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Ok, you guys know I'm a thrift store freak and cheap SOB. Found this at Goodwill yesterday. Another Target store return. Not sure why. Didn't know Taylor made one like this. Got it for 4.99. Took a chance on it. They're one of the few places I can return it, if it doesn't work.
I was impressed with a number of features. Fold away probe, nice digital screen and backlit too. When you first turn it on, it works as a regular thermometer in Fahrenheit, or can be switched to Celsius. With another hit of the “on” button it has preset meat temperatures for rare, medium-rare, medium and well-done for beef, pork, poultry and lamb. It was nice that you weren't stuck with the preset temps, but had the option.
It is a little bigger than my Thermapen, and the probe is only slightly thicker. Ergonomically designed. It fits nicely in your hand.
How well does it work? Well, room temp was in the low 70's. Took about 6 or 7 seconds to get to 210.8 in boiling water. 211 is the boiling point here. Took about 6 or 7 seconds to to hit 33.2 in ice water. (If I waited about another 6 seconds it would drop to 32.6.) Did it numerous times. Temps weren't all over the place and I could go from boiling to ice, and vice versa with the exact same results. It's slow, but consistent.
Target sells them for 19.99.
http://www.target.com/p/taylor-plast...al+Thermometer
Amazon price varies. So do the reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Connois...t+thermometers
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Commerc...ef=pd_sim_hg_5
Would I buy one if I hadn't gotten it for a deal? Probably not. Owning a Thermapen will do that to you. Wouldn't recommend it for comps. Hehe. As slow as it is, it's not the best for the backyard smoker, either. If you can get away with holding the door open that long, or you're on a tight budget, then go for it.
But.....it would work fine in the kitchen. I think this could be an affordable gift for say a young person, or couple, just learning to cook. They'd learn safe cooking temps, and might give you a little piece of mind. I have just the young couple in mind for this one.
I was impressed with a number of features. Fold away probe, nice digital screen and backlit too. When you first turn it on, it works as a regular thermometer in Fahrenheit, or can be switched to Celsius. With another hit of the “on” button it has preset meat temperatures for rare, medium-rare, medium and well-done for beef, pork, poultry and lamb. It was nice that you weren't stuck with the preset temps, but had the option.
It is a little bigger than my Thermapen, and the probe is only slightly thicker. Ergonomically designed. It fits nicely in your hand.
How well does it work? Well, room temp was in the low 70's. Took about 6 or 7 seconds to get to 210.8 in boiling water. 211 is the boiling point here. Took about 6 or 7 seconds to to hit 33.2 in ice water. (If I waited about another 6 seconds it would drop to 32.6.) Did it numerous times. Temps weren't all over the place and I could go from boiling to ice, and vice versa with the exact same results. It's slow, but consistent.
Target sells them for 19.99.
http://www.target.com/p/taylor-plast...al+Thermometer
Amazon price varies. So do the reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Connois...t+thermometers
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Commerc...ef=pd_sim_hg_5
Would I buy one if I hadn't gotten it for a deal? Probably not. Owning a Thermapen will do that to you. Wouldn't recommend it for comps. Hehe. As slow as it is, it's not the best for the backyard smoker, either. If you can get away with holding the door open that long, or you're on a tight budget, then go for it.
But.....it would work fine in the kitchen. I think this could be an affordable gift for say a young person, or couple, just learning to cook. They'd learn safe cooking temps, and might give you a little piece of mind. I have just the young couple in mind for this one.
for steering your co-worker on the right track :-)
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