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5 Top-Rated Thermometers For Smoking Meat

Preparing beautifully smoked meats is as much an art as a science. Regarding the science part, an accurate thermometer is your best friend.

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Without a precise thermometer, trying to produce excellent barbecue is a lot like flying a plane. Except, you’re blindfolded, upside down, and all the instructions are in French. 

Thankfully, once you can get accurate temperature measurements from your smoker and meat, you’ll be able to focus on the art of smoking.

Today, we’re going to look closely at the five best smoker thermometer options on the market so you can start producing juicy, delicious, and flavorful meats.


ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer

Effective, economical, and intuitive are three words that come to mind when describing the TP20 from ThermoPro.

ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer
Source: https://buythermopro.com/product/tp20/

This thermometer offers a lengthy wireless range, dual probes for accurate ambient and internal temperatures, and audible alarms when your meat reaches temperature or if there’s an issue with the thermometer. 

Setting up the thermometer is a breeze, and there’s no syncing required. All you need to do is throw in four AAA batteries, and you’re ready for action.

The dual step-down probes offer accurate temperature measurements to 572°F, and it’s correct to within 1.8°F.

For home cooks looking for accuracy and a fair price, the TP20 could be ideal for you.


Meater Plus

The Rolls Royce of meat thermometers, the Meater Plus, took the world by storm when it hit the market a few years ago.

Meater Plus
Source: https://store-us.meater.com/products/meater-plus

This thermometer promises to provide your most accurate cook yet while eliminating the annoying wires that still tether most “wireless” thermometers. 

The design of the Meater Plus puts it in a league of its own, with one probe providing both internal and ambient temperatures and relaying them to your phone in real time.

The companion app for your smartphone is incredibly helpful for cooking and learning. 

My only concern with this model, since it requires WiFi for most features, it won’t be very useful if you’re cooking off the grid. 


ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Thermometer

For home chefs mainly concerned with getting accurate temperature readings from the meat in the smoker, the Thermapen ONE from ThermoWorks is tough to beat. 

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Thermometer
Source: https://www.thermoworks.com/thermapen-one/

This simple and intuitive thermometer forgoes probes and the bells and whistles typical with most of the best smoker thermometer options.

You’re left with an exceptionally accurate thermometer that provides lightning-fast readings. 

The Thermapen ONE provides an accurate reading in under a second, and it’s accurate to within half a degree when measuring temps up to 572°F.

The Thermapen ONE is shockproof and waterproof, and the display rotates for easy viewing in any direction. 


Weber iGrill 2 Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer

The iGrill 2 from Weber is an excellent all-around pick as the best smoker thermometer.

Weber iGrill 2 Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer
Source: https://www.weber.com/US/en/accessories/grill-tools-and-cookware/igrill-2/7203.html

It offers enough advanced features to keep the techies happy. Meanwhile, if all you need is an accurate temp readout, the iGrill 2 is happy to provide that as well. 

This thermometer includes two probes and a simple receiver with a bright LCD screen that provides temperature readouts.

You can add two additional probes to the unit, which is especially helpful when you have multiple pieces of meat on the smoker and still want an accurate ambient temperature readout. 


Fireboard FBX11 Smoker and Grill Thermometer

Fireboard has been pushing the envelope of thermometry with its cloud technology and impressive list of features.

Fireboard FBX11 Smoker and Grill Thermometer
Source: https://www.fireboard.com/shop/fireboard-2/

The FBX11 allows you to run up to six probes for accurate temperature measurements up to 752°F, and the ambient probe is threaded for attachment directly to the wall of your smoker. 

One of the standout features of the FBX11 is its data logging capabilities, which keeps all the information about everything you cook stored for later.

If you’re like me, and you obsessively pour over your notes to see what went right and wrong on a particular cook, this feature alone makes the FBX11 the best smoker thermometer.

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Written by Brian Nagele

Brian attended West Virginia University, then started his career in the IT industry before following his passion for marketing and hospitality. He has over 20 years experience in the restaurant and bar industry.

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