Does the thermometer read internal meat temps?
576319
It is not intended for food. Works great for "is it hot in here, or is it just me"
576320
The thermometer reads external temps. You need what firefighters use is a thermal temp.
576321
The device reads the external temperature of objects. To read internal temps of meat, you would need to use a meat thermometer which is inserted inside the meat, revealing internal temperature.
576322
This device works wonderfully, but it measures the EXTERNAL temperatures of whatever it is pointed at. I use it to check the wheel bearings on my trailers, etc.
850243
There is a meat select button and a "taste" button for the degree of your desired cooked level. Also, printed on the probe protector plastic sheath tube are the various meats and suggested temperatures for your taste. Or you can ignore all that and just use the probe to determine the temperature of the meat you are cooking, grilling, broiling, etc.
1932656
As others have said, it probably will not do what you are probably looking for since it will only provide a surface temperature. However, if you want to know the temperature of a frying pan, or the interior of an oven, or the inside of your freezer, theses are all things the unit can do.
1932660
Although I haven't tried it I believe it would work. But it would only measure the surface temp of the food. Not the interior temp.
1512117
Sort of, but it is still not that easy to read. My recommendation to you would be not to buy it. Mine only works intermittently and it shows temps ranging from way too high to way too low. For some reason at times it totally shuts down when inserted into the meat. To make a long story short it worked as it was supposed to for only about a week. I finally broke down and purchased a Therma Pen instant read thermometer for $96 (I haven't received it yet). I can only hope I have a better experience with the Therma Pen. So far I haven't had a good experience with any thermometer I have ever purchased and I have no idea why that should be! Sort of, but it is still not that easy to read. My recommendation to you would be not to buy it. Mine only works intermittently and it shows temps ranging from way too high to way too low. For some reason at times it totally shuts down when inserted into the meat. To make a long story short it worked as it was supposed to for only about a week. I finally broke down and purchased a Therma Pen instant read thermometer for $96 (I haven't received it yet). I can only hope I have a better experience with the Therma Pen. So far I haven't had a good experience with any thermometer I have ever... » Read More Sort of, but it is still not that easy to read. My recommendation to you would be not to buy it. Mine only works intermittently and it shows temps ranging from way too high to way too low. For some reason at times it totally shuts down when inserted into the meat. To make a long story short it worked as it was supposed to for only about a week. I finally broke down and purchased a Therma Pen instant read thermometer for $96 (I haven't received it yet). I can only hope I have a better experience with the Therma Pen. So far I haven't had a good experience with any thermometer I have ever purchased and I have no idea why that should be! « Show Less
499947
It can only read surface temperatures. For meat you would need a probe type thermometer.
1094860
I'm not sure if I understand the question. Are you asking if you can preset meat temperatures? Or are you asking does it track the temperatures as they increase? If the latter, then there is a graph showing the temperatures increasing. If the first question, I would have to check.
1533839
This product is only meant to read surface temperatures. To get accurate body temperature readings, they must be taken internally.
144230
It has a built-in oven thermometer hanging at the top. It's face is pointed upwards, so you can read it without opening the oven. I've had my oven for a couple years and have done LOTS of cooking with it. It seems that the built-in thermometer is no longer accurate: it often reads high. I don't tend to worry about it...the food cooks just the same. If you are not using the entire shelf for your pot, you could add a regular oven thermometer or use a meat thermometer inside your pot if you're not satisfied with the built-in one.
1894777
The thermometer works well on roasts and thick steaks and chops. A two inch penetration is not unreasonable. thinner meats don't need a thermometer, visual inspection is better for smaller cuts anyway. The product works as designed. ~ Matt
327339
Note that this device and others like it, are only displaying an external temperature, for cooking chicken, pork etc it is recommended to cook to an internal temperature of "__" to do that you would need a basic grill or oven thermometer with the spike that can stab the food and measure internal temperatures.A quick google search found: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/MeatTemperatureChart.htm That webpage about halfway down lists fish, poultry, pork, and beef products to include internal temperature ranges for most levels of "done".If you point the laser at glass (for example a reptile cage, or oven window) you're only going to get surface temperature of that glass on the outside, and not temperatures beyond the glass. Note that this device and others like it, are only displaying an external temperature, for cooking chicken, pork etc it is recommended to cook to an internal temperature of "__" to do that you would need a basic grill or oven thermometer with the spike that can stab the food and measure internal temperatures.A quick google search found: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/MeatTemperatureChart.htm That webpage about halfway down lists fish, poultry, pork, and beef products to include internal temperature ranges for most levels of... » Read More Note that this device and others like it, are only displaying an external temperature, for cooking chicken, pork etc it is recommended to cook to an internal temperature of "__" to do that you would need a basic grill or oven thermometer with the spike that can stab the food and measure internal temperatures.A quick google search found: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/MeatTemperatureChart.htm That webpage about halfway down lists fish, poultry, pork, and beef products to include internal temperature ranges for most levels of "done".If you point the laser at glass (for example a reptile cage, or oven window) you're only going to get surface temperature of that glass on the outside, and not temperatures beyond the glass. « Show Less
2035534
I never used it that way, but I suppose it could be an instant-read thermometer since it's meant to be inserted into the meat to get internal temp. FWIW, I never use this thermometer anymore and wish I had sent it back. Neither the meat end, nor the oven end are accurate in my Chargriller Akorn. I calibrated the temps using 3 other thermometers I have and this one was off way too far to be used.
1326894
The dual answer is yes. The device has both a clip on sensor for oven temp as well as an internal probe for reading food temp. Both temps are simultaneously displayed. The accuracy seems spot on.
877236
Not without cutting into the meat. The beam only measures what it comes in contact with measuring the surface temperature although cutting down onto the meat exposes a new surface. Also, the surface conditions of any object affects the reflected light and the reading by a few degrees. Experiment with it, boil water (212 F) Measure the water then & put a flat black and a shinny object in the water until they've stabalized and measure again.
162487
Meat thermometer. I use the igrill when I cook. It's awesome and I can use it in all my cooking.
797062
If it did would you buy it right now?... it doesn't have a thermostat... I'm Not going to put my meat thermometer inside...lol
1512118
Sort of, but it is still not that easy to read. My recommendation to you would be not to buy it. Mine only works intermittently and it shows temps ranging from way too high to way too low. For some reason at times it totally shuts down when inserted into the meat. To make a long story short it worked as it was supposed to for only about a week. I finally broke down and purchased a Therma Pen instant read thermometer for $96 (I haven't received it yet). I can only hope I have a better experience with the Therma Pen. So far I haven't had a good experience with any thermometer I have ever purchased and I have no idea why that should be!