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Mack
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The Case for a Digital Thermometer
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2/23/2010 6:28:32 PM
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for your grill or smoker.
Aparently, the temp guages that come equipped on many/most smokers are crap. Mine was just that, crap.
The one time I used my new smoker on a Butt it came out sort of "medium". More fat thank expected and internal temp of 190* faster than expected. Factory thermometer never got above 250*.
Recently I fired up this smoker empty and let it heat for over 2 hours with medium flame (propane). Temp guage said about 240*. Stuck a digital thermometer probe thru the vent in the lid.
Actual cooking temp was not 240*, but 370*.
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roswellric
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The Case for a Digital Thermometer
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2/23/2010 9:33:01 PM
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I got one if these as a Christmas present and it might be what will solve your problem. Just remember you have to set the alarm temp at least 10 degrees ahead of how you want it.
This thing has a shielded cable that you run the transmitter outside your grill or oven and you have a portable wireless unit you strap on. That way you can drink beer fearlessly until the alarm goes off.
URL: digital BBQ
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Ulysses E. McGill
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The Case for a Digital Thermometer
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2/24/2010 11:41:48 AM
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Have you found it accurate? Does it give meat temp and grill temp or just meat temp? I've noticed that the stock temp gauge on my egg seems to be reading low too.
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roswellric
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The Case for a Digital Thermometer
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2/24/2010 1:54:28 PM
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I has a probe that goes in the meat. The dang thing talks to you too so if you have been visiting with Mr Budweiser too long it will interrupt you.
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roswellric
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And...
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2/24/2010 2:02:15 PM
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Sorry, I forgot to answer the rest of your question.. I don't think it gives ambient cooker temp but it is very accurate. I guess you could leave the probe out of the meat to first check the temp and then put it in to cook. learning to operate it will take you up the learning curve a bit but its not too bad. Typical Oregon Scientific stuff.
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Tall Cotton
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The Case for a Digital Thermometer
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2/24/2010 2:49:42 PM
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They're not terribly expensive so you could have two. One for ambient temp and one for meat temp. Not expensive is relative though. If you leave them out in the weather during the monsoon season, or if the dogs use them for chew toys, it can get pricey.:-D
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Little Talisi
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The Case for a Digital Thermometer
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2/24/2010 3:56:03 PM
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my children gave me two of the BGE digitals for my retirement. It has two probes, one internal meat and the other attaches to the grill rack. When I use them and also check the BGE buit in you get two grill temps one at grill level and the other higher in the oven. They have come in handy when doing multiple butts and chickens.
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Mack
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The Case for a Digital Thermometer
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2/24/2010 4:17:16 PM
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Already had one single probe that was very accurate, matched kitchen oven exactly.
Just ordered a two-probe (meat + smoker, or 2 meats) from Amazon for $38 incl. shipping. Maverick EL-7 model with remote alarm that alerts for too-low or too high cook temp and meat ready temp. Customer reviews were very good.
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John C
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the first thing I do with a new smoker
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3/18/2010 1:31:21 PM
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is ignore the factory thermometer.
I install a new one, at the level where the meat sits, immediately.
I also have a digital probe that I put in the meat. but I only do that when I am about 80% through my expected cook time.
Accurate ambient / meat temp measurement, IMO, is the #1 thing you can do to improve your smoking. I don't care how good your sauce or rub is, if cooked improperly, the Q will be subpar.
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