Thermometers?

[George K]

I made the cold-sear strip steak last night.

This method practically requires a thermometer to get the steak right, and I've been please with my results - easy, clean, and flavorful.

I have a thermometer that I've used, and I've learned that getting the meat to 118 or so gives me the medium-rare result that I like. I'm aware that many sources say 135, but this has ended up with a medium-well, or even well-done steak.

So, last night, I checked the steak and it was 111 degrees. I figured, "flip the steak one more time, and continue for two minutes" and it'll be perfect."

It wasn't. I came out medium - I didn't check the temp while it rested. It was juicy and flavorful, just more cooked than I'd like.

So, I'm thinking that my thermometer is no longer accurate.

Any recommendations? One that I can leave in the steak as it cooks would be great.

Mrs. George's hockey pucks were fine, in case you were wondering.

[mark]

We love our Thermapen. It's going on 4 years old and we haven't even replaced the battery.

https://www.thermoworks.com/shop/by-activity/meat-thermometers/

The company has a a whole line of quality thermometers.

[George K]

This guy?

I wonder if there's an indwelling that I could use.

[Mik]

That’s what I have. If you want something to keep on the steak I like my Inkbird. Has Bluetooth so you can monitor on your phone, handy for long cooks. Has 4 probes so you can monitor the temp in your smoker or oven too.

[Mik]

Also I would avoid ThermPro products. The ones I’ve had have been unreliable.

[Mik]

Inkbird IBT-4XS

[George K]

Thanks!

[Mik]

It is a wired one. I’m not convinced of the longevity of wireless probes at 400F. The wires are kind of a pain but I’m used to it.

[George K]

@Mik said in Thermometers?:

It is a wired one.

I have an indwelling wired probe that I use for turkey, etc.

That might do the job.

[LuFins Dad]

@Mik said in Thermometers?:

Also I would avoid ThermPro products. The ones I’ve had have been unreliable.

Mik, are the probes wireless? I’ve tried using the probes in a slow cook on the grill, but they always wind up coming into contact with a hot surface that blows the lead.

[mark]

@George-K said in Thermometers?:

This guy?

I wonder if there's an indwelling that I could use.

Yes, that's the one. The One version (more $) is faster but I find 2 to 3 seconds completely acceptable.

[Jolly]

https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisher-scientific-traceable-food-haccp-thermometer/14649102#?keyword=Thermometer

[Jolly]

BTW, I have a NIST certified thermometer. I think a new one is between $500-$600.

[jon-nyc]

I use a thermapen too.

[George K]

I made steak last night. Convinced me to get a new thermometer.

Overcooked it a bit (thermometer was inaccurate), but it sure is pretty....

[Mik]

Nice looking muscle.

[George K]

@Mik said in Thermometers?:

Nice looking muscle.

It was gorgeous - just overcooked. It came out medium, maybe even a bit beyond that. Thermometer inserted into the side of the steak said 120, and I set it to rest at that time.

[Mik]

Yeah, get a Thermapen.

[George K]

@Mik said in Thermometers?:

Yeah, get a Thermapen.

I was looking on Amazon, seems that there's no such beast (on Amazon).

THere's "ThermoPro", but not Thermapen or Thermopen.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=thermapen+instant+read+thermometer&crid=3FRXO25VL0XWM&sprefix=thermapen%2Caps%2C98&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_9

[George K]

BTW: This is what I've been using.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IHHLB3W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Great ratings - 126K reviews.