ThermoPro TP19 Waterproof Digital Meat Thermometer

Is the ThermoPro TP19 Waterproof Digital Meat Thermometer worth it?

Yes, for anyone who cooks meat and wants to stop guessing. The ThermoPro TP19 is a fast, waterproof instant-read thermometer with a large display that rotates for left- or right-handed use. If you want to monitor a roast or smoker for hours without opening the lid, buy a leave-in probe thermometer instead.

What it does well

ThermoPro rates the TP19 for readings with in a few seconds, which matters more than it sounds. Every second the grill lid or oven door is open costs heat, and a fast thermometer lets you check and close quickly.

The display rotates automatically depending on how you hold it, which makes it easy to read for left-handed cooks and at awkward angles over a grill. The manufacturer also describes it as waterproof, so you can rinse it under the tap without worrying about water getting inside. A magnet on the back lets you store it on the fridge or grill.

Using it correctly

Insert the probe into the thickest part of the meat, away from bone, which conducts heat and gives a false high reading. For th in cuts like chicken breasts or burgers, insert from the side so the tip sits in the center.

Remember carryover cooking. Large roasts and thick steaks keep rising several degrees after leaving the heat, so pull them a little before your target temperature and let them rest.

Its limits

It's not a leave-in thermometer. Leaving it in a hot oven or smoker will damage it. For long cooks like brisket or a holiday turkey, a wired or wireless probe thermometer that stays in the meat is the right tool, and many cooks own both.

Accuracy can drift over time on any thermometer. Check it occasionally in ice water, which should read freezing, and calibrate it following the manual if it's off.

Getting the most from it

• Check the thickest part of the meat and keep the tip away from bone.
• Pull large roasts a few degrees early to allow for carryover cooking.
• Test accuracy in a glass of ice water every few months.
• Never leave it in the oven or on the grill; use a leave-in probe for long cooks.

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Buying advice: meat thermometers

• 1Instant-read suits steaks — chicken and spot checks. Leave-in probes suit roasts and smoking. Wireless probes suit grilling while you're away from the cooker.
• 2Good instant-read thermometers settle in about 1 to 3 seconds. Slower models need longer in the meat.
• 3Look for accuracy with in about ±1°F. Test in ice water (32°F) and recalibrate if your model allows.
• 4A th in probe tip leaves smaller holes. A backlit, auto-rotating display helps at night and for left-handed cooks.
• 5Bluetooth range drops through walls and grill lids. Wi-Fi models avoid range limits but need setup.

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