Our favorite leave-in probe thermometer is our longtime recommendation: the ThermoWorks ChefAlarm. We love its intuitive controls, responsiveness, and versatility—it's great for roasting, smoking, ...

Its thermistor sensor has an impressive temperature range of -58 °F to 572 °F (and a cable that can withstand 700 °F for short periods of time), which is a wider range than many other probe ...

I've used digital meat probes plenty of times, but often, when I need to use them, the battery is dead. When it works, the display is hard to read and takes around 5-10 seconds to get an accurate ...

If the thermometer doesn’t have a probe, it can be placed about 2 inches to the side of the food and about 1 inch above the grill grates to get an accurate reading of the grill temperature.

In this review of smart meat thermometers, Consumer Reports says these kitchen tools are a nice option for cooks who revel in tech and a perfectly cooked cut of meat.

After testing 36 digital instant-read and probe thermometers for our guide to the best meat thermometers, four of our five recommendations are ThermoWorks products. What makes the Thermapen One ...

Shopping for a thermometer? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our thermometer buying guide to make an informed choice.

Dial instant thermometers have a thicker probe and use a bimetallic coil to provide a temperature reading within 20 seconds of insertion. Disposable meat thermometers are single-use tools to ...

For long, slow cooking, a wireless thermometer can take the hassle out of monitoring temperature. “If you’re cooking something like a brisket, which can take 12 hours, you can put the probe in ...

After testing 11 probe thermometers for this guide, we think the ThermoWorks Dot (center) is the best for most people. Photo: Caroline Enos A good probe thermometer should quickly and accurately ...