Thread: School me on meat thermometers

Hi,
I am looking at buying a meat thermometer.
It is my understanding that there are some models that can be put into your bbq or oven and connected to your phone to tell you when your meat is done.
What to buy? What to avoid to buy? Any tips how to use it?

I didn't know if it was a good idea to look in this thread or not

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

I didn't know if it was a good idea to look in this thread or not

lol.

Yep got one with 6 probes , use it in the smoker , bt to phone
Has alarms for what ever temp ya want

I know some of the top end ones can also connect to the BBQ controls and you can set the time/temp to self monitor and adjust.

Personally I think the one that connects via BT to your phone and displays the temp would be the most I'd recommend, Maybe 2-4 probes depending on the size of your BBQ/meat.

Just buy one, they’re awesome on the BBQ, I can programme the temp for various meat and the probe sends me the info.
Mine was from the Webber range

I run an Inkbird one, has bluetooth and 4 probes.
Well priced and works awesome.

If you're on a budget like most of us then get an Inkbird - think they're currently on special. I prefer wifi over BT but that's down to personal preference.
www.inkbird.co.nz

If you're flush with plenty of disposable income then grab the Meater - hands down the best on the market
https://store-au.meater.com/

Terry pretty much covered it, i use a little stab in handheld weber one and then i have a 2 probe one that i picked up in SA the other day that has cables attached, it came with a remote though and the remote seems to have a big range, can also set alarms etc.

The wireless ones like Meater are the top of the crop, but i am too tight to fork out for one.

It really makes a huge diffrence to cook stuff to the right temps.
Most of my red meat comes off between 120 and 125°F. Dont know why i use °F but it stuck in my head lol, geuss the same reason so many of us use Yards

Kids gave me a MEATER for Xmas. Never had a dry pork roast since on the Weber.

The little wood case has a AA battery in it to charge the probe



Bluetooth to my phone via the app. Gives rest time for meat. Recommended.

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Originally Posted by terryf

If you're on a budget like most of us then get an Inkbird - think they're currently on special. I prefer wifi over BT but that's down to personal preference.
www.inkbird.co.nz

If you're flush with plenty of disposable income then grab the Meater - hands down the best on the market
https://store-au.meater.com/

Interesting website thanks Terry, but too many choices!

What Inkbird model do I go for if all I want is a wired probe to keep track of internal temps for larger joints? I already have a small hand-held probe for taking instant readings, but having something constantly monitoring internal temps with an alarm (and wifi?) when the meat reached a set temp would be great.

Originally Posted by RV1

Interesting website thanks Terry, but too many choices!

What Inkbird model do I go for if all I want is a wired probe to keep track of internal temps for larger joints? I already have a small hand-held probe for taking instant readings, but having something constantly monitoring internal temps with an alarm (and wifi?) when the meat reached a set temp would be great.

I'm sort of thinking of getting a wireless probe because I mainly use a rotisserie, something to consider for your future use ?

I have ordered an inkbird with 6 probes, we ll sew how it goes.
Thank you.

Originally Posted by RV1

Interesting website thanks Terry, but too many choices!

What Inkbird model do I go for if all I want is a wired probe to keep track of internal temps for larger joints? I already have a small hand-held probe for taking instant readings, but having something constantly monitoring internal temps with an alarm (and wifi?) when the meat reached a set temp would be great.

I use this one - 3 probes for meat and 1 for temp control

Originally Posted by No good names left

I'm sort of thinking of getting a wireless probe because I mainly use a rotisserie, something to consider for your future use ?

The only quality one I know have that is truly wireless is the Meater