Thermapen Recipe Inspiration — Cook Perfectly to Temperature

Why Meat Keeps Cooking as It Rests (And What to Do About It)

April 30, 2025

Have you ever removed your meat from the heat at the perfect temperature, only to find it looks overdone once you slice into it? The reason for this is carryover... Read more...

Steak Cooking Chart: Temperatures & Tips

February 14, 2025

Getting your steak spot on can be tricky—each cut varies in size and fattiness, making every cook different. They also typically cook very quickly; your steak can go from perfection... Read more...

8 Essential Temperatures For Baking Like a Professional

October 8, 2024

Eight temperatures every baker should know for creating consistently perfect bakes. Read more...

An Introduction to Wood Pellet Grills with Traeger

October 8, 2024

At Thermapen we believe in achieving consistently perfect results using smart cooking. One brand who shares these values is Traeger Grills. A high quality grill and thermometer work hand-in-hand to... Read more...

A Guide to Cooking Oil Smoke Points

July 4, 2024

Smoke point is the temperature at which an oil starts to smoke and break down. When oils reach this temperature, they can release harmful compounds and lose their nutritional value.... Read more...

How to Tell if Pork is Cooked

April 30, 2024

Pork doneness is a bit of a controversial topic. UK food guidelines are clear — it should be well done all the way. But with medium-rare pork popping up in... Read more...

The Ultimate Turkey Cooking Guide

August 25, 2023

Cooking a turkey can send fear rippling through the hearts of even the best home cooks. Will it defrost in time? Do I brine it? What even is brining? Is... Read more...

A Temperature Guide to Perfect Pizza Dough

August 14, 2023

One of the greatest reasons for using temperature to guide your cooking, whatever you're making, is consistency. Just like choosing a particular brand of ingredient because you like the taste... Read more...

How to Cook in the Wild

June 7, 2023

Wild cooking is a fantastic opportunity to cook delicious, sustainable foods using natural methods, all while connecting to nature. We wanted to learn more about this way of enjoying food,... Read more...

Six Tips for Cooking the Perfect Quiche

May 2, 2023

Quiche is a UK summer staple and the official dish of King Charles’ coronation this year. Whether it's for a light weeknight meal, a family picnic or a celebratory street... Read more...

3 Batch Cooking & Leftovers Tips to Save Money on Food

January 20, 2023

There are so many reasons to try batch cooking. Or, simply portioning out leftover food so you have lunch or dinner ready for another day. Better yet, instead of taking... Read more...

Five Easy Fakeaway Ideas for Flavoursome Nights In

January 17, 2023

There are loads of great reasons to make your usual Friday night takeaway yourself: it's fun, saves money, and is usually healthier. Plus, it's actually easier than you might think,... Read more...

30 Chefs' Cooking Tips Everyone Should Know

September 6, 2022

This year we are celebrating 30 years of Thermapen. To commemorate this big birthday, we have gathered 30 of the best cooking tips and tricks that have been shared with... Read more...

How to Rest Meat — The Ultimate Guide

March 31, 2022

Why is resting meat important? What difference does it make to the quality of the food? What is the best method for resting meat? MasterChef finalist 2021 Mike Tomkins answers... Read more...