Anyone use a meat thermometer?

[Jawo]

I've bee cooking lots of meat and been thinking that I should get one. Should make cooking better so I won't have to judge by the color alone. Anyone have any suggestions?

Edit: Hit enter instead of shift

 

[sygyzy]

What kind of question is this? It's like asking for recommendations for a spatula. Go to Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table and pick one out. If you want something cheaper go to Linens N Things or Bed Bath & Beyond.

 

[Jawo]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
What kind of question is this? It's like asking for recommendations for a spatula. Go to Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table and pick one out. If you want something cheaper go to Linens N Things or Bed Bath & Beyond.

It seems there's questions about everything else in this forum (jobs, spouses, cars, life), just thought I ask it.

I'm sure that there's people who approach buying a computer the same way..."just buy one from Best Buy":Q

Edit: What if Walmart's the only store that would carry them? none of those stores with in 30 miles

 

[amish]

just pick a nice oven safe one and you will be fine. i use mine all the time for grilled pork loin.

 

[Sukhoi]

For those of you that use them for steak and whatever, how long does it take to read the temps? Or do you leave it in the whole time?

 

[Cattlegod]

i have a meat thermometer for you :evil:

 

[arcenite]

thank you, I now have a new name for my ... er, nevermind...

 

[Jawo]

Originally posted by: amish
just pick a nice oven safe one and you will be fine. i use mine all the time for grilled pork loin.

Just made a pork loin tonight...and couldn't tell when it was done....What type do you have?

 

[I Saw OJ]

Forget that. Just go by looks and if you cant tell by looking at a steak weither its done cooking or not, you shouldnt be cooking it.

 

[Eeezee]

I use my "meat thermometer" all the time in my girlfriend's "oven"

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: Eeezee
I use my "meat thermometer" all the time in my girlfriend's "oven"

:laugh:

 

[amish]

Originally posted by: Jawo

Originally posted by: amish
just pick a nice oven safe one and you will be fine. i use mine all the time for grilled pork loin.

Just made a pork loin tonight...and couldn't tell when it was done....What type do you have?

sorry, i forgot to look. i know i got it from bed, bath & beyond though. it was just a regular metal thermometer. about 5-6" long. (god, i know someone is going to take this the wrong way) I just stick it in one end of the meat and leave it in while the meat cooks. i usually stop at 165 degrees for pork.

 

[Jzero]

I have one of those electronic ones with the probe that goes to a remote reader. It was on clearance at Williams-Sonoma for like $15. It has "preset" temps for common things, and you can also have a couple custom thresholds. It also has a built-in timer.

It's particularly good b/c you don't have to open the oven/grill to read the temp.

The downside is that it's tough to get it in just the right spot, especially on a turkey/chicken breast.