Cooking meat can be stressful, even for those who are experienced in the kitchen. But a great thermometer takes the guesswork out and ensures perfection every time. Still, not all models are created equal. Meater’s Bluetooth-enabled smart thermometer is a superior tool that just so happens to be on sale for more than 30 percent off right now, making it only $55. Best of all, if you (a last-minute shopper) want to give it as a truly thoughtful gift to the cook in your life, it will arrive before Christmas.
Unlike the versions you stick in toward the end, consistently checking as the temperature inches up, the Meater has two built-in sensors that feed information to your phone. One reads the internal temperature of the meat and another measures the ambient temperature of the oven or grill. And you can preprogram it to alert you when your chicken or roast reaches a specific temperature — a truly foolproof system. Even Tom Colicchio loves it.
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