The Thermapen ONE yellow is the fastest core thermometer in this range: you unfold the probe, prod it into the thickest part and have your reading in about one second. That saves not just time, it especially saves heat loss. The shorter your kamado's lid stays open, the more stable your session stays.
The bright colour is more than a style choice. Tools that stand out are harder to lose among chopping boards, cloths and dishes, and you can tell at a glance that it isn't lying next to the coals.
- Reading in about one second
- Folding probe with a thin tip
- Switches on automatically when unfolded
- Illuminated, rotating display
- Waterproof housing
What you measure with the Thermapen ONE yellow
Anything where core temperature matters: steaks and burgers, whole chickens, brisket and pulled pork, but also fish, bread and frying oil. Prod into the heart of the thickest part, stay clear of bone and thick fat, and take the lowest value you see. With thin cuts, insert it at an angle from the side so the tip ends up in the middle.
Maintenance
Rinse the probe briefly after use and dry it before folding it away, so no fat stays in the hinge. Don't leave the device on a hot lid or next to open coals. Check it occasionally in ice water with plenty of ice: that should read around zero degrees.
Want to monitor rather than prod, take a look at the ThermoWorks Smoke. Comparing is easiest in the bbq thermometers category, and more tools are in bbq tools.
