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Polder THM-379 Stable-Read Thermometer Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

Read our review of the Polder THM-379, an instant-read with spotty accuracy but rapid response and a "hold" feature that makes reading it iffy

Polder 307T Preprogrammed Cooking Thermometer Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

Read our review of the Polder 307T, a thermometer with hinged readout, pre-programmed temperatures, and pre-done warning alarms.

Polder THM-160 Safe-Serve Instant Read Thermometer Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

See our comments on the Polder THM-160, a fragile thermometer that has a slow response time and unrealistically high safe serve temperatures.

BlizeTec Barbecue Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

See our analysis of the BlizeTec digital thermometer, an inexpensive unit intended for food use. We do not recommend this product.

ThermoWorks ThermaPen Classic Review

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Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

Here is a complete review of the ThermoWorks Thermapen Classic, a handheld digital thermometer that sets the standard for speed and accuracy.

Backwoods Smoker G2 Party Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Wherever award winning BBQ teams are competing, it's a good bet you'll find Backwoods Smokers. The G2 Party model earns our Gold Medal Award.

Backwoods Smoker G2 Chubby Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

We reviewed the Backwoods Smoker G2 Chubby and award our Gold Medal. This charcoal smoker is at home in the backyard or competition field.

Oklahoma Joe’s Longhorn Smoker/Grill Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Read our review of Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Smoker/Grill. It offers a step up from cheap offset smokers for a little more money.

Char-Broil 2-in-1 Hybrid Propane Gas/Charcoal Grill Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

We reviewed the Char-Broil 2-in-1 Hybrid and strongly recommend folks who want to use both fuels just get separate gas and charcoal grills.

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker 14″ Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

The Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 14" is a small version of their popular 18" charcoal smoker. Read our review.

Blaz’n Grill Works Gridiron Pellet Smoker Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

The basic design of The Gridiron is typical of many pellet smokers, but Blaz'n Grill offers a few unique features.

Grillworks 36 Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

All Grillworks beautiful, high quality products we reviewed receive our AmazingRibs.com Gold or Platinum Medals, including this 36 model.

Dancook 1900 Charcoal Grill Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

We tested and reviewed the Dancook 1900 Charcoal Grill. It is a good looking, well-made grill that earns our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.

Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill Review

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Weber Spirit E-310 is the largest Spirit model with 424 square inches primary cooking surface and a 105 square inch warming rack.

Napoleon Prestige P500RSIB Gas Grill Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This Napoleon Prestige P500RSIB is a sweet looking cooker, built solid with a few nice extras. We tested it and awarded our Best Value Medal.

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