This High-Tech Grill Season Must-Have Takes the Guesswork Out of Cooking: 'Thoroughly Impressed'

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Grilling season is fast approaching, and with it comes the inevitable epidemic of self-proclaimed grill masters cooking their protein to oblivion. Burgers turned to hockey pucks and chicken teetering on the edge of being sawdust. Steaks alchemized into rubber, and fish so dry you couldn’t tell that it ever swam in the ocean. It’s one of the most common mistakes people make on the grill due to the wild and untamed nature of cooking over an open flame. And while you might be able to set and forget veggies or kebabs, protein requires a more watchful eye if you’re aiming to make competition-worthy barbecue. 

Even if your aspirations aren’t that lofty, there’s nothing more gratifying than attempting to make a perfect medium-rare t-bone and nailing it every single time. Unfortunately, grilling isn’t foolproof—even with the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker—and no matter how good your intuition (or your grill) is, you might still need some help to get the job done. Luckily, ChefsTemp has a game-changing product that makes nailing your target temp easier than ever.

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I give you the ProTemp 2 Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer, the key to making expert-level protein without all the extra guesswork. This high-tech addition to your grilling toolkit essentially acts as your eyes on the grill, using an ultra-thin stainless steel probe to monitor internal and ambient temperatures. The probe can withstand ambient temperatures of up to 1000°F and internal temps up to 221°F. It also comes with a durable water-resistant stand that can charge up to three probes at once.

ProTemp 2 Plus, $149.99 at ChefsTemp

The thermometer seamlessly connects with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, giving you ultimate freedom to manage your cook from wherever you are with the ChefsTemp app. You can get alerts sent to your Apple Watch or phone that let you know when your chicken is ready or your burger has reached your specified temp. The ChefsTemp app also lets you control up to 9 probes at once, ensuring everyone gets their steak cooked to their liking. 

It truly makes cooking less of a guessing game and more of a science, giving you the confidence to step away from the grill and actually have a margarita with your friends. As if that wasn’t enough, the probe is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and is waterproof, so you can use it beyond the grill, whether you’re roasting, baking, frying, or cooking sous vide. Not to mention it has a whopping 30-hour battery life, so if you’re making something more involved like a brisket, you can rest assured that it’ll come out as good as perfect, no matter how long it takes. 

At $149.99, it might seem a little pricey, but it’s really a small price to pay for peace of mind. And when you consider how expensive meat is these days, you’ll save yourself the headache of literally throwing money away by not cooking your protein to the point of being inedible. Personally, we’ll take it. Now that’s grilling season done smart.

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