I am about to make the case for a thermometer that costs $114.00.
I know. That's a lot of money for a thermometer.
But as the daughter of an engineer who always taught me to buy the best when it comes to tools, I guarantee you won't regret spending the money because this is the best (and last) thermometer you'll ever buy. sometimes. .
Photography by Danielle Sykes; food styling by Liz Neily
of Thermapen ONE is an intelligently designed, high-precision digital thermometer that is as essential a part of a baker's tool kit as a needle or a whisk. In the kitchen, I use this thermometer when I'm cooking candy, marshmallows, fudgeAND jam, as well as creams of all kinds. I break out the thermometer to measure the temperature of the flour, water and air temperature when baking bread to determine desired dough temperature. I use it for that measures the temperature of my baked goods to make sure they are cooked all the way through. And, of course, I use it to determine the doneness of my steaks and fish.
Yes, I hear you say, we know what a thermometer is for! But what exactly justifies the price of this one?
For one, the Thermapen ONE has the fastest response time of any digital thermometer on the market. While smaller thermometers can take 10 to 20 seconds to register the temperature (by which time your caramelized sugar may have passed the desired doneness and started to burn), the Thermapen ONE does it in seconds. It also has pinpoint accuracy unmatched by other thermometers, some of which can be up to eight degrees (a make-or-break difference when it comes to silky creams or other cooked creams, which can be boiled if they fight a lot). The Thermapen is also capable of measuring temperatures between -58°F and 572°F. There is nothing, or at least nothing in the kitchen, cannot maintain the temperature.
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And while the thermometer is accurate and fast, it's also simple to use. It has a large digital display that turns on automatically and the numbers on the display rotate so you can read the display at any angle, in any lighting condition. The Thermapen ONE has a retractable probe, so it can be easily stored in a drawer, and when you pull the probe, the thermometer turns on automatically. If you leave it open on the counter for a while, it will go to sleep to save battery. But when you pick it up, it wakes up — no button press required — a handy feature when you need a temperature reading, fast.
Not that the battery is too much of a concern; The Thermapen ONE has a 2000-hour battery life, so it will be many years before you need to replace it. (And speaking of years, the super-sonic thermometer comes with a five-year warranty.)
In my opinion, this thermometer makes a great gift for the bakers, bakers, and cooks in your life (everyone?). It's the kind of thing that will absolutely improve the recipient's everyday life, but that they might not be able to boast about themselves – one of those tools that once you own, you can't imagine how you ever lived without it. I love it so much I just wrote 500 words about it!
Whether you're grilling, baking, making candy, or just making dinner, the Thermapen ONE is an incredibly useful tool that's well worth the cost.
Speaking of cost: The Thermapen ONE it's on sale for 15% off June 3-4, and free shipping!
