bbq meat thermometer australia

 bbq meat thermometer temperatures

Meat thermometers are an essential piece of kit in the kitchen, but whether you need an old-school analog or fancy Bluetooth digital one depends on what you want to do with it.When barbequing it is important that correct temperatures are kept to ensure your meat of choice is cooked to perfection. The use of a meat thermometer, temperature probe or guage is highly recommended to measure both the temperature within the bbq and also the internal temperature of your meat.

Ovenproof thermometer

These should be inserted into the meat before it goes into the oven or onto the barbecue, with the dial facing forward so you can read it easily.

Pros: You don't need to open the oven to check the temperature, so the oven temperature should remain constant. 

Cons: We found many models had the Fahrenheit measurements in larger font than the Celsius or had small font overall, which could make it tricky to read through the oven door. 

 

Digital probe thermometer

These have two parts: a probe that's inserted into the meat, and a digital display that sits outside the oven. They're connected by a slim cable. 

Pros: You can constantly monitor the internal temperature of the meat without having to open the oven, and the digital display can be easier to see than an analogue oven-safe thermometer that has to be viewed through the oven door. 

Cons: These thermometers can be more expensive than basic models, particularly if they have extra features like alarms and timers. 

 

Digital smart thermometer

Some digital probe thermometers also connect to an app on your smartphone via Bluetooth. 

Pros: Theoretically, you can monitor your roast pork while you're out of the kitchen. 

Cons: Bluetooth thermometers are usually more expensive than other types. Using Bluetooth connectivity may not give you the range you need.

Instant-read thermometer

These can either be digital or analogue.

Pros: Digital instant-read thermometers are often cheaper than digital probe thermometers but still offer a 0.1°C measurement accuracy. 

Cons: To use these, you need to pull the meat out of the oven and insert the thermometer to get a reading. This can affect the oven's temperature and could lengthen cooking time.