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This thermometer instantly ascertains the temperature of foods, whether they're on the buffet line or being cooked. Its 1-inch dial, protected by a shatterproof plastic lens, displays temperatures from 0 to 220 degrees F. The thermometer comes with a pocket case and has a 5-inch stainless-steel stem. Should it seem to be off kilter, the thermometer can be recalibrated by twisting the hexagonal hub beneath the dial with pliers. --Fred Brack
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Taylor Precision 5989N Classic 1" Instant Read ThermometerTaylor Precision 5989N Classic 1" Instant Read Thermometer Features:; 1" dial thermometer; Range 0 °F to 220 °F; Red pointer; Shatterproof plastic lens; Stainless steel 5" stem; Exclusive Safe-T-Set " recalibration feature; Storage sleeve with built-in recalibration wrench.; Instant read 0 ş F to 220 ş F; Shatter-proof plastic lens; Convenient pocket case; Durable stainless steel stem; For use in meat; Lifetime warranty; 1" dial; Carded
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152 of 154 people found the following review helpful
There may be better instant read thermometers out there, but this has always done the trick for me, whether it's testing the water in baking bread or quickly finding out whether a roast is done. Its slender needle goes into hunks of meat quickly, and the whole thing is light enough that, if you are concerned that your burgers on the grill are properly cooked, you can easily put this in your pocket as you head to the back yard. Small note of caution for other dummies like me: the dial is under a plastic window, and so the whole thing should not go -in- the oven. For that, you want a meat thermoeter with a glass face.
90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Everyone talks about how convenient, versatile and simple this little thing is. It's great.
Information you might wonder about, and my coffee method:
- Size: It's about the length of a ball-point pen, and comes with a holder that looks like one. The head is about the size of a quarter.
- Speed: The needle moves a lot faster than the liquid in a candy thermometer. Instant-read it's not, unless you mean that you can instantly read the temperature after the needle stops moving. But it's still pretty fast, and as you see the needle slow down, you get a pretty good idea of where it's going to stop. Kind of like knowing where you'll stop when you hit the brakes. So, it gets more useful as you get used to it.
- Accuracy: I tried it with boiling water, and with an ice-water mix that had been shaken around. It's pretty accurate - accurate enough for most uses.
- Coffee: I use it mostly for making French pressed coffee. If you put boiling water in coffee grinds, you will likely get a bitter brew. I pick the pot right before it reaches a boil and use this little device to read 205 degrees F. Drop the water into a french press containing coarse grounds, and four minutes later you have excellent coffee. Thanks to this little guy I discovered that eyeballing the water in the kettle is not a good way to figure out the right temperature.
Information you might wonder about, and my coffee method:
- Size: It's about the length of a ball-point pen, and comes with a holder that looks like one. The head is about the size of a quarter.
- Speed: The needle moves a lot faster than the liquid in a candy thermometer. Instant-read it's not, unless you mean that you can instantly read the temperature after the needle stops moving. But it's still pretty fast, and as you see the needle slow down, you get a pretty good idea of where it's going to stop. Kind of like knowing where you'll stop when you hit the brakes. So, it gets more useful as you get used to it.
- Accuracy: I tried it with boiling water, and with an ice-water mix that had been shaken around. It's pretty accurate - accurate enough for most uses.
- Coffee: I use it mostly for making French pressed coffee. If you put boiling water in coffee grinds, you will likely get a bitter brew. I pick the pot right before it reaches a boil and use this little device to read 205 degrees F. Drop the water into a french press containing coarse grounds, and four minutes later you have excellent coffee. Thanks to this little guy I discovered that eyeballing the water in the kettle is not a good way to figure out the right temperature.
81 of 86 people found the following review helpful
You can keep your bulky & fragile digital readout probes, I'll take a good ol' thearmalcouple any day. I've tried various digitals & EVERY SINGLE ONE stopped working over time(no, not a dead battery). I've had dozens of similar probes as this Taylor model over the years & always lose them before they stop working. The only thing I don't care for is the soft plastic, somewhat bulky sheath. However it does have a notch for recalibrating so needle nose pliers aren't neccisarry.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
inexpensive? yes.
I really can't complain too much. This thermometer is very cheap, but I feel the meat probably cools by about ten degrees by the time the thermometer finishes its reading.
Published 1 hour ago by Pentheselaeia
don't buy this if you're using heat (in other words, don't buy it)
this thermometer worked well for a week or two, then one day, while grilling i noticed the whole face was warped. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Ben Hammond
It works well enough, but it is not instant
I bought this thermometer specifically because of the instant read claim. While this thermometer is far from instant, it still is much quicker then the other thermometer I was... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Mark Garety
Works as advertised, easy to calibrate
Works as advertised. Provides your temp readout quickly, and comes with a pocket clip that the probe slides into, or can be used to calibrate the thermometer. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Corey G
bookmarc
Just what I needed to replace a broken one. I'd give it 5 stars except for the cheap plastic sleeve that grips the thermometer so tightly, if it's clipped to your pocket, you will... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Marc E. Stevens
Works OK and Good Price
This was very inexpensive and I bought it as a filler to get free shipping. It works fine and is a good basic kitchen tool to have, but there are two major things to note before... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mary F
It only worked once
After I used it the first time, it shows 130 degrees sitting on my kitchen counter.
I've put it over night in my freezer and it showed 45 degrees the next morning. Read more
I've put it over night in my freezer and it showed 45 degrees the next morning. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Occasional Traveler
Love these
I own at least 10 of these. At least once a month my wife is good for destroying on in the garbage disposal. So I stock pile them.
Published 28 days ago by Cygarbuff
questionable accuracy
I ordered two of these at the same time to use for cheese making and soap making, where, in both cases, temperature is critical. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Sommers
meat thermometer
I keep the thermometer handy to check wellness on any meats that I cook. It has done the job perfectly.
Published 1 month ago by joe444
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