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Cheaper alternative to Thermapen

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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    NPHuskerFL said:

    Love my Thermapen! However, for steak I still use still use this method and it works perfectly.

    Steps on How To Cook a Steak with Gordon Ramsay: http://youtu.be/rEx9gPhtjzs

    So do use a CI skillet on the egg every time you cook a steak or just on the grate hot and fast. My family and I are a medium rare to medium on our steaks. I usually do 2 minutes a side at 650-700, then close vents and let it cook for 3 to 4 more minutes. Always comes out medium. The only thing is there is no where to move it to indirect, but I may have that remedied with this. What do you think. I haven't done a reverse sear yet.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000WEMGM4?cache=9b9f37813d00da9eed88cceff905ef32&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1410022379&sr=8-4#ref=mp_s_a_1_4
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    @bcsnave The difference is I WANTED a big green egg. I don't WANT or NEED a thermapen right now. Money is no issue. I dont use a thermometer of any kind on burgers or chops or steaks. I'm
    Lazy.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • Ladeback69
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:

    @bcsnave The difference is I WANTED a big green egg. I don't WANT or NEED a thermapen right now. Money is no issue. I dont use a thermometer of any kind on burgers or chops or steaks. I'm
    Lazy.

    I agree, but they are nice to have on l&s or doing meatloaf.

    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    I have a maverick 733 I use on L&s. havent made a meatloaf yet.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    Ladeback69 said:
    @bcsnave The difference is I WANTED a big green egg. I don't WANT or NEED a thermapen right now. Money is no issue. I dont use a thermometer of any kind on burgers or chops or steaks. I'm Lazy.
    I agree, but they are nice to have on l&s or doing meatloaf.

    They are good for any kind of cooking. Getting a thermopen has changed everything for me. Takes some of the guess work out of it. I am a scientist by trade, so controlling the temperature variable in my cooking is both satisfying and important :)
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • RRP
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    I'll probably piss off people, but I'm going to say it anyway...I have 2 Thermapens! Why? When I bought my first one years ago they were only $85 I recall, but it was not waterproof. Then the WP model came along and I bought that for the many times it rains and I didn't want the risk if laying it down which I do and forgetting it which I do! BTW here's a cost savings fact...my oldest is 13 years old and it's still using the original battery!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    @RRP that does it! I'm not speaking to you anymore.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • RRP
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:
    @RRP that does it! I'm not speaking to you anymore.
    LOL - did I mention Id love to have a back lit one, but right now it isn't going to happen!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    Well there you go, you aggravating buncha folks. I just ordered one. Be here in a week.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,189
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    I'm sure in a short while you too will be one of us Kool Aid drinkers and extolling it's versatility.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    Or getting bitched at by the old lady cuz I just added more stuff to the drawer full of junk I don't use.....

    Little Rock, AR

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  • RRP
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:
    Or getting bitched at by the old lady cuz I just added more stuff to the drawer full of junk I don't use.....
    Oh you will use it and even my wife now relies on our indoor one herself!   
    BTW to the haters...I turned 70 a couple months ago...I bet you too will have a different outlook on things later down the conveyor belt of life! If you want a $100 item then just get it!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • DMW
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    RRP said:
    Biggreenpharmacist said:
    Or getting bitched at by the old lady cuz I just added more stuff to the drawer full of junk I don't use.....
    Oh you will use it and even my wife now relies on our indoor one herself!   
    BTW to the haters...I turned 70 a couple months ago...I bet you too will have a different outlook on things later down the conveyor belt of life! If you want a $100 item then just get it!
    I have that attitude already and I'm not 70 yet. :)
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • RRP
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    @DMW said:
    I have that attitude already and I'm not 70 yet.

    Good for you! Life isn't a dress rehearsal!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    I never was worried bout money just had thermopop so never got thermapen. I'll take cheap one to camp and leave it.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • bcsnave
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:
    Well there you go, you aggravating buncha folks. I just ordered one. Be here in a week.

    That-a-boy Big greenpharmacist....you won't be sorry....it will be a nice compliment to the BGE...

    And on the plus side..I can QUIT RAZZING YOU.........:)


     

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

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    Glenbeulah, WI

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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    You aint getting to me. I just said screw it and bought one. I used my maverick tonight. I just dont use my instant read much but I'm sure I will. Thanks for all the nagging. And I got green cuz thats my little boys favorite color.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • bcsnave
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    I know...I did the same

     

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

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    Glenbeulah, WI

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