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Which thermo should I trust, Maverick 732 or BGE?
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Mosca
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Hello, new to both tools, the Maverick ET-732 and the Big Green Egg. I'm doing a few racks of ribs right now. The BGE thermo reads 245*, the Maverick digital reads 219*. The Maverick is through a potato about 2-3" off the grate. The racks are set upright in rib holders, indirect with the plate setter upside down.
I didn't calibrate either device. I'm not particularly worried, I know how to save ribs that are cooked at 250* instead of 200-225* (but not ribs cooked at 350*). Is there a consensus that either device is generally off? Left to my own thoughts, I trust the digital, but who knows if "who" doesn't ask!
Thanks,
Tom
I didn't calibrate either device. I'm not particularly worried, I know how to save ribs that are cooked at 250* instead of 200-225* (but not ribs cooked at 350*). Is there a consensus that either device is generally off? Left to my own thoughts, I trust the digital, but who knows if "who" doesn't ask!
Thanks,
Tom
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Up at the dome level is much different at the grid level. Calibrate both boiling water next time to check. Cook at the dome level since you can not control the grid level.
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If it is a question of trust, then trust the 732. Mine was just dropped 15 feet onto a paving stone (please don't ask how) and has not even a scratch and works fine. I am not joking about its fall.
I am still learning on the BGE, but dome temp is sacred. Mine is always slightly under when I calibrate it. Many other factors influence the temp at grill level. Including potatos! I did not get that one.
Andy -
Putting a food probe in or through some food may affect the temperature. The probe tip needs to be about 2" out of the spud and the same difference away from the meat.
Your ribs are vertical and there may be some cooking difference from top to bottom. At some point in time rotate the ribs.
If you haven't checked the Maverick or the BGE I would trust the BGE. The grate temperature will be lower than the dome thermometer.
Before you cook again or take a minute now and check the temperatures in boiling water. Calibrate the BGE if necessary.
Enjoy your ribs.
GG -
It is fairly common to have a 20 degree difference between the grid level and higher up in the dome. Also, placing a probe close to a cool piece of meat can affect the temperature reading vs. actual temps in other areas inside the egg.
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How do you calibrate either one?
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Thanks man, everything is pretty stabilized at 217/230, so I'm letting it stay right there. I'll check them both before the next cook.
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To tag on to this thread. Does anyone put their pit probe thru the dome thermometer hole and use it instead of the BGE thermometer?
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I must be one of the lucky ones. I have a Stoker and Maverick 732 for my Eggs. On both of the Eggs I have the original thermo. (not the new one they put in the new ones now) and both of them have been very accurate (I tested them both using the Stoker, Thermapen, Maverick 732, and boiling water test). I had my first Egg for a year and the 2nd one for 8 months.
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ya got two, pull one and test it for accuracy, put it back, pull other and test it. boiking water thing.
probably both right, welcome to the world of vertical temperature gradients in the cooker. twww.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc. -
I'm on my second BGE thermo and both were worthless. I've calibrated and think that the only accurate temp is the one I calibrate them to.
I go with the stoker probe when it matters. Otherwise, I go by feel or it's just for searing anyways so let er rip.
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