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Cabela’s Polar Ice Cap 40 Equalizer Cooler Review
Available only at Cabela’s stores or online, Cabela’s Polar Ice Cap 40 Equalizer Cooler excelled in almost every testing category. The well crafted cooler features freezer-grade gasket, barrel-shaped rubberized T-shaped handles, non-skid feet, molded lock eyelets, multiple tie-down points, leak-proof spigot and more.
Hamilton Beach Classic Chrome 74275R Review
The Hamilton Beach Classic was the loudest of the electric knives we tested. It cut bread and cheese well but had problems with tougher items like squash and turkey bones. It is also too large for most hands and produced heavy vibrations. Read more about our review.
ThermoWorks Thermapen IR Review
The ThermoWorks Thermapen IR has both an instant-read temperature probe and an infrared sensor in one package. It features a rotating display to enable easy reading in any orientation. It is well constructed, as is usual for ThermoWorks products and exhibits excellent performance. A solid top rating!
ThermoPro TP-08 Remote Dual-Probe Thermometer Review
Read our full review of the ThermoPro TP-08S, a dual-probe, wireless remote food and cooker thermometer. We give this unit a Bronze Medal for decent performance and average build quality.
ThermoPro TP-22 Remote Dual-Probe Thermometer Review
Read our review of the ThermoPro TP-22, a dual-probe wireless remote thermometer with user-programmable temperature alarms, USDA-approved settings, and a timer function. We give this unit a Silver Medal.
ThermoPro TP-02S Instant Read Thermometer Review
Read our review of the ThermoPro TP-02S, a hand-held, quick-read thermometer. It features a long 5.375" (13.6cm) probe with a narrow tip to improve response times. I'll give it a Bronze Medal for value if not quality.
ThermoPro TP-17 Dual-Probe Thermometer Review
Read our complete review of the ThermoPro TP-17, a dual-probe food thermometer with an up/down timer function. We give this product a Silver Medal for very good performance at a low price.
Cuisinart CEK-40 Review
The Cuisinart CEK-40 electric knife is comfortable to hold with a slightly squarish handle that is best for large hands. Read our comprehensive testing.
Proctor Silex Easy Slice 74311Y Review
The Proctor Silex Easy Slice electric knife is fairly wide compared to others we reviewed yet it is still comfortable to hold. This electric knife is not recommended for small hands.
Black & Decker Comfortgrip EK500B Review
The Black & Decker Comfortgrip is the most comfortable knife we tested and the least prone to slipping, partially due to the rubberized no-slip strip on top of the handle where your thumb goes. Read our full review.
Kamado Joe Classic II 18″ Review
Read our review of Kamado Joe's Classic II 18”. It's is a well-crafted ceramic cooker that presents strong competition to other 18" models in the premium priced market with a number of remarkable upgrades that exemplify the elegance and innovation that are hallmarks of Kamado Joe. We give it our top Best Value AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.
Auber SYL-2615 Thermostatic Controller Review
Auber Instrument's latest entry into the barbecue temperature controller market is the SYL-2615. It adds to the features of its earlier model with a food probe and programmable steps. It communicates with the user either via its panel display and buttons or an app that runs on smart phones. It gets our top rating.
BBQ Guru CyberQ Cloud Review
The CyberQ Cloud is BBQ Guru's new entry into the remote thermostatic controller market intended for use on charcoal grills or smokers. It adds a cloud connection that allows monitoring and setting most control functions from anywhere an Internet connection is available, using a browser or app. It gets our top rating.
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