I'm really interested in Thermoworks, but since they don't sell on Amazon, I'm gonna have to go in a different direction for now. I've heard of Maverick for years, and I have a basic one from Home Depot, but I've learned quickly here that I need something a little more substantial. The question is: if I buy a Maverick ET-732, is that enough, or would there be additional benefits to adding an instant read thermistor like the DT-09GG?
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Smokers / Grills- Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker
- PBC
- Grilla Silverbac pellet grill
- Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado (SnSK)
- Masterbuilt Gravity 560
- Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Cabinet
- Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)
- Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (light blue)
- Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")
- Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")
- Brinkmann cabinet charcoal smoker (repurposed)
Thermometers- SnS 500 4-probe wireless
- (3) Maverick XR-50 4-probe Wireless Thermometers
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- Thermapen MkII, orange & purple
- ThermoPop, yellow, plus a few more in a drawer for gifts
- ThermoWorks ChefAlarm (wife's)
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- ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2
- ThermoWorks fridge & freezer therms as well
Accessories- Instant Pot 6qt
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- a couple BBQ Dragons
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- Fav other beers: Zombie Dust (an IPA by 3 Floyd's Brewing), Austin Bros IPA, DAB, Sam Adams regular, Third Shift amber or Coors Batch 19, Stella Artois
- Fav cheap beers: Pabst, High Life, Hamm's & Stroh's
- Most favorite beer: The one in your fridge
- Wine: Red- big, bold, tannic & peppery- Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Sangiovese, Syrah, etc
- Whiskey: Buffalo Trace, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's, Old Forester 1870, Elijah Craig Toasted, Basil Hayden's. Neat please.
- Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
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It depends on what your main type of cooking is. Generally I'd say an instant read is equally as important as a leave-in. But if all you cook is ribs and brisket, you might not need an instant read. Where they shine is burgers, chops, steaks, etc. You can temp multiple pieces of meat that you want to take just over the safe level but not miles beyond like a brisket. I'm happy with the Mav 732. You'd be happy with the Smoke too but my main issue is even though they're nicer and a little easier to use, I don't personally feel they're $40 better.
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Charbroiled Tru Infrared gas grill
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Thanks, Huskee. I think my question came from hearing a lot of members rave about the Smoke, but I don't recall them mentioning Thermapens very much. It makes a little more sense to me now. I do tend to cook both low and slow proteins as well as steaks and chops, so it seems like I should go for both types. The 732 is a given, but now I need to take a closer look at the instant reads.
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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
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Weber Genesis S330 with GrillGrates
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Accessories ranging from a Vortex to bear claws.
I prefer to have both a leave in and instant read. I like to confirm the leave in with an instant read in case maybe I didn't place the leave in correctly (too close to a bone, maybe not exactly in the center etc.). I have both the ET-732 and the Smoke. My first ET-732 died after 3yrs. So no complaints there. However, I do prefer the Smoke. It's a little easier to set and you can set your alarms up AND down. If you accidentally over shoot your target degrees for the alarm on the ET-732, you have to keep going up and come completely back around to your target. For the money though it's killer.
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- May 2014
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- Clare, Michigan area
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Follow me on Instagram, huskeesbarbecue
Smokers / Grills- Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker
- PBC
- Grilla Silverbac pellet grill
- Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado (SnSK)
- Masterbuilt Gravity 560
- Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Cabinet
- Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)
- Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (light blue)
- Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")
- Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")
- Brinkmann cabinet charcoal smoker (repurposed)
Thermometers- SnS 500 4-probe wireless
- (3) Maverick XR-50 4-probe Wireless Thermometers
- A few straggler Maverick ET-732s
- Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth (in box)
- Smoke X4 by ThermoWorks
- Thermapen MkII, orange & purple
- ThermoPop, yellow, plus a few more in a drawer for gifts
- ThermoWorks ChefAlarm (wife's)
- Morpilot 6-probe wireless
- ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2
- ThermoWorks fridge & freezer therms as well
Accessories- Instant Pot 6qt
- Anova Bluetooth SV
- Kitchen Aide mixer & meat grinder attachment
- Kindling Cracker King (XL)
- a couple BBQ Dragons
- Weber full & half chimneys, Char-Broil Half Time chimney
- Weber grill topper
- Slow 'N Sear Original, XL, and SnS Charcoal Basket (for Jumbo Joe)
- Drip 'N Griddle Pans, 22' Easy Spin Grate, and Elevated Cooking grate, by SnSGrills
- Pittsburgh Digital Moisture Meter
Beverages- Favorite summer beers: Leinenkugels Summer & Grapefruit Shandy, Hamm's, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold
- Fav other beers: Zombie Dust (an IPA by 3 Floyd's Brewing), Austin Bros IPA, DAB, Sam Adams regular, Third Shift amber or Coors Batch 19, Stella Artois
- Fav cheap beers: Pabst, High Life, Hamm's & Stroh's
- Most favorite beer: The one in your fridge
- Wine: Red- big, bold, tannic & peppery- Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Sangiovese, Syrah, etc
- Whiskey: Buffalo Trace, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's, Old Forester 1870, Elijah Craig Toasted, Basil Hayden's. Neat please.
- Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About me
Real name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan- near Clare. (dead center of lower peninsula)
Occupation:- Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
If you need Amazon and think you might want a cheaper instant-read, check out this one from Maverick: https://www.amazon.com/Maverick-PT-5...mazingribs--20
$40.
Here's Bill's review on it, it gets Gold! https://amazingribs.com/thermometers...mometer-review
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So, I ended up buying both the 732 and the PT-55 on Amazon through the links here. Haven't had a chance to use either yet, but I'm already having an issue with the 55. It's got one of those typical operations for coin-style batteries where you use a coin or something similar to unlock the compartment to install the batteries. Except on this 55, the top doesn't come off when its unlocked. I've emailed Maverick three times so far with no response.
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Weber Summit Kamado with SnS and Vortex.. Broil King Baron, Primo Oval Junior. Primo XL. Love grilling steaks, ribs, and chicken. Need to master smoked salmon. Absolutely love anything to do with baking bread. Favorite cool weather beer: Sam Adams Octoberfest Favorite warm weather beer: Yuengling Traditional Lager. All-time favorite drink: Single Malt Scotch
I sold my Maverick once I got the Smoke. I have two Thermapens, and I never looked back after buying those. I also have a Thermopop which I like a lot, if you are needing a less expensive range.
Oh right, you said you needed Amazon. The Lavatools instant read on this site is a good choice as well.Last edited by Thunder77; April 26, 2018, 08:42 AM.
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The Thermapen is an absolute must or other quality instant read. There is simply no question about it. It's a safety issue and food quality issue.
If I had only one it would be a Thermapen because we don't always s cook outside. We cook in ovens and on stoves too, say Staek, chicken thighs, fried chicken, burgers, meatballs etc...
thermapoop and the RTC600C pocket thermometer can each be had for less than $30.00.
Themoworks charges 6 bucks or less for shipping and their products are superb IMHO.
Good luck.
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