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Is a Thermopen worth $75?
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:03 pm
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:03 pm
I cook on a BGE and had always been wondering about these thermometers. I currently use a wireless thermometer for long cook's but always tend to have the crappy analog or pretty bad quality digital.
Is it worth it for $75? LINK
Is it worth it for $75? LINK
This post was edited on 2/4/14 at 8:38 am
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 7:50 am to flyAU
Anyone have experience?
Posted on 2/4/14 at 7:54 am to flyAU
Yes, worth the $$. I paid about $90 for the infrared thermometer with the probe attachment....gives you all the benefits of both kinds at a decent price. The Thermoworks website often has open box specials.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:01 am to flyAU
I'm not sure about low and slow grill cooking, but it's been worth it to me for kitchen use and brewing. I love it. Picked mine up on sale for $59 a couple years back. On the grill you'll still need to open the top to check the temp.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:10 am to flyAU
Yes, those thermometers are excellent.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:12 am to BottomlandBrew
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I'm not sure about low and slow grill cooking, but it's been worth it to me for kitchen use and brewing. I love it. Picked mine up on sale for $59 a couple years back. On the grill you'll still need to open the top to check the temp.
I would most likely use this to check different areas of the meat to ensure it is all at the correct temp. The quickness of this does present some value as you don't need to open the lid as long as a thermometer that takes a while longer to reach an accurate reading. I have a maverick remote thermometer that is my constant check thermometer for long cooks. But that is one probe that is stuck in one part of the meat. I would have had a much less stressful Thanksgiving if I had a nice quick read thermometer, I know that much.
Granted most of my use for this would be centered around the BGE, I know that others have many other uses which I have not dabbled into yet.
This post was edited on 2/4/14 at 8:14 am
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:18 am to flyAU
I've been thinking of getting one for a while. I have the Maverick for my smokes,but wouldn't mind something for quick reads when I'm just doing something simple.
I would have bought it at $90, but for $75, I'm in
I would have bought it at $90, but for $75, I'm in
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:22 am to flyAU
quote:The thermapen has a response time of 3 seconds or less. The one you linked has a response time of 15 seconds or less.
I am not wondering if this would be a better choice for my BGE needs. LINK
If you leave your BGE open for 15 seconds, you're gonna lose a ton of heat and have to work to get the temp back. The thermapen is popular because you can open, stick it in, get a fast reading, and close the lid without losing much heat.
I'd spend the extra money, or get one that you can leave in the meat at all times with a wireless gauge.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 8:32 am to hashtag
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slackhouse
Sorry I fixed the link while you were typing that message. The one I meant to link was a 5-6 second which is now the accurate link.
The difference I see is that it is 5-6 seconds and has a limit to 209F vs the higher thermopen limit.
This post was edited on 2/4/14 at 8:38 am
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:15 am to flyAU
quote:
Is it worth it for $75?
Absolutely...
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:40 am to wiltznucs
Have one, love it. I use it for meats, candy and most importantly, breads. It has helped me perfect kingcakes, cinnamon rolls and crusty sourdough loaves. It's not flashy, just a rock solid performer.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:45 am to flyAU
Yes.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:46 am to flyAU
quote:Thermapen will actually give you accurate instant read. The other one will take 30 seconds to give you your instant read.
Would you spend 50 bucks more for a thermopen vs this?
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:49 am to WDE24
Went ahead and pulled the trigger. 
I figure this moment (paying) is the only time I will "regret" it.
I figure this moment (paying) is the only time I will "regret" it.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 9:54 am to flyAU
you won't regret it. i've got one for backup. actually used it last week to tell how cold it was in our garage when my wife said it was below freezing and the cat needed to come inside. thermopen showed it was a balmy 45* and cat stayed out in the garage 
Posted on 2/4/14 at 10:03 am to Coater
I rationalized that I spent $700 for my egg and put some high priced meat on the grill, might as well splurge a bit for a thermometer that is top of the line.
This post was edited on 2/4/14 at 10:07 am
Posted on 2/4/14 at 10:07 am to flyAU
Get a Maverick wireless for the grill temp. Also has a meat probe.
I have a thermapen. Awesome for instant read meat temps. Can't imagine cooking without one now. Perfect meat fineness every time.
I have a thermapen. Awesome for instant read meat temps. Can't imagine cooking without one now. Perfect meat fineness every time.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 10:09 am to IlikeyouBetty
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Get a Maverick wireless for the grill temp. Also has a meat probe.
I have one and it has been very handy especially for my overnight cooks.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 10:18 am to IlikeyouBetty
I have the maverick also, but I'm thinking about getting one of these for when I'm grilling or something.
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