Last Thanksgiving, I thought I was all set to reheat my spiral sliced (precooked) ham in my Wolf duel fuel oven which has an oven probe. But I soon discovered that the probe only goes down to 160ºF (Cooks Illustrated and ThermoWorks recommends heating the ham to an internal temperature of 140º). I had to watch the probe temperature instead of conveniently setting the temperature I wanted and cooking the rest of the meal while I waited for an alarm to sound. So I ordered this ThermoWorks Cooking Thermometer and Timer that night and got it the Monday after Thanksgiving! This thermometer goes down to 32ºF and up to 392ºF (0ºC to 200ºC). The thermometer and timer controls are very intuitive to use. The nice thing about this thermometer is that I can leave the probe in the meat as it rests and watch the internal temperature. But the thermometer alarm only monitors the temperature while things are heating up: I can't set it to watch the temperature as the temperature of something cools.
The thermometer/timer has two magnets on the back so you can stick it on a metal surface (if it will take a magnet). But the thermometer/timer can also be placed on the counter and the display viewing angle adjusted. There is a slide switch on the back to change the display from ºC to ºF and the display changes even with the thermometer turned on. And it only uses one AAA size battery (it seems happy with my rechargeable Sanyo Eneloop). The timer goes up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. I like that the controls are not slow when I set the temperature or timer, something I've seen with my other timers. You know, you mash a button and the timer takes a long time to count up to the time you want.
I got the improved model (B) versus the A version that Cooks Illustrated tested. Among the improvements is a heat and water proof plastic sleeve that covers the wire as it enters the probe to help keep water out of the probe. It is important to keep water out of the probe when cleaning otherwise it will short out the probe. I ordered a Replacement Probe for TW362B Oven Thermometer along with my cooking thermometer and it was not the improved version (no plastic sleeve). The probe wire is about 45" long so it seems long enough so far for me to place the thermometer in a convenient place on my counter while the probe is in the oven.
The Thermometer and Timer is made in China.
PS: This is from the thermoworks.com web site about the probe:
Probe cables will withstand 500 F for short term use to allow for oven browning (so the probe can be put into a oven that is hotter than what the thermometer can read). The probe itself is rated to 392 F. The probe cable employs high temperature wires insulated with PTFE and protected by a stainless steel overbraid. The cable diameter is small to allow it to be closed in an oven door without creating a heat leak. The probe assembly is not completely waterproof and SHOULD NOT BE IMMERSED IN WATER. The tip of the probe tube can be run under a tap or cleaned with a damp rag. (Keep the cable dry.) Keep the probe cable away from heating elements, flames, coals, grill or oven racks - all of which can reach temperature far higher than 500 F. (There are no food-safe, affordable wire technologies that will withstand higher temperatures.) Avoid repeated kinking or twisting the probe cable which can break wires over time.
PROS:
It is inexpensive and accurate.
Gives you both a thermometer and timer for your cooking needs.
Pretty good range of cooking and food prep temperatures.
The controls are intuitive.
It only needs one easy to buy AAA size battery.
CONS:
I would be nice if I could set the thermometer alarm to watch the temperature as something is cooling.
4+ star item to consider
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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 2.9 x 0.75 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| ASIN | B0019R4HQQ |
| Item model number | TW362B |
| Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | May 19, 2008 |
| Manufacturer | DMDFJY |
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Best value out there
I bought two TW's about 1 1/2 years ago along with 2 extra probes for use exclusively in my smokers. Have been exremely happy with their performance. Yeah, I've had the probes fail, but keep in mind they are the weakest point on ANY temp monitoring device, and I knew that going in. In hindsight, the probe failures I've had have been my fault, either due to using in rain and snow, or allowing the cables to get kinked/pinched where they enter the smoker. I've used other temp monitors, but for the price, the TW's are the best out there. The replacement probe cost is also one of the least expensive I've seen. I consider replacement probe costs part of routine maintenance. Between the TW monitor and my older, "not so superfast" Thermopen, I'm able to produce some pretty darn good Que. Actually planning on getting 2 more so I can also keep an eye on the cooking chamber temps as well as meat temps. I would love to see TW offer either a remote monitor or bluetooth type capability so temps can be monitored from the comfort of my recliner, especially for those long pork butt or brisket cooks.
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