Electronic Thermometer Advice

[Rusty James]

Been using a cheap analog instant-read thermometer for many years, but I see that many of you use electronic thermometers with wire probes for long cooks / smokes. What would you recommend for me if I decide to purchase one?

Thanks.

 

[KrisDecker]

Ive been using a maverick. One probe for the meat, one for the grill. Lets you set alarms for hi/low. I havent done a boiling water test on it, but it seems pretty accurate to me

 

[Robert-R]

I have a Maverick 731 & 732. The 732 is better, imho. It's easier to turn off / on & it handles higher temperatures.

 

[Bill W San Diego]

If you're only going to buy one, buy a Thermopen. If you can swing two, get the Maverick 732 also. Thermopen is having an open box sale.

Bill

 

[Rusty James]

If you're only going to buy one, buy a Thermopen. If you can swing two, get the Maverick 732 also. Thermopen is having an open box sale.

Bill

Isn't that an instant read thermometer?

 

[timothy]

For just meat temps the Dot is a good one.
http://www.thermoworks.com/products/alarm/dot.html/?tw=VWB

I received one for x-mas and use that more than my Mav's.

Tim

 

[Bill W San Diego]

Yes it is Rusty, sorry my bad. Tim's suggestion, the Dot, is very good.

Bill

 

[Matt H.]

maverick 732 is worth every penny

 

[Chris Allingham]

Maverick Wireless Barbecue Thermometer - Black ET732 - Includes Bear Paw Meat Handlers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EV8WQ2C/tvwb-20

 

[Rusty James]

Any advice on a probe(s)?

The Dot looks viable, but I assume it only works with one probe?

Thanks for the link, Chris.