tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post7394244730721427422..comments2010-03-17T00:13:52.317-04:00Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-21606792161414211942010-03-17T00:04:12.224-04:002010-03-17T00:04:12.224-04:00Wow, Chris. Great research here. I have a Thermapen, which I love, but was looking for something to replace my Maverick that will tell me what&#39;s going on with my brisket or butt without having to crack the lid every 10 minutes--because I&#39;ll do that. You know, just to check. <br /><br />Actually with my Maverick I think it&#39;s the probe that went bad. I should just look to see about replacements. Thanks again for an awesome post!Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12137509641992187854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-45614407519096919322009-11-07T21:11:53.927-05:002009-11-07T21:11:53.927-05:00Wow -- what an interesting post! I just use the plain old analog thermometer, and only seldom. I have started using one when I bake a whole chicken, just because I&#39;ve had some real varied results when I go by time. (I did just buy an oven thermometer to check the oven calibration...) Otherwise I go by smell and feel. With steak -- aw, as long as the outside has a little char on it and the inside isn&#39;t icy cold it&#39;s GOOD.<br />:-)Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18173203466820523905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-43589870564973841932009-11-07T12:49:15.111-05:002009-11-07T12:49:15.111-05:00I have a candy/deep fry digital that is dead accurate.. I have two or three of the clip on your shirt ones for chili contests. I have some built ins on my smokers that I supplement with oven thermometers I have checked and trust. Did you mention to clean off the the ones that get covered in smoke film and grease? Wipe them often, and keep them clean- for accuracy.. Good post!buffalodickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-69818889001481336492009-11-07T10:19:42.650-05:002009-11-07T10:19:42.650-05:00Excellent post Chris! That&#39;s quite a time difference. Thanks for doing the hard work for the rest of us. :)cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-89942547834742657272009-11-07T09:31:26.793-05:002009-11-07T09:31:26.793-05:00I&#39;m no help on this one, I just use the cheap ones and hope for the best. I will however take that medium - medium well fillet. I&#39;m one of those silly people who don&#39;t like my steak still mooing, LOL! Have a great weekend Chris!Martha (Menagerie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12500564300569765406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-75725504185720728052009-11-07T09:24:58.785-05:002009-11-07T09:24:58.785-05:00I have a good digital thermometer that takes a standard watch type battery. I&#39;ve never had issues with finding a replacement, so that&#39;s good. I use it a lot, and also encourage everyone I know to use them with meat, esp. hamburgers. I&#39;ve been around other cooks who insist that their burgers are done only to bite into them and find they&#39;re still pink inside. For me, using a thermometer is just smart cooking. Cook smarter, not harder!katehttp://cooknkate.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-76608055278758385962009-11-06T21:32:52.500-05:002009-11-06T21:32:52.500-05:00great info. need to re-read when I&#39;m not exhausted from a long week at work...or maybe after I&#39;ve had a couple of glasses of wine I&#39;ll reread it hahahaDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14096285007152818183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-10560254743740556562009-11-06T21:31:19.054-05:002009-11-06T21:31:19.054-05:00I don&#39;t have an instant read, though I really do want one.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-4938955000301062912009-11-06T18:28:45.099-05:002009-11-06T18:28:45.099-05:00I have a remote probe one, because that&#39;s what came in my kit at culinary school. It&#39;s an expensive one with all kinds of bells &amp; whistles, and I generally really like it. But I don&#39;t often use it and I don&#39;t use a thermometer enough to invest in another one. I agree that the cord gets tangled in your drawer and they can be a little annoying to use on the stove-top. I do like the alert feature a lot, however.Wandering Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478039463695542535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-79982606008445914082009-11-06T16:54:28.610-05:002009-11-06T16:54:28.610-05:00I have a remote probe and really like it. Great post.Lea Annhttp://www.highlandsranchfoodie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-46476240339163271992009-11-06T13:42:26.075-05:002009-11-06T13:42:26.075-05:00I agree. The thermometer is one of the most useful items but a lot of people don&#39;t use it.Dr Zibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11570006777738622727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-30432525085913714102009-11-06T12:43:17.072-05:002009-11-06T12:43:17.072-05:00May I assume this is a get what you pay for product and the SS really brings the best function? I use analog and often doubt it&#39;s accuracy. GREGsippitysuphttp://www.sippitysup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058183008078317465.post-26218922644706071342009-11-06T11:59:41.099-05:002009-11-06T11:59:41.099-05:00Wow - great post and a lot of work!<br /><br />I use a Digital Instant Read Thermometer, but honestly, I rarely use it. I don&#39;t care about my friends and family that much.Lord of the Wingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342039616027326892noreply@blogger.com