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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.
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02-10-2009, 04:49 PM | #6 |
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Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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At least you bought the right color!!
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02-10-2009, 07:04 PM | #8 |
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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
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02-10-2009, 07:08 PM | #9 |
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The one and only Blue Thermapen
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02-10-2009, 07:12 PM | #10 |
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My first was red, but I got a Blue too... I'm actually partial to the blue ( Go Big Blue!!!)
Kim is waiting for them to develop a code need for Purple...
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02-10-2009, 07:13 PM | #11 |
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There are some good thermoworks too for about 20-30, but nothing is better that a Thermapen.
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02-10-2009, 07:25 PM | #12 |
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I agree with Norco and I also have a Tel Tru LT225R with a 12" stem for my UDS.
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02-10-2009, 08:05 PM | #13 |
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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. |
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02-10-2009, 08:13 PM | #14 |
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Go with a RED Thermapen
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02-10-2009, 08:39 PM | #15 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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Red Taylor
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