Depending on the model you choose, meat thermometers can include a range of different practical features. Most useful will be a guide to the temperature you need to achieve for different meats and levels of “doneness”, so you don’t need to keep referring to a cheat sheet. But that’s all Gaviscon under the bridge since I tested the best meat thermometers, which tell me exactly when any joint of meat or fish dish is perfect.

We've tested the most popular meat thermometers from Heston Blumenthal, John Lewis, Lakeland, Oxo and more to see how accurate they are and how easy they are to read. Working up to 10 metres away with Bluetooth, or 50 with Wi-Fi, I didn’t have problems with connection and got every alert as planned. I loved the way I could search for a specific joint of meat and my desired level of cooking, and I could connect to Alexa, see a graph of the completed cook temperatures and even share my cooks online.As you shop for the best digital meat thermometer, you’ll want to start by examining the thermometer’s accuracy and speed. Some have an accuracy of plus or minus 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degree Fahrenheit) and a speed of 4 to 6 seconds, which isn’t bad at all. However, there are models that provide temperature readings in 2 to 3 seconds with an accuracy of plus or minus 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Ease of setup: We looked for thermometers that weren't too complicated to use out of the box. We appreciated models that were easier to figure out without having to read through too many detailed instructions. A meat thermometer will tell you when the inside of your joint, steak or fillet has hit the right temperature for the type of food – avoiding the need to cautiously overcook, or risking undercooking, which can lead to illness. Not only does this result in cooking consistency, it also allows you to choose the right level of “doneness”, making that perfectly pink-in-the-middle leg of lamb achievable. Our Lab team has spent collective decades working in professional kitchens, developing recipes, and testing kitchen gear.

Marissa Rothkopf Bates, Taking the Temperature of the Mighty Thermapen, Newsweek, February 20, 2014

OXO Good Grips Digital Instant Read Thermometer

NutriChef Smart Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer: We liked that this model was easy to set up and use, and that the app offers a selection of presets as well as a temperature graph. We also liked the functionality of the app as a whole, but didn't like how low the alarm sound was (and we couldn't get the alarm notification on our phone). It could be a great option for someone who wants a Bluetooth-ready device but doesn't want to spend a ton. You can spend anywhere from a few pounds to three figures for a meat thermometer but paying more doesn't always get you better. Two meat thermometers got our Best Buy recommendation and will help you cook a perfect roast. The best meat thermometers If one meat thermometer isn't enough, this two-probe version by ThermoPro may just be what you're looking for. Equipped with a handy remote receiver, you can monitor your grill, sous-vide, beer-brewing project, and more from up to 500 feet away. To test the durability of each thermometer they were each dropped five times from a kitchen counter (about 90cm off the ground) to a linoleum floor. Rotating screens (either manual or automatic) that let you easily see the temperature reading from different angles.