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Whether you like your steak as rare as possible or with a little char on the outside, a reliable meat thermometer can help you achieve the ideal temperature. Plus, if you're gifting your dad a new grill this Father's Day, a meat thermometer is the perfect companion gift.
Our Picks Best overall meat thermometer Meater Pro (formerly 2 Plus) $74 at Amazon The first time I saw the Meater 2 Plus, now called the Meater Pro, I knew I had to use it. Whether it's a rack of ribs or a spatchcock chicken, I do a lot of cooking in the backyard, but it takes a long time. You really want to cook slowly and evenly on a grill to keep the juices in. Pros Capable of being deep fried
Excellent connection
A single AAA battery to charge Cons Bamboo case can get grimy quickly Expand Pros & Cons Best instant-read meat thermometer ThermoPro Lightning $40 at Amazon I've used a digital food thermometer plenty of times, but often when I need it, the battery is dead. When it works, the display is hard to read and takes about 5 to 10 seconds to stabilize and provide accurate temperature readings. The ThermoPro Lightning solves those issues and more. Pros Instant heat reading
Auto shut off to conserve battery Cons No app connection Expand Pros & Cons Best dual thermometer Typhur Sync dual thermometer $266 at Amazon The Typhur Sync has been a go-to leave-in thermometer of mine for a while now. I like how solid the case is and how easy the LED display is to read. While the app works fine and having it connected to the phone is great, the display makes it perfect for quick steak-and-chicken cooks on a griddle rather than a slow roast. I especially like the flared base of the probe, too. It makes it much easier to pull out when your hands are greasy. Pros Great display
Good looking
Accurate Cons A little pricey Expand Pros & Cons Best budget meat thermometer ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2 $47 at Amazon Without a meat thermometer in the kitchen, I feel helpless, so when I discovered one that was accurate, easy to use and affordable, it made cooking dinner a breeze. Pros Easy to use
Affordable
Available in multiple colors
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