Cooking Thermometers

There is no question that you absolutely need a cooking thermometer, especially if you cook meat, poultry, fish and fresh produce.  Food safety is a top concern in many areas, particularly because the quality of food can sometimes be inadvertently compromised by the lack of proper handling.  If you must invest in one kitchen thermometer today, why not consider a wireless cooking thermometer?  Its functionality allows you more independence, particularly because you really don’t have to be stuck in front of a stove – literally.

Features to look for

Wireless cooking thermometers are remote thermometers.  They are usually designed for continuous use.  A probe is inserted into the food and stays there to monitor the changes in the temperature.  The probe is connected to a sensor, which then transmits to a receiver.  The receiver features the display (usually an LCD panel where information can be read) and the control, which allows the cook to set and change the settings.

In most cases, a wireless cooking thermometer is equipped with a timer and an alarm.  The timer is used to set the desired cooking length while the alarm is used to alert the cook when the cooking is done.  These functions are usually built into the receiver, which is portable enough to be carried around or placed in a remote location.

The distance at which the receiver may be placed away from the sensor will vary.  Some models are capable of transmitting and receiving at 75 feet while others can still function at 150 ft.  The distance that the receiver is capable of receiving makes wireless cooking thermometers a favorite choice for cooking outdoors and for people who like to multi-task while cooking.

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Filed under: Cooking Thermometers | May 21st, 2009.