Everything under control! Meat thermometers at a glance

Trust is good, control is better - this old saying also holds true when it comes to perfectly cooked meat or fish. When the grilled food should not be overcooked or still raw when served, which is not recommended for taste and/or health reasons. The perfect doneness of a steak is also not the same for everyone and can put the grill master under a lot of pressure if he wants to meet every guest's individual wishes exactly.

Of course, if you grill a lot, you will gradually get an idea of ​​whether the right cooking level has been reached. But this really takes a lot of practice. Therefore, it is advisable to use a core temperature gauge, which gives reliable information about the cooking level of the respective dish. After all, it is annoying if you have treated yourself to a high-quality piece of meat and then cannot enjoy it 100%. There are different systems on the market. Some, such as the Steakchamp, show the three most important cooking levels for the steak: "medium rare", "medium" and "medium well", others measure the core temperature to the exact degree throughout the entire cooking process and transmit the result to your cell phone or tablet via Bluetooth and/or WiFi. With a probe thermometer, you can temporarily check the core temperature in the shortest possible time. A quick response time of the thermometer is important so that the lid does not have to be left open for long and the cooking chamber does not lose unnecessary heat. The needle should be thinner so that too much meat juice does not leak out. Two or more sensors are useful, as this allows you to check several pieces of meat at the same time, or you can use one of the probes to check the cooking chamber temperature, as the lid temperature of the grill can differ considerably from the grill grate temperature. FIRE&FOOD shows the most popular thermometers on the market with their specifications and advantages.

Overview of grill thermometers:


Meater Block

Model Meater Block

scope of delivery

1 wooden charger including OLED display, 4 Meater probes

Battery life

over 24 hours of continuous cooking,
alternatively micro USB power connection

Possible probes

up to 4

Measuring range

Core temperature of food up to 100°C, ambient temperature up to 275°C

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

both/increased range through built-in WLAN repeater

Miscellaneous

“Stand-alone” mode (cooking without a smartphone via touchscreen), no cables, electronics are located in the sensor, accompanies you step by step through the cooking process, 2-year guarantee

Price (RRP)

299 euros

Website

www.meater.com
Available with free bookazine HERE in the shop!

GrillEye Pro Plus

Model GrillEye Pro Plus

scope of delivery

GrillEye Pro plus, Grill Eye sensors, Li-Ion battery with 2500 mAH, USB Mini charging cable, 2 holding clips for sensors, quick start guide

Battery life

up to 48 hours per battery charge

Possible probes

up to 8

Measuring range

-50 °C to 300 °C

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

both/cloud service

Miscellaneous

The thermometer is magnetic and can be attached to the grill

Price (RRP)

99.90 euros

Website

FireBoard 2 Cloud Thermometer

Model FireBoard 2 Cloud

scope of delivery

FireBoard 2 thermometer, charger, 1 ambient sensor, 2 food sensors, grill clip, quick start guide

Battery life

up to 30 hours per battery charge

Possible probes

up to 6

Measuring range

-18 °C to 300 °C

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

both/cloud service

Miscellaneous

1 year warranty

Price (RRP)

219 euros

Website

Maverick XR40

Model Maverick XR40

scope of delivery

1 wireless thermometer transmitter, 1 receiver, 2 hybrid sensors, 2 grate clips

Battery life

not specified

Possible probes

up to 2 sensors

Measuring range

0 °C to 300 °C

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Transmission range up to 160 m

Miscellaneous

Easy programming, preset temperatures for the most popular types of meat, alarm when the target temperature is reached, easy-to-read display

Price (RRP)

69.90 euros

Website

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Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub

Model Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub

scope of delivery

1 Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub, 2 sensors, charging cable, mounting clamp for the grill grate

Battery life

up to 20 hours

Possible probes

up to 4

Measuring range

up to 300 °C

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

both

Miscellaneous

Notifications for turning and serving, cooking level countdown, up to 80 selectable recipes, integrated magnet for attachment

Price (RRP)

157.49 euros

Website

MiniX by TMS

Model MiniX by TMS

scope of delivery

1 Mini Stick, 1 MiniX charger

Battery life

up to 8 hours, charge level can be checked in the app

Possible probes

the app supports up to 8 thermometers simultaneously

Measuring range

inside up to 85 °C

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Bluetooth range up to 80 m

Miscellaneous

With a length of 9.5 cm and a diameter of 5.5 mm, this very compact Bluetooth meat thermometer can be combined with its big brother The MeatStick

Price (RRP)

104.95 euros

Website

www.themeatstick.de
Available with FREE bookazine HERE in the shop!

SuperFast Thermapen MK 4

Model SuperFast Thermapen MK 4

scope of delivery

thermometer

Battery life

Up to 3000 hours battery life, low battery status is displayed in good time

Possible probes

1

Measuring range

49.9 °C to 299.9 °C,
Determines the temperature in 3 seconds

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

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Miscellaneous

available in 10 bright colors, display automatically rotates 360 degrees, reacts to the existing lighting conditions by switching the lighting on and off, intuitive operation, fast and precise

Price (RRP)

69.95 euros

Website

Moesta Thermometer No.2

Model Moesta Thermometer No.2

scope of delivery

thermometer

Battery life

not specified

Possible probes

1

Measuring range

-50 °C to 300 °C with a deviation of +/- 1 °C, response time 3-4 seconds

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

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Miscellaneous

good readability due to illuminated display, quick handling, practical magnetic holder

Price (RRP)

29.90 euros

Website

3-Color LED Steak Thermometer

Model 3-Color LED Steak Thermometer

scope of delivery

1 sensor, 1 activator

Battery life

modern LED and battery technology for 10–20 years of use at 1–2 steaks per week

Possible probes

1

Measuring range

the 3-colour LED flash shows the 3 most important cooking levels (medium rare, medium & medium well)

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

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Miscellaneous

Can be used on the grill at high temperatures (up to 500 °C for a short time). Robust and safe thanks to the high-quality stainless steel housing. The black activator is magnetic and can be stored on the refrigerator door, for example.

Price (RRP)

39.95 euros

Website