Can you guys recommend a good, accurate thermometer to me?
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Thermapen is the BEST thermometer you can get in terms of accurate, fast readings.
It is not the most convenient for continually readings though. I use this if I want to watch the temp, vs spot check it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VXZVNG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Also if you want to cook steaks properly you should cook them sous vide, you can use your mash tun to do it if you don't want to buy a machine for it.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/...er-cooler-the-worlds-best-sous-vide-hack.html
It is not the most convenient for continually readings though. I use this if I want to watch the temp, vs spot check it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VXZVNG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Also if you want to cook steaks properly you should cook them sous vide, you can use your mash tun to do it if you don't want to buy a machine for it.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/...er-cooler-the-worlds-best-sous-vide-hack.html
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I'll also vouch for the CDN DTQ450X. I acquired mine from Amazon for $11.50 two years ago and have been very happy with it. I've not observed any inaccuracies but agree that as long as it's consistent, adjustments get built into your process anyway.
danorocks17
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I had a floating thermometer, but it broke, so I decided not to replace it. I got this digital one that I really like, and it's cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009WE45/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009WE45/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
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That's pretty cool, I had never heard of that. I have a FoodSaver and the bags already, I'll give that a try. Thanks!
If you've eaten steak at a high end restaurant recently you've had it cooked sous vide. You will be surprised at how tender and juicy they come out.
I've been tempted to try this out, but on a lot of my meats, I prefer a good grilled/charred outside. Seems that the complete lack of that would throw it off
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I really like this one from OXO. A little expensive, but really useful. You may see some negative reviews because you can not purchase a replacement probe. Don't worry about that. I had one go bad after 2.5 years. Contacted customer service by email asking how to get a replacement. They sent me one for free even though I made it clear I had purchased it over two years ago. You can get it on Amazon or Bed Bath & Beyond.
timrox1212
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My turkey burner came with a clip on thermometer that is about 6-8 inches long. Are these reliable? I haven't used it yet plan to brew my first turkey burner batch next week.
Mikethepoolguy
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I did not have a good experience with my OXO. It started giving me crazy readings after a few months . Messed up a couple of batches of beer because of it. I still use the timer on it though. It was expensive also, but then again Williams-Sonoma is overpriced on everything.
I've had 2 of them. I used them both at the same time as a check. One day the glue/weld broke on one of them and it would free spin. The other one I still have and it is accurate within ~5 degrees. It's best to check it against a known good calibrated thermometer if you can. I just recently got a Thermapen and I wish I would have bought one to begin with. Thing is friggin amazing.
cernst151
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I bought this one recently and it works great.
http://www.kitchenwindow.com/browse.cfm/digital-candy-deep-fry-thermometer/4,2842.html
Clips firmly to the side of the kettle, reasonably long so it can reach the wort even as it boils down, seems accurate (though I have nothing more accurate to test it against), seems durable. I've brewed my last few batches with it and it works perfectly. The only changes I'd make is for it to have a longer measuring stem so I could get a deeper reading and so the thermometer part won't warm up so much from the heat of the burner.
http://www.kitchenwindow.com/browse.cfm/digital-candy-deep-fry-thermometer/4,2842.html
Clips firmly to the side of the kettle, reasonably long so it can reach the wort even as it boils down, seems accurate (though I have nothing more accurate to test it against), seems durable. I've brewed my last few batches with it and it works perfectly. The only changes I'd make is for it to have a longer measuring stem so I could get a deeper reading and so the thermometer part won't warm up so much from the heat of the burner.
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