This next-level meat thermometer makes a thoughtful gift for any food lover ... but there's no shame in snagging it for yourself. (Amazon)(Amazon)
As we enter prime cookout season, I'd like to let you in on a little secret: Making a steak that doesn't resemble your dog's rubber chew toy is easier than you'd think. You need the right tools, of course, as the best way to achieve your preferred level of doneness is by checking the temperature. That's why this rare Memorial Day deal on the top-rated Meater Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer is worth checking out. This high-tech gizmo takes all the guesswork out of grilling, roasting and baking by letting you know both the internal and external temperatures of the foods you're preparing.
One Yahoo writer and her husband tried it out, saying they've "never grilled better meat — it almost feels like cheating." (Check out her full Meater Plus review for more.) Know a home cook who could use a foolproof method for ensuring their famous ribs are nice and juicy? Look no further.
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Pulled chicken, pulled pork — delicious to eat, but sort of a pain to make. Not anymore! This viral gadget is equipped with teeth for you to lay your meat on, as well as a lid with two handles that you place over top and move in a shimmying motion. (Don't worry, it has a nonskid base.) In mere moments, your meat will be shredded and ready for your barbecue guests.
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A dull knife just won't cut it when it comes to efficient (and safe) slicing and dicing. If you'd rather not shell out for a whole new set of blades, you can hone the ones you already have courtesy of this nifty tool.
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This handy tool typically retails for $99 and doesn't often go on sale. That said, it's currently down to $79 thanks to an on-page coupon, which is the best price I've seen since last summer. And when expensive steaks are on the line? You want to ensure they're edible, or else that's just money down the drain.
How does the Meater Plus differ from other meat thermometers? As mentioned, it reads the internal temperature of whatever you're cooking, as well as the external temperature to ensure the heat source is at the appropriate level. Sure, there are some people who rely on the old finger test to let them know when their meat is done, but in order to be truly accurate, using temperature as a gauge is your best bet.
What makes this wireless thermometer so nifty is the fact that it's extremely hands-off, allowing you to take care of other prep work while the meat cooks, rather than babysitting it. To use, you'll want to make sure the included AAA battery is inside and pair the thermometer to your phone via the Meater app. Once you've placed the probe into the meat, you'll be able to read the temperature on the app to see how close it is to the target temp for whatever you're cooking. And if you have to step away, it'll send you alerts throughout the cooking process, as long as you stay within 165 feet.
The colorful app interface is super user-friendly: You'll just let it know what you're cooking and the doneness you're going for, and it'll take care of the rest. You'll be able to see three temps — internal, target and ambient — at the top, along with a countdown to let you know how much cook time remains. So long, chewy chicken!
Another cool feature? It can read external temperatures up to 527°F. Plus, you'll get up to 24 hours of use on a single charge, and the included wooden charger is rather aesthetically pleasing. Hate cleaning after a meal? (Don't we all?) This waterproof thermometer is dishwasher-safe to save you some time, and its magnetic backing means you can store it on the fridge between charges for easy access.
Over 34,000 Amazon customers have given the Meater Plus their five-star seal of approval, so you know it's doing something (or, many things) right.
"Got this for my dad for Father's Day," said a thoughtful gift-giver. "We weren't sure we used it correctly when we made London broil on the grill, but took it off when the timer said to, and it was perfectly cooked exactly to the temperature we entered. I was pleasantly surprised."
"No more mis-steaks," wrote a "pun-ny" purchaser. "I like the versatility of the probe. I can now monitor the internal temperature of my steak to make sure it is medium-rare. No more under- or overcooked steaks ... I can literally just leave it while I'm doing other things around the house. It tells me when it's almost at the proper temperature and when to take it out."
And it's not just for meat, according to this buyer: "[I] tried this out when baking my sourdough bread. [I] baked the bread in a Dutch oven covered for 30 minutes, then removed the lid and inserted the Meater probe for the final bake to reach the internal temperature of 200°. The app alerted me when the bread was finished, it worked perfectly."
Several reviewers shared this user's sentiments regarding the size of the probe. "The only complaint I really have is that the probe could be a bit thinner for use in thinner cuts," they said. "Other than that, I really like the Meater. I used it last with sous vide and it did awesomely."
"Almost perfect," wrote a final fan. "My only complaint is the noise level on the app is too low. If I’m off doing something, I want an alarm I can hear!"
Once you've got your perfectly cooked chicken or pork, shred it up in no time, courtesy of this fun tool.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
