Wireless Cooking Thermometer

What is a wireless cooking thermometer?  Many advertisements use the phrase, “wireless”.  Are there any, that actually have a cord, or wire, that plug into an outlet?  The standard, low-tech meat or candy thermometers, that have been around for many years, do not have wires.  So, they are “wireless”, and Grandma had one.  The newer, high-tech digitals with probes, timers and pagers are all “wireless”.  They are battery powered.  But, what is that thing that connects the probe to the to the control unit?  Is it a wire?  They are made of stainless steel.  Are they “wireless” with a wire?  Some have multiple probe features.  This would mean multiple wires.  Yet, they are advertised as “wireless”. The infrared, non contact thermometers do not have wires.  They are battery powered, as well.  Given these facts, it would seem, all cooking thermometers, marketed for consumers, are “wireless”.  The term “wireless” is used by advertisers to convince the consumer that he, or she, is getting something more or better.  This is intended to entice the consumer to make a purchase.  It is an advertising gimmick. 

However, a wireless cooking thermometer is a necessity in the kitchen and at the grill.  Using a thermometer will ensure that food is prepared to perfection for delicious dinners every night.  A few of the most popular “wireless” thermometers are:             

1. The CDN Insta-Read Meat and Poultry Ovenproof Thermometer:  This wireless cooking thermometer has an easy to read temperature gauge with stainless steel housing and a stainless steel probe with cover sleeve.  It resembles the one Grandma had.  It displays accurate temperature readings in Fahrenheit and Celsius.  This thermometer is 5½ inches    in length and the gauge is 1¾ inches in diameter and it comes with a 5 year warranty.   The Insta-Read thermometer is available online from Cutleryandmore for $9.95.

2. The Taylor 1479 Five Star Wireless Cooking Thermometer & Timer:  This wireless cooking thermometer is manufactured by Taylor, world leader in precision tools.  This thermometer is programmable and has an easy to read bright blue LCD display.  It has a remote pager to alert the cook when the food is cooked to perfection.  The pager features an audio alert, as well as visual and vibration alerts.  It has a range of 200 feet, allowing the chef a lot of freedom from the kitchen or grill.  The unit comes with a six inch stainless steel probe with a 48 inch wire.  This wireless cooking thermometer is available from Partshelf for $21.95.

A “wireless” thermometer is a great tool to use for preparing delicious meals.  Cooking the food, particularly meat, to the proper temperature ensures the food is safe to eat as well.