Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
Customer Review: Great Little Thermometer for the Money!
Summary: 5 Stars
Nice little thermometer and it comes with its own little bright yellow case (not shown in the product photo) which is quite handy. Doesn't take up much room in the drawer, easy to find in its little bright yellow case when we need it, easy to read and yes, it is "pocket-sized" so will be great to take out to the grill when the weather gets warmer. Accurate as well. For the money, you would have a hard time finding a better deal. For people who use a cooking thermometer only occasionally like we do, I would highly recommend this one. They sell larger ones, digital ones, ones with "hangers" to fit on the side of a pot (easily remedied with a paper clip, we've found ~ no big deal), but for an all-around handy thermometer this one fit the bill quite nicely for us. And qualified for Amazon Free SuperSaver Shipping as well (delivered five days after we ordere it). Could not ask for more.Customer Review: Fast, accurate, and simple to use, it's the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best thermometer I have owned, and I have owned a few. (One did not give a fast reading and had a prong that broke off. Another was digital and a bother to turn on and remember to turn off, in addition to taking too long to give a reading and being relatively expensive.) This thermometer is compact and simply designed, ridiculously easy to use, and gives a fast and accurate reading. For example, from room temperature to 160 degrees F, it takes just about five seconds. The relatively fine point at the end makes it easy to insert into meats, unlike some bulky-pronged thermometers I have had. This plastic case with a pocket clip is great, too. Forget about the fancier, more expensive gadgets. -- this little gadget performs like a dream, and the price is right.Customer Review: required for active dry yeast
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to use this to gauge water temperture otherwise my yeast won't bloom and then my bread dough will be useless. I like the strong plastic protector for the sharp pin. At the time that I bought this, it was cheaper than the candy thermometer which has the added advantage of hooking onto the side of the pot. However, this one can be stabbed into meat and the candy thermometer cannot be.
I use this all the time so it is not gathering dust.
Is this frugal? yes I need it to make bread
Would I have purchased this used at a cheaper price off of craigslist? no
Did I shop around for the best total price including the manufacturer's website? yes and so should you
Customer Review: Taylor Thermometer
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a cook for the US Army, and I have been using Taylor Instant-Read Dial Thermometer's for over 5 years now. It is quick reading, easy to use, and reliable. I would use this thermometer over any of the newer digital ones. Most thermometers as with most things need to be recalibrated. Taylor has supplied a calibration device on the carry case!
On top of all of the great features that the Taylor Analog Thermometer has, its also a bragain. At just $6.99 each you can not beat it!
I would recommend this product to anyone who does any type of cooking. This is ecspecially helpful when cooking Chicken, as you can test all of your piece quickly to make sure that all are done.
Customer Review: An absolute necessity.
Summary: 5 Stars
Unless you are one of the gifted who can tell your food is perfectly cooked by touch, you will find this (or any high-quality) thermometer indispensable. Having family members who have different tastes in beef doneness and a fanatical devotion to making sure my chicken is fully (and safely) cooked, I've used a Taylor thermometer for years. The pocket clip makes it easy to keep on hand with you as you move to stove or grill. There may be fancier or more expensive thermometers out there, but this is a kitchen standby. You can even utilize this to gauge milk-frothing temps or bread baking temps... there are so many applications where a thermometer comes in handy.