Thermapen Recipes

Temperature-based recipes and cooking guides featuring Thermapen thermometers. Get inspiration for how to use your Thermapen to cook perfectly to temperature.

Sort by:

A Guide to Cooking Oil Smoke Points

Posted in: Tips, Advice & Info

5765 Views

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. Knowing the smoke point helps you choose the best oil for every cooking method.

Read more
6 Tips for Competing in Your First BBQ Competition

Posted in: BBQ, Meat, Tips, Advice & Info, Team Temperature

3894 Views

Nothing can fully prepare you for your first BBQ competition. Any cooking competition is tough, but it’s even tougher when you’re dealing with the unpredictability of fire.

Read more
Genevieve Taylor’s Whole Grilled Plaice with Green Butter

Posted in: BBQ, Fish, Chefs

5127 Views

Enjoy this sneak peek plaice recipe to celebrate the launch of Genevive Taylor’s latest book SCORCHED: The Ultimate Guide to Barbecuing Fish. Check out our SCORCHED bundle to get a copy of the book plus a limited-edition Thermapen ONE for all your fishy grilling adventures.

Read more
Genevieve Taylor’s Miso and Sesame Tuna Steaks with Wasabi Ginger Mayo

Posted in: BBQ, Fish, Chefs

4699 Views

Enjoy this sneak peek tuna recipe to celebrate the launch of Genevive Taylor’s latest book SCORCHED: The Ultimate Guide to Barbecuing Fish. Check out our SCORCHED bundle to get a copy of the book plus a limited-edition Thermapen ONE for all your fishy grilling adventures

Read more
BBQ Brisket Detroit Pizza

Posted in: Baking, BBQ, Meat, Chefs, Thermapen Father's Day Recipes, Team Temperature

4648 Views

Detroit pizza is very unique. It is characterised by a crispy, crunchy cheese exterior but a soft, airy interior topped with cheese, sauce, and often pepperoni. It’s one of the most versatile styles of dough, and can be topped with absolutely anything.

Read more
How to Tell if Pork is Cooked

Posted in: Meat, Tips, Advice & Info

8283 Views

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 restaurants and on TV shows, the rules can be confusing.

Read more
Mike Tomkins' Neapolitan Pizza

Posted in: Chefs, Tips, Advice & Info, Family & Kids, Team Temperature

4886 Views

Mike Tomkins' Neapolitan pizza recipe features some temperature guidance for your dough, to help you create a consistently perfect crust every time you recreate this pizza. You can use your Thermapen to check your water and dough temperatures, but you'll also need an infrared thermometer, like the Pizza IR, to make sure your pizza oven is nice and hot, ready for your pizza.

Read more
The Science of Resting Lamb

Posted in: Meat, Lamb, Tips, Advice & Info, Team Temperature

5378 Views

When meat is removed from the oven, it continues to rise in temperature for some time afterwards. This is called carryover cooking. With red meat like lamb, this impacts whether you get the rare, medium or well-done result you’re looking for.

Read more
Carrot Cake Traybake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Posted in: Baking, Chefs, Sweet Treats

4972 Views

This carrot cake traybake recipe is made extra special with an easy Swiss meringue buttercream topping. If you like your carrot cake with walnuts, this is the recipe for you. My Kitchen Drawer topped her carrot cake traybake with the delicious crunch of chopped walnuts and some extra grated carrot.

Read more
Focaccia Barese

Posted in: Baking, Tips, Advice & Info, Team Temperature

6505 Views

Enjoy the authentic flavours of Puglia with this Focaccia Barese recipe by chef Mike Tomkins. Hailing from the heart of Bari, Italy, Focaccia Barese is a cherished culinary tradition known for its simple yet delicious ingredients and rustic charm.

Read more
Best Meat Thermometers for Air Fryers

Posted in: Meat, Tips, Advice & Info

8418 Views

Using a meat thermometer on any dish will ensure your food is safely cooked. But it also helps you to avoid overcooking, so you get a nice juicy result. This is whether you're cooking in an oven, pan, BBQ or in an air fryer.

Read more
Air fryer Chocolate Brownies Two Ways — Cakey & Fudgy

Posted in: Baking, Chefs, Sweet Treats

5370 Views

When it comes to brownies, are you team cakey or team fudgy? My Kitchen Drawer shares how to make both with this quick, easy and delicious air fryer brownie recipe. When making brownies in the air fryer, there are only a couple of small differences between getting the cakey or fudgy result you want.

Read more