When baking a whole piece of meat, it is very important that it is well baked from the inside, as this will eliminate bacteria harmful to humans. In addition, it is very important not to overexpose it so that it is not dry. For this, a meat thermometer with a probe needle is designed. It will help determine the temperature inside the piece so that it can be completed on time.
What is it for?
A meat thermometer with a probe-needle (the photo of which allows you to see how the device looks in order to choose it correctly) makes it easy to control the baking process so as not to miss the moment when the dish is cooked.
This product will help determine the degree of readiness directly during baking, and for this you do not need to remove products from the oven.
How to use
The meat thermometer manual with a probe needle is quite simple. For quality work, you need to stick the probe deeper into a piece of meat, while trying to reach its middle. If it is on the bone, then the probe must be in contact with it.
Then you need to put a piece of meat in the oven or put on the grill. The digital product is heat resistant inside the oven. All measurements are immediately displayed on the device screen. It remains to look at these indicators so as not to miss the moment of readiness.
How to choose a product
There are many meat thermometers on sale with a probe needle. They differ among themselves in:
However, all of them are intended to facilitate the cooking process. Due to the wide variety of products, you can choose exactly the option that is fully suitable for all requests. An electronic meat thermometer with a probe needle is considered a very good device, since it can very easily penetrate the prepared dish and at the same time does not damage it at all.
There are 2 main types of thermometers, namely, digital and analog, each of which has its own specific advantages and disadvantages. An analog meat thermometer with a probe needle does not measure the temperature of the cooked dish accurately, the error can be several degrees.
The advantages of this product include the affordable cost and ease of cleaning. You can simply rinse it with water, without being afraid that it will get inside and cause a malfunction.
A digital meat thermometer with a feeler needle is slightly more expensive than analog types, but it has more accuracy and still has a lot of advantages. There are many varieties of them, however, the most popular types include:
- standard;
- with remote probe;
- infrared.
The standard meat thermometer needle has almost the same construction as the analog versions, since the probe is attached to the display, where the temperature value is displayed. This is the most simple and affordable form. Its disadvantage is that it has a lot of plastic parts, so the thermometer can not be placed in the oven when baking, as it simply melts. When the temperature rises, the display stops displaying information.
A thermometer with a remote probe is characterized in that the probe is not attached to the body, but mounted on a special cable. In addition, such a product has many additional functions, in particular:
- determination of readiness;
- sound signal;
- timer.
Infrared products allow you to measure the temperature of the prepared dish at a distance. They have some positive and negative points. Among the advantages, it can be noted that the thermometer allows you to measure temperature at a distance of up to several meters. It does not come in contact with food, therefore, it does not need to be washed. The disadvantages include the high cost of the product, as well as the fact that there may be certain errors in the measurement.
In order to choose this product correctly, you need to understand exactly what it will be used for, and also to study the instructions in advance.
Thermometers with heat resistant dial
The principle of operation of the thermometer with a heat-resistant dial is that the needle is inserted into the middle of a piece of meat so that it is located in the field of visibility. It is compact and comfortable. The spoke is quite thin, so just stick it into a piece of meat. It is suitable even for large pieces, since the spoke simply goes to the side.
Grill electronic thermometer
This product is characterized in that a tablet battery is required for its operation. It is worth noting that degrees on an electronic scoreboard are displayed in real time. His needle is quite long and thin, but the body is plastic and is afraid of heating.
It is ideal for grilling barbecue, as it is possible to very conveniently monitor the temperature inside the meat. In addition, it can be used in the preparation of yogurt, as well as tempering chocolate.
Meat baking thermometer
This is a very convenient and functional product, since the spoke is connected by a heat-resistant cord to the dial, which is carried outside the heating region. The signal is then sent to the main device.
A needle pierces a piece of meat to the middle, the dial is carried outside the oven. A certain heating temperature appears on the device. The device is located about 20 cm from the needle, it is small, it can even be carried with you.
The most popular types
There are many different thermometers that allow you to measure the temperature of the meat throughout the entire period of its preparation. A quite interesting product is the Boyscout device, which is distinguished by its ease of use. Due to the presence of a special long fork, you can measure the temperature during cooking and at the same time the thermometer is not exposed to strong heating.
An interesting option is the BEKA thermometer, which has a built-in timer, a heat-resistant housing. Data on the display is displayed almost instantly.
The Polder THM-515 is great for those who are keen on confectionery and don't need a too-functional appliance. It is able to withstand temperatures in the range of 40-200 degrees.