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We evaluated each meat thermometer on how well the instructions were laid out, the ease of set-up and the user’s experience. During the ease-of-use testing portion, we considered things like the readability of the display, button function and temperature alarms. Each thermometer was used in real-life scenarios to determine any issues a user may encounter during the cooking process. Speed of read: During our sous vide test, we also tested the speed of each thermometer’s read with a stopwatch. As soon as the probe entered the water, we started the stopwatch and stopped it when the temperature capped out. The design portion of our testing indicates how well the meat thermometer is constructed and touches on settings such as minimum and maximum temperature, alarm settings and display interfaces. We also considered the button size and placement and whether the alarm sound is sufficient to hear in various situations. We also took into account the overall probe length and shape and evaluated its effectiveness for different meats and cooking applications. If you ever go out of Bluetooth range, the app will notify you that you’ve lost connectivity. Another feature we liked was the alarm itself. The alarm notification sounds on the thermometer, your smartphone, and your Apple Watch, which is beneficial if you are cooking where the noise levels may be too loud to rely on the thermometer alarm alone. Home thermometers measure in either whole degrees or tenths of a degree; make sure you know how much detail you want, as not every thermometer does both — and those that do should make it easy to switch between the resolutions. Similarly, the thermometer should display the temperature in both degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius, so you can use it no matter where you live, and allow you to easily flip between the two. Though it’s not a necessity, calibration is an excellent additional feature; by measuring a known temperature (such as ice water) and adjusting the readout accordingly, you can continue using your thermometer even if its initial accuracy diminishes over time.

Our Lab team has spent collective decades working in professional kitchens, developing recipes, and testing kitchen gear. When using the app, you can see each probe’s current temperature, target temperature and an image corresponding to the meat you’re cooking. If you set a custom temperature, it displays a diamond symbol. It also has a timer section to set an alarm and take notes. We also found the alarm was audible in almost every environment, and it was easy to control the volume level. Another touch we liked was the inclusion of the thermometer’s certificate of calibration; this added detail made us feel more confident about our ability to monitor the items we were cooking. Do you ever wonder if leaving your meat thermometer in the oven is safe? It’s a common question that many home cooks ask when trying to ensure their meat is cooked to perfection.

These are the minimum temperatures meat should be cooked. Many people love well-cooked meat and will exceed these minimum temperatures to create a ‘well-done steak. How to Insert a Meat Thermometer

For tech-lovers who are into grilling, this sleek thermometer gives you plenty of control through an app on your smartphone. It is equipped with four probes that can be individually monitored through your phone, making it easy to cook multiple cuts of meats at once. It has an array of presets that you can use depending on what type of meat you're cooking, as well as the ability to customize settings as you wish. Wireless digital probe thermometers are “smart” versions of the digital probe thermometer that are safe to go in the oven but relay temperature info to an app via Bluetooth. Many apps let you set the cook time and doneness preference for the meat you’re cooking. Our pros like the Meater thermometer, which also guesstimates your total cook time.

There are different types of meat thermometers. Some kinds can be left in the oven while cooking, and others are used during and after the meat is cooked to gauge the inside temperature. Minimum and maximum temperature ranges: With a wider temperature range, a thermometer can lend itself to a larger variety of applications. While we were primarily testing these models for use for cooking, we also gave extra points to thermometers that could be used outside of cooking meats, like candy-making or home brewing. What to know: The thermometer only has one probe, limiting your ability to monitor more than one dish at a time. A meat thermometer will take the guesswork out of serving perfectly cooked roasts every time. Using a meat thermometer correctly can make cooking meat a lot easier and safer. Many meat thermometers are actually designed to be left in the oven or grill and are resistant to fairly high temperatures. The best way to know is to read the specs and instructions of your chosen thermometer, ensuring that its materials are heat-resistant and can withstand long stints in the oven, smoker, or barbecue grill.