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Review on ๐ŸŒก๏ธ Cuisinart CSG-466 Digital Folding Probe Thermometer: Accurate Temperature Monitoring in Sleek Black Design by Lynn Cole

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Lots of good features but room for improvement

I've been grilling for years but have somehow avoided using a thermometer/probe. Ironically, I've always used an oven thermometer for turkey and other meats. I was almost certain that I would love this device, but a few flaws make it far from perfect. Pros: It has a backlit digital display (necessary at night), alternately displays ยบF and ยบC, displays upper and lower temperature readings. , and finally, it includes a built-in LED flashlight. The shape and foldable probe are well designed with a soft rubber sleeve. Then again, two AAA batteries don't exist for Jackson. Although it says "instant" reading, the time it takes to display digital numbers is not instantaneous compared to my turkey dial thermometer. In bright sunlight, fairly large digital numbers can be difficult to read due to the shadowing of the display panel, despite the backlight. Finally, I think this could be accompanied by a few additional instructions for the beginner. For example, it would be a good idea to make a short list of meat temperature requirements. And a quick reminder (pictured) of how best to insert the probe to get the most accurate reading will ensure you get a confident reading. 160 degrees Fahrenheit required. Despite some shortcomings, it is a useful tool in the food safety world.

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Everything OK