A recent review has evaluated 12 meat thermometers, with nine selected as top performers for home cooking. The testing process involved both hot and cold calibration methods using boiling and ice water, followed by practical cooking tests with beef burgers and roasted chicken legs.
The Heston Blumenthal Precision by Salter was identified as the best budget meat thermometer. It demonstrated high accuracy in calibration tests and was praised for its 18cm long probe, which is suitable for various cooking tasks including jam making and deep-frying. However, its 30cm length with the cover on was noted as potentially awkward for storage.
For those seeking a wireless option, the Typhur Sync Gold dual-probe thermometer was highlighted. Despite some initial calibration discrepancies in water tests, its cooking performance was described as excellent, consistently producing perfectly cooked burgers and chicken. The device features a base that charges the probes and acts as a monitor, alongside an easy-to-use app and a strong, long-range signal.