This relatively inexpensive hand-held rapid-read thermometer has fair accuracy and fast response times. It cannot be left in food in the oven while cooking.
This full-range, compact digital thermometer has reasonably good performance coupled with an ergonomically-designed handle. It can be calibrated at any known temperature to maintain accuracy. Its main shortcomings are a short probe and no backlight. It does have a min/max button and a hold button, as well as the ability to switch between F and C temperature scales. It will auto-shutoff after ten minutes. For convenience, it has a lanyard and a belt clip.
The manufacturer’s name and contact information are found on the instruction manual, and it comes with a limited lifetime warranty from a reputable manufacturer.
The combination of a reasonable price, fast response time, good ergonomics, a calibration feature and fair accuracy earn this unit a Silver rating. Slightly better accuracy and a longer probe would have gotten it a Gold rating.
Meathead’s Notes from the Field:
“IMPORTANT! This thermometer is bundled with the Award Winning AmazingRibs.com All-Weather Meat Temperature Magnet that I wrote. There are other companies selling this thermometer on Amazon, and some are falsely promising the magnet. You can ONLY get the Meathead designed temp guide with this thermometer by clicking the link below.”
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