Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:12:54 GMT

Last update: Well, nothing like holiday sale ads. I bought a bone-in-ribeye roast this weekend. Did it much more basic than the last time, just a Penzey's English Prime Rib Rub this time. I did smoke it over hickory for a half hour before I turned the rotisserie on. I set the thermometer to 130 degrees. This time is seemed to go up in 1 and 2 degree increments, which is just what I expected and hoped for. When it hit 130, I pulled it. After resting for a half hour, it was a PERFECT medium rare. The thermometer seems to work fine and definitely works well on the rotisserie. I'm happy and would recommend it.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:27:12 GMT

Update: the jury's still out. I had never tried a tri-tip with a thermometer and on a rotisserie and it was not the riight the thing to throw on a spit so I finished cooking it on the grill the way I usually do. This week I'll pick up something else and try it. So far though, when I did try it on the tri-tip it seemed to go up in smaller increments so I have high hopes this time.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:54:10 GMT

OK, got a replacement thermometer from the company, so I will try it again. Made my rub already for the tri-tip. We'll see how the Maverick works this time! I've never tried tri-tip using the rotisserie but this should be an interesting experiment.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (smoklahoma)

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:54:34 GMT

I know it isn't wireless but my thermopen is worth it's weight in gold.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:39:32 GMT

I was quite careful about where I inserted it so I don't think that was the problem. It was as far away from everything as I could get it. In the first photo, that's only the tied-on fat cap that was hanging over the end.

When I spoke with the mfr. he said it should update constantly, which is what it was not doing.
In the second photo, you get a better idea of where it was. I pushed it in pretty straight so it shouldn't have touched anything.

My only question, which maybe someone could answer, is this----should the probe have been further out towards the edge of the meat? I thought it should be close to the center to ensure cooking all the way in, but I am open to advice. I was afraid that if I had it too close to the edge of the meat that it would show cooked while the center was still raw. What do you think?

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (Foodbme)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:41:30 GMT

EdSails

OK, so here are the results of the roast test.

http://www.roadfood.com/F...-and-pics-m643618.aspx

I am going to not make comments about the thermometer yet, until I receive a new one from the manufacturer. After several phone calls it has been returned for replacement at MY expense. I will report back after that.

I've been thinking about your problem and here's 2 possibilities to answer the question:

The probe could have been in a section of fat, or,
The probe could have been touching a bone.

If a thermometer is not exclusively in meat, it will give you a false reading.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (applesd)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:40:02 GMT

Oh man, I've been looking for a good bbq thermometer too, almost too many to choose from in this thread. :)

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:02:12 GMT

OK, so here are the results of the roast test.

http://www.roadfood.com/F...-and-pics-m643618.aspx

I am going to not make comments about the thermometer yet, until I receive a new one from the manufacturer. After several phone calls it has been returned for replacement at MY expense. I will report back after that.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:21:20 GMT

Ok, I figured I might as well do a whole thread on tonight's attempt with the new thermometer.

http://www.roadfood.com/F...499&mpage=1#643499

Next thing I try will be on Sunday, when I'm going to do a good-sized roast for some family and friends on the rotisserie. That's what I really bought this thermometer--to be more accurate on large cuts of meat----so it will be interesting to see how it does with something in the 4 to 6 pound range.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:33:41 GMT

bartl

EdSails
Well, I did smoke my first pastrami on Sunday!

Which end do you light?

It was a point cut----so I guess you light the pointy end!

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (bartl)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:14:17 GMT

EdSails
Well, I did smoke my first pastrami on Sunday!

Which end do you light?

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:31:38 GMT

Well, I did smoke my first pastrami on Sunday!

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (MiamiDon)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:18:16 GMT

Discuss ribs, brisket, pulled pork, smoked meat and other BBQ you’ve encountered during your search for Roadfood BBQ.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (mar52)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:03:05 GMT

Very cool to know that about the Rotisserie thermometer.
Thanks!

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:48:16 GMT

Kewl....we'll compare notes!

http://www.newegg.com/Pro...p;Tpk=Maverick%20ET-75

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (Foodbme)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:34:48 GMT

EdSails

Yes, that is the idea. Only one I've seen that actually does.

EdSails,
THANX! for the pictures! My order goes in tomorrow!

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:21:01 GMT

Yes, that is the idea. Only one I've seen that actually does.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (mar52)

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:24:41 GMT

Okay.... does that thing rotate with the rotisserie?

I use a NU-Temp

They also work great for reading the outside air temperature when inside.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:15:22 GMT

OK, here it is. I got it from Newegg.com for $36.99. Shipped the same day I ordered it. Set up and ready to go----I think I'm going to try it with Cornish Game Hens tomorrow. Otherwise, I'll pick up a pork roast and report back on how it does.

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:20:16 GMT

Thanks, foodbme,
I had been thinking of trying to do that with this one, since I have a collar where the spit rests and then maybe tape the transmitter to the handle, but this seems like the exact solution without me needing to cut a slit in the existing collar. Think I'm gonna order one!
Ed

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (MiamiDon)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:54:20 GMT

Recipes & Cooking Techniques

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (Foodbme)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:56:42 GMT

EdSails

Foodbme,
This is a subject that's drven me crazy. I do a lot of cooking with the rotisserie on my grill and looked for exactly what you want. I never found it. I bought this a few weeks ago:

but I still haven't opened it because it won't do the rotisserie. Good luck on the hunt-----I'll wait to open this until I see if you had any better luck than I did!
Ed

ED!
I think I found one!
http://www.partshelf.com/maverick-et-75.html
Also Googled "Maverick ET-75 Remote Wireless Rotisserie & BBQ Thermometer" and they sell it on Amazon.com

Re:Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (EdSails)

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:08:22 GMT

Foodbme,
This is a subject that's drven me crazy. I do a lot of cooking with the rotisserie on my grill and looked for exactly what you want. I never found it. I bought this a few weeks ago:

but I still haven't opened it because it won't do the rotisserie. Good luck on the hunt-----I'll wait to open this until I see if you had any better luck than I did!
Ed

Quest to find a GOOD BBQ Thermometer (Foodbme)

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:33:33 GMT

I've been on a quest to find a GOOD BBQ thermometer that is completely wireless so I can use it on my meat that put on a Rotisserie. One that goes round & round with the meat and does not require a wire to the unit. Obviously it transmits a signal to a reciever outside the grill. This may be one source. Does anyone have any experience with wireless thermometers?
http://www.amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/thermometer_buying_guide.html