I suspect those avid BBQ lovers among us will already know this, but I believe that meat thermometers are the number 1 BBQ tool. I realize that in a marketplace as huge as the world of BBQ, this is a big statement. The truth is that there are literally hundreds of worthwhile BBQ accessories (some more so than others) and many of these useful and valuable items could be considered as equally important. However let me state my case.
If we consider the absolute end goal of having a BBQ is to produce properly and well cooked meats that are succulent and full of flavor, then meat thermometers are the perfect guide. They don’t lie about the meat temperature, don’t misinterpret, don’t exaggerate the results, don’t mislead, and don’t misconstrue…Meat thermometers simply tell it as it is, precisely and accurately.
Tips for Using Meat Thermometers
- A meat thermometer can be used on all meat types including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and any game meats you wish to barbecue.
- Good meat thermometers generally will have a meat temperature guide displayed on the thermometer face which will indicate suitable temperature ranges for particular meats and poultry.
- Meat thermometers can be used effectively to determine the cooking time of larger cuts of meat.
- Remember to never leave the meat thermometer in the meat while it is cooking.
- Insert the thermometer into the meat towards the end of the cooking time and leave it in for a few minute or until the temperature stabilizes.
Many accessories can make using and cooking with a BBQ easier and more productive, but it’s hard to think of an accessory that by using will directly influence the outcome of the actual safety, standard and quality of the cooked meat…Meat thermometers can help you get these results.
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