Digital Meat Thermometers

The best meat thermometer overall is the Thermapen ONE:

• Fast and accurate — ±0.3 °C accurate readings in just one second. Get steaks spot on, whip round batches of wings and sausages, and spot check every roast with confidence. 
• Made for professionals — IP67 waterproof, handmade in the UK and built to last, and supplied with a 5-year guarantee. Loved by professional chefs and home cooks worldwide.
• Intuitive display — Auto on/off when picked up or put down for ease of use. Backlit, rotating display for easy reading in any lighting and from any angle.

The best wireless meat thermometer is the RFX:

• Superior wireless tech — Built with radio frequency technology for powerful wireless readings over long ranges and no dropouts. 
• Ready for anything — IP69K waterproof. High-heat resistant. 50 hours of charge in 10 minutes. 
• Buildable collection — Add up to 50 wireless meat probes to your kit for multi-meat monitoring. Compatible with the Billows BBQ control fan for automatic temperature control.

For small cuts (steaks, burgers, wings, sausages)

• Hold the meat between a pair of tongs and probe the centre/thickest part, being careful not to push the probe through to the other side. 
• Check the thermometer reading. 
• Make sure to check a few items, as some can be cooked while others might be underdone. 

For big cuts (whole chickens and turkeys, roasting joints) 

• Push the meat probe into the thickest part of the meat (i.e. chicken breast). 
• Watch the temperature drop and then rise again as you move the thermometer through the meat — this helps find the coolest point. 
• Once you have checked that the thickest part has reached temperature, probe the meat in a few more places to make sure it’s cooked all over. 

Tip: Avoid bones and gristle, as they can give an inaccurate reading. 

You can leave a wireless or alarm thermometer probe in the oven while cooking, such as the RFX and DOT thermometers. However, plastic displays must stay on the outside of the oven. 

Instant-read thermometers like the Thermapen cannot be left in the oven while cooking.

Yes, a high-quality meat thermometer like a Thermapen is also perfect for candy. The Thermapen ONE reads temperatures up to 299 °C, making it ideal for confectionery such as toffee, caramel, and jam. Simply stir the probe through the liquid to check the temperature, avoiding the sides of the pan.