Reliable Smoking Thermometers?

[Coontail]

Looking to get a new thermometer since my Walmart one is getting off readings now. The wireless one's seem like a great idea but reviews are mixed.

What are some good Thermometers?

 

[Coontail]

Ignore, just saw meat smoking section. Do!

 

[homebrewer_99]

What kind of smoker do you have? I have a 22.5" WSM.

I use a DigiQ DX2 and a Maverick.

 

[Coontail]

I've got an offset smoker, one of the River Grills

 

[flars]

Can't go wrong with Thermoworks products.

 

[jrgtr42]

The Thermoworks are great. The Thermopen is an industry (and amateur) standard.
I use the RT600, fast enough and accurate enough for my use - smoking, BBQ and regular cooking.

 

[Temptd2]

Another vote for Thermoworks. I love their products. They're pricier, but worth it.

 

[Coontail]

Lol hurts my wallet to say this but im probably gonna go with thermoworks smoke

 

[homebrewer_99]

Lol hurts my wallet to say this but im probably gonna go with thermoworks smoke

When making spending decisions there's one thing to keep in mind: If you buy CHEAP...you buy twice. If you splurge the first time on the better item it will usually last longer than the 2 cheap ones.

 

[inkbird]

Looking to get a new thermometer since my Walmart one is getting off readings now. The wireless one's seem like a great idea but reviews are mixed.

What are some good Thermometers?

Why not try Inkbird IBT-4XS，with 4 probes， Bluetooth controller with APP，magnetic，rechargeable battery. Here is Amazon Link：https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Blue...rds=fireboard&qid=1553670220&s=gateway&sr=8-1

 

[ehk089]

Whatever you do, don’t buy an igrill. Was so excited to get that last year and the Bluetooth barely runs 15’ before it’s out of range.

 

[VApatriot]

I bought a Thermoworks 'Smoke' unit and I love that thing, I really like how the 'pit' probe clips on to the grill grate of my Weber charcoal grill.

 

[brew703]

Thermoworks are top notch but a bit pricey. I have a Maverick wireless (older model) and it works fine. The newer models are supposed to have better range.
The Inkbird one looks nice as well. Don't have one so cannot comment on how the BT/Wireless works.
I also have a cheaper BT thermometer that I got from Amazon. It's not an Inkbird and I can say it is junk.
Reviews on the Inkbird are positive. I would give that one a try. If i were in the market for another BT thermometer i would give Inkbird a try.

 

[lump42]

Lol hurts my wallet to say this but im probably gonna go with thermoworks smoke

Look at getting the waterproof needle probe too. I use it for my chefalarm to monitor strike water, mash, and boil temps. I can just toss it in since its waterproof. Low alarm works great for chilling too.

 

[VApatriot]

@Coontail - I just got an e-mail this morning from Thermoworks saying that open box versions of the Smoke unit are on sale for $76.00. Thought I would pass this along.

Link: https://www.thermoworks.com/Smoke-O...179344363423737181174530248318873813500004360

 

[Coontail]

Man this threads been getting whole lot of attention! I had ended up getting the igrill and it's been pretty good but as ehk089 said, the range is really short

Next thing will be to get a new smoker eventually

 

[VApatriot]

All I know is that I've got a couple racks of back ribs in the freezer calling to me and it's still too cold out to fire up the kettle grill... Global warming my a$$...

 

[NGD]

Whatever you do, don’t buy an igrill. Was so excited to get that last year and the Bluetooth barely runs 15’ before it’s out of range.

I have one of the igrill2’s and have to say its pretty damn solid. BBQ on the deck I can walk around the same story with no issues. 30-40ft woth a few walls in between. Only have a problem when I go to the far side of the next level.
Biggest complaint is lack of range and the settings are all pretty similar

 

[ehk089]

Yeah I’ve never gotten good range from my igrill...use my cheap $15 maverick from Home Depot more often.