A lot of discussion recently regarding internal temperatures for meat so just wondering what thermometers you are all using.

I have never used a thermometer at all so this is all new to me.

Thanks.

To just do a periodic check I use a straight one from Aldi. Not there fancy bbq ones.

For leaving in to constant monitor I have been trying a Matador from Bunnings. Download a app and set it to your phone to monitor but limited range max 15 m.

Set the app once and it dropped out so just go out and check when I need to. It also has a habit of turning off after a few hrs.

The two show the same reading when I have used them together.

May need to check them in the old glass of ice water and see how they read.

Hi

I had a looked at the Matador and was paranoid the cable might melt or damage due to the weight of the lid (plus heatbeats)

So it works alright over a camp oven?

The one I have is a Lakeland, I bought mine at the Good Guys for about $30.00. Works really well.
JP you can use a bit of wire under the lid where the lead comes out.
Muzz 

JP have not used it in a camp oven, would just use the straight probe if I lift the lid to check

Bear wrote on May 18^th, 2020 at 12:35pm:

JP have not used it in a camp oven, would just use the straight probe if I lift the lid to check

Me too. Very simple and cost only a couple of dollars. Takes up no space and doesn't use batteries.

I was in Bunnings at Toowoomba the other day and they didn't have any of the Matador in stock.

I use the matador thermometer. Have had it for a couple of years. The app you put on your phone is useless unless you're sitting within a few metres of the thermometer, but i use it as a temperature reference. Have found it pretty accurate, especially when cooking chicken, I take it off the heat when still juicy rather than cooking it too long like I used to.

I was in the BGSFOS today and picked up one of the single probe bluetooth Matador jobbies.

Now all I need is a break in the weather to be able to light something to test it on   :)

JP wrote on May 18^th, 2020 at 11:42am:

Hi I had a looked at the Matador and was paranoid the cable might melt or damage due to the weight of the lid (plus heatbeats) So it works alright over a camp oven?

Welcome to the forum Jason.

Thanks Buddy

I have still much to learn, only been in to CO for 2 months

So appology in advance for newbie type of questions

JP wrote on May 25^th, 2020 at 1:29pm:

Thanks Buddy I have still much to learn, only been in to CO for 2 months So appology in advance for newbie type of questions

We are all still learning here mate.
Don’t be shy to ask, as someone else may benefit from the answer as well.

Aart

If anyone is interested Aldi have this one on special next Wednesday 15 July for $9.99

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-wed-15-july/wednesday-detail-wk29/ps/p/high-tech-digital-kitchen-thermometer/

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HI Derek
Thanks for the information. I will have a look next week when shopping.
regards Kev

Hoping to pick up a couple but will have to be there at opening.

Hopefully ALDI over this way have it as well. Wouldn't mind a cheapy to throw in the camping box and leaving my more expensive one at home. Thanks for sharing Derek

I bought a couple of these Aldi ones today.

Small issue:
Do not use the Probe near open flames or inside a closed oven. The oven door must remain open when making a measurement"

That takes away much of the usefulness.

Thank you for the information Colin
regards Kev ;)

Did not see that so I will be taking mine back, thank you