No more poking or cutting into the meat to find out if it is cooked through ever again.
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Our Top Meat Thermometer Picks
Tested by Stevie Stewart, Layla Khoury-Hanold and Amanda Neal for Food Network Kitchen
The instant read thermometers are used to test the temperature of meat very quickly and can be used when
grilling or cooking on the stovetop, as well as checking the temperature of meat cooked in the oven or on a smoker. They can also be used to test the temperature of cooking
water or cooking oil, which gives them a wider range of use cases than a digital probe thermometer.
Take the guesswork out of knowing if your chicken, roasts or pork chops are cooked with a digital instant read thermometer. (Even professional chefs swear by them.) No more poking or cutting into the meat to find out if it is
cooked through. These thermometers can guarantee you an accurate reading without damaging your meat in the process.
We reviewed this guide in August 2022 and we still love our top picks. Read on for our list of current favorites.
What's the Difference Between Digital Probe and Instant Read Thermometers?
The benefit of a digital probe thermometer is that it can stay in the meat in the oven from the moment you
start cooking, so you know exactly when it comes to the correct temperature. The probe is ideal for larger pieces of meat that cook for extended hours like a turkey or a larger roast. Most come with digital displays
that are visible outside the oven. They are usually equipped with alarms you can set to alert you when they reach a desired temperature, so you are always aware of the cooking progress.
Instant read thermometers are designed to be used outside the oven, during cooking or toward the end of cooking to confirm doneness. These tend to have a small footprint, take up little space in a drawer and are ideal for checking temperatures quickly.
We roasted chickens and checked the temperature throughout the cooking process to see how quickly the thermometers registered the temperature of the meat. We also tested for accuracy by placing each thermometer in a glass of ice water to see how quickly and precisely they measured the freezing temperature. We noted how easy the thermometer probes were to clean and the size for storage.
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original publish date for accuracy, pricing and availability. We stand by our list of top meat thermometer picks.
Digital Wired Probe Thermometer
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Analog Dial Oven Thermometer
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Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer
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Oven Thermometer
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Fridge/Freezer Thermometer
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Meat
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Folding Thermometer
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Digital Candy Thermometer
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Leave-In Meat Thermometer
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Instant Read Thermometer
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Digital Instant Read Thermometer
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Instant Read Thermometer
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Waterproof Instant Read Thermometer
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High Temp Instant Read Thermometer
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Refrigerator/Freezer Dial Thermometer
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Refrigerator/Freezer Digital Thermometer
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Oven Guide Thermometer
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Preset Wired Probe Thermometer
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Refrigerator/Freezer Tube Thermometer
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Rapid Response Thermometer
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Fridge/Freezer Thermometer
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Fridge/Freezer Thermometer
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Instant Read Thermometer
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Adjustable Stem Thermometer
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Safety Zone Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer
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Deep Fry Thermometer
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Leave-In Meat Thermometer
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Instant Read Thermometer
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Curved Candy/Deep Fry Paddle Thermometer
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Instant Read Thermometer
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PRO Candy / Deep Fry Thermometer
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Wired Probe Thermometer
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PRO Refrigerator / Freezer Thermometer
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Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer
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PRO Leave In Meat Thermometer
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PRO Oven Thermometer
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Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer
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Armored Thermometer
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Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer
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High Temperature Instant Read Thermometer
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Pivoting Display Thermometer
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Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer
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Digital Fridge/Freezer Thermometer
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Superbright LED Thermometer
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LED Readout Thermometer
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Surface Temperature Thermometer
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Candy/Deep Fry Glass Tube Thermometer
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Digital Probe Wire Thermometer
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Programmable Digital Candy / Deep Fry Thermometer
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Wireless Programmable Digital Thermometer
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Is ThermoPro Made in USA?
All of our products are designed / engineered in North America and manufactured in China.
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What instant
Peeping out of many chef's pockets is the ThermoWorks ThermoPop. The tiny little thermometer is a handy tool to have, especially thanks to its fast readings — give it three to four seconds — and accuracy within two degrees.
Is there a meat thermometer that actually works?
The best meat thermometer option is the Thermapen One; it's the most accurate with the fastest readings and lasting durability. Second best for the affordable price is the ThermoPop, a compact and fast probe thermometer that will give equally accurate readings fairly quickly every time.