Food Thermometers

In a nutshell, a meat thermometer is a kitchen gadget that helps you check the internal temperature of cooked meats like beef, pork, poultry, and fish. Its primary purposes are to make sure your food is cooked just right - avoiding overcooking and undercooking, while also ensuring it reaches a safe temperature to kill harmful bacteria and prevent foodborne illnesses.

1. Safety: Prevents foodborne illnesses by ensuring meats reach USDA-recommended temps, like 165°F for poultry.
2. Precision: Achieve perfect doneness and deliver restaurant-quality results at home, such as 145°F for a medium-rare steak.
3. Consistency: Avoid overcooking or drying out meats.

In short, investing in a meat thermometer is a smart choice for both your health and the enjoyment of your meals.

INKBIRD offers a variety of cooking thermometers to cater different needs. When choosing, consider your cooking style, budget, and preferred features. Here’s a quick breakdown:

1. Wireless Meat Probe: As our top recommendation, it covers almost all your cooking needs. Being completely wireless, you can leave it in the oven, stovetop, smoker, grill, or even in the air fryer.
2. BBQ Thermometer: Designed for outdoor grilling, this device is also great for indoor cooking. It typically contains two or more temperature probes to monitor status of different meats.
3. Instant-Read Thermometer: A classic tool for measuring food temperatures, which provides quick and precise readings.
4. Smoker Fan Controller: If you have a grill or smoker such as Kamado or Big Green Egg, this is your best choice. It intelligently adjusts wind speed based on your grill’s condition and the food’s temperature.

Yes, most INKBIRD food thermometers are equipped with Bluetooth and/or WiFi connectivity, enabling you to remotely monitor the internal food temperature using the INKBIRD app on your phone.

Yes, INKBIRD thermometers are all about making things easy for you. Its intuitive app not only lets you monitor your cooking process from anywhere, but also offers preset menus and customizable options. You’ll even get notifications when your meal is ready. Plus, features like large clear screen and magnetic back make it even easier to use.

For meat, insert the probe into the thickest part, avoid bone, fat, and gristle. For poultry, insert the probe probe into the thickest part of the thigh, again avoid bone. For liquids, ensure the probe is submerged but not touching the bottom of the pot.

Yes, as the best meat thermometers, they are designed for high accuracy. Most models boast accuracy within ±1°F/0.5°C, ensuring your food is cooked to perfection and safe to eat.

It is best to calibrate your kitchen thermometer with an ice bath or boiling water method before each use. Alternatively, you should calibrate it at least once a week or after any bumps or drops. For detailed instructions, check out: How Often Should a Food Thermometer be Calibrated?

All INKBIRD wireless thermometer probes and some certain models are IP67 waterproof, and can be cleaned in the dishwasher after use. For other non-waterproof models, you can clean the probes with warm soapy water, but avoid immersing the cable and unit in water.

We provide a 1-year no-return warranty and 30-day no-questions-asked return for all cooking thermometers, so customers can buy with confidence.