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Shopping for a new thermometer
Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:24 am
Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:24 am
My previous one fried last night. Five minutes after I put the bird in and set the high end temp alert to 163, the alarm was beeping. I checked it and the temp was all over the place, and now there's no temp at all. Not sure if it's the unit or if the probe with the 3' cord is fried. Fortunately I had my oven proof dial thermometer to use, so it came out perfectly.
Anyone have a brand/unit they would recommend or steer away from? I'll be picking up another thermometer soon, but I'd like one that would last more than a few months.
This is the one that fried after just 3 months:
Scouring Amazon now. Any tips would be appreciated.
Anyone have a brand/unit they would recommend or steer away from? I'll be picking up another thermometer soon, but I'd like one that would last more than a few months.
This is the one that fried after just 3 months:
Scouring Amazon now. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:30 am to Degas
How do these things work. You put them in the chicken and in the oven?
Never heard of such a thing. Big surprise.
Never heard of such a thing. Big surprise.
Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:37 am to Tigertown in ATL
Maverick. et-732, or Thermapen. I have several of each & they work well. Thermapen instant read is fantastic.
Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:40 am to Tigertown in ATL
I went years without one, and in hindsight, it's some of the best money I've spent on any kitchen item, which is why I'm looking for any feedback or review on any units/brands peeps here might own.
This post was edited on 9/28/11 at 8:42 am
Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:43 am to Degas
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I went years without one, and in hindsight, it's some of the best money I've spent on any kitchen item, which is why I'm looking for any feedback or review on any units/brands peeps here might own.
Damn. I've never even seen one. I was just thinking that would beat the hell out of opening the oven door every 4-5 minutes to check the temp.
Why did the other one go bad, and what did you pay for it?
Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:44 am to sporttiger
Yep! Mavericks work well...and the Thermapen is awesome.....Recommend both.
Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:48 am to LSUAfro
Was around $27, but I've cooked perfect birds ever since. It alerts you when it reaches the temperature you want so there's no guessing or timing involved.
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Maverick. et-732
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Posted on 9/28/11 at 8:51 am to Degas
Do you think chefs walk around with one of those in thier top pocket? Get a simple battery operated instant read one for about 12.00 dollars.
Posted on 9/28/11 at 9:08 am to CITWTT
quote:Because I want it to tell me when it's done, and not have to guesstimate on the timing and open the heat source repeatedly.
Get a simple battery operated instant read one for about 12.00 dollars.
Posted on 9/28/11 at 9:46 am to CITWTT
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Do you think chefs walk around with one of those in thier top pocket? Get a simple battery operated instant read one for about 12.00 dollars.
Nope, but I also don't cook the same dish 18 times a night 5 times a week, so my knowlege of cooking time is obviously not as acute as theirs.
This post was edited on 9/28/11 at 9:48 am
Posted on 9/28/11 at 12:22 pm to LSUAfro
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I also don't cook the same dish 18 times a night 5 times a week
Plus all the drinking doesnt help
Posted on 9/28/11 at 12:32 pm to Bussemer
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Plus all the drinking doesnt help
no...no it doesn't. Another reason, I don't ever remember how long I cook things 
I don't use the oven often in cooking. If it's on an open flame where I can poke it and taste, it I'm good without a thermometer.
Posted on 9/28/11 at 12:36 pm to Degas
Mine is an Acurite. I've had it for years and it still works well. I LOVE this thing!
Posted on 9/28/11 at 12:43 pm to Degas
I just use one that I got from Walmart for $14. I don't use it for steaks or chicken, though. Just briskets, butts, etc. Roasts.
Posted on 9/28/11 at 12:44 pm to Degas
I have only ever bought Taylor thermometers. They're cheap and accurate.
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