ThermoWorks has
ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special (Various Colors) for
$73. Shipping is $3.99.
Thanks to community member
tiiimdotcom for finding this deal.
Available Colors:- White
- Yellow
- Green
- Red
- Blue
- Orange
- Pink
- Purple
- Black
- Grey
Features:- High accuracy to ±0.7°F (±0.4°C)
- Includes NIST-Traceable calibration certificate with test data
- Foldaway thermocouple probe protects probe when not in use
- Use in either hand, display rotates for best viewing angle
- Includes Biomaster silver ion technology to reduce microbial growth
- 3,000 hour battery life (AAA Battery)
- Display temps in °C or °F
Top Comments
This is awesome for say tempering chocolate, but overkill for most home cooking when you can get 95% of the performance for 20% of the cost with a thermopop or other budget instant read.
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The plastic that holds the battery in on my thermopop broke recently after five years. I called and they sent a new plastic piece for free without any hassle. Obviously out of warranty but they still helped out. You definitely get what you pay for with them.
For those who are just casually into cooking, their Thermopop that usually goes for $30 is likely sufficient (and in my experience is still a step up from most other thermometers). Main difference is the need to turn them on and the longer time to get temp. I have given these to both my parents and in-laws and they love them.
"Clear" to others is often helped by a smiley, especially for slow ones like me
I will NEVER buy another POS thermapen.
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On a side note, I used to feel the same way about Harmony remotes ("who in their right mind spends $250+ on a remote...). That was until I set up a home theater got one (and especially after I got married and had luddite in-laws) . Now I can't imagine going back.
This is awesome for say tempering chocolate, but overkill for most home cooking when you can get 95% of the performance for 20% of the cost with a thermopop or other budget instant read.
This said, I also use this for all my grilling needs and a ton of inside cooking needs. For smokers, you really need a probe (as you say) but having this is super handy. All other needs, this is the mainstay.
Update: Sorry, just RE-read your post as I was through a little shade and want to clarify as I'm trying to disagree with nuance. It's about your budget and value. You can buy a cheaper thermometer that won't read as fast, accurately and you'll have to replace many times before this. If you can afford it, or you want to give someone a really nice gift, grab this.
MK4 is a definite improvement over the old model in some seemingly minor improvements which make its use definitely more convenient. In addition, the MK4 uses AAA batteries, vs. button types with the old one.
For me the majority of use is in reheating leftovers. Just reheat it to the safe temp, no more overheating and drying it out. Of course, I do use it in initial cooking, too.
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