Stepping up my game

stv8r

Well the first step was obviously the purchase of my LBGE.  I love it so much!  However, I soon realized that I needed another valuable tool....my Thermopen!!!   Wooowww...This thing is amazing.  It has stepped up my game exponentially.  So quick and accurate.  Cooking to temp is a whole new world.  A beautiful, rewarding world.  Don't hesitate to spring for the Thermopen (we know you can afford one if you bought an egg).  Full disclosure...I am not affiliated in any way with Thermopen...I just love mine.

cazzy

Here's the thing, the Thermapen has had more of an affect on improved cooking than the egg. That's mainly because you buy a $90 thermometer and you'd be dumb not to use it. That usage changes the mentality most have with cooking. Switching from internal temperature vs 60 minutes and off eliminates so many variables.

Have fun and we know you're not affiliated...you would have spelled it right if you were. :P

Congrats on the new purchase...you'll love it!

Jeremiah

@cazzy Have I called you a smartass yet today? :-\" :P

stv8r

cazzy said:

Here's the thing, the Thermapen has had more of an affect on improved cooking than the egg. That's mainly because you buy a $90 thermometer and you'd be dumb not to use it. That usage changes the mentality most have with cooking. Switching from internal temperature vs 60 minutes and off eliminates so many variables. Have fun and we know you're not affiliated...you would have spelled it right if you were. :P Congrats on the new purchase...you'll love it!


Dang...you're right!  I misspelled it.  So ashamed lol still love my Thermapen

SGH

Congratulations on both the egg and the Thermopen my friend. I both use and recommend both products. The egg is a great cooker and the Thermopen is about as good as a thermometer as one could ask for. No harm in spreading the word. Again, congratulations and enjoy!!

stv8r

Thanks SGH I value your opinion as you obviously are the quintessential egger!

tarheelmatt

Congrats, they are nice units. Though I am not so sure having one stepped my game up. I guess I am a little old school and use touch a lot for grilled items.

tulocay

Welcome

cazzy

tarheelmatt said:

Congrats, they are nice units. Though I am not so sure having one stepped my game up. I guess I am a little old school and use touch a lot for grilled items.

My Thermapen is mostly used for poultry these days. I do encourage everyone to probe your meat, then touch it to see how your target temp feels. This will help your feel quite a bit.

NPHuskerFL

I use the Thermapen daily for work. I also use egging. But, on certain things touch/feel is as good if not better (steak, scallops, lobster & then probe brisket and butts for like buttuh. I'm not knocking it but, don't get so caught up on a IT that you lose sight on the feel. Just my opinion and we all know what those are worth

DMW

NPHuskerFL said:

I use the Thermapen daily for work. I also use egging. But, on certain things touch/feel is as good if not better (steak, scallops, lobster, brisket and butts for like buttuh. I'm not knocking it but, don't get so caught up on a IT that you lose sight on the feel. Just my opinion and we all know what those are worth

Great...now I want ice cream.

stv8r

I've found that I have ended more cooks safely with my Thermapen.   Usually I'd want to overcook based on color.  Never again lol!!

NPHuskerFL

@DMW‌ ya know I do industrial & commercial HVAC/R. I also still do a LOT of soft serve ice cream and slush machines. darndest thing I have to test it every time with my Thermapen for temp and then my taste buds for flavor and texture. Sometimes I have to test several times. )

cazzy

stv8r said:

I've found that I have ended more cooks safely with my Thermapen.   Usually I'd want to overcook based on color.  Never again lol!!

How much to get a Sonic ice machine?

stv8r

lol....that's not for a camopen!!!

NPHuskerFL

stv8r said:

I've found that I have ended more cooks safely with my Thermapen.   Usually I'd want to overcook based on color.  Never again lol!!

Once you get used to it you'll find that your food has better overall texture and won't be over or under done. Next time you do steaks go ahead and use the Thermapen for IT BUT, also feel it and I think it will help your overall experience. Same goes with other items I described earlier. It's just a different feel is all.

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

NPHuskerFL

cazzy said:

stv8r said:

I've found that I have ended more cooks safely with my Thermapen.   Usually I'd want to overcook based on color.  Never again lol!!

How much to get a Sonic ice machine?

Double Barrel CMT only $19-$25K

DMW

@NPHuskerFL

I am within stumbling distance of a Sonic....

NPHuskerFL

@DMW‌ Sonic does have good ice cream. I like Rita's Italian Ice gelati or Jeremiah's Italian Ice gelati. But, sonic has a pretty good cream slush. Or the specialties on the ice cream blasters.

tarheelmatt

cazzy said:

tarheelmatt said:

Congrats, they are nice units. Though I am not so sure having one stepped my game up. I guess I am a little old school and use touch a lot for grilled items.

My Thermapen is mostly used for poultry these days. I do encourage everyone to probe your meat, then touch it to see how your target temp feels. This will help your feel quite a bit.

I probably only use mine for poultry too. Mostly bone in stuff.

XC242

tarheelmatt said:

Congrats, they are nice units. Though I am not so sure having one stepped my game up. I guess I am a little old school and use touch a lot for grilled items.

We all thought you use touch cause your dog ate your last thermometer???

tarheelmatt

XC242 said:

tarheelmatt said:

Congrats, they are nice units. Though I am not so sure having one stepped my game up. I guess I am a little old school and use touch a lot for grilled items.

We all thought you use touch cause your dog ate your last thermometer???

She did, but did buy a Thermapen afterall. It is a great tool, but I don't see how it can up someone's game.

Eggcelsior

I actually use mine more for coffee and tea. It's amazing how much better those are when you nail the proper water temp.

UCFFAN

Amen on thermopen! DigiQ is the best.... for controlling the egg. Set it at 200 or 500 it will nail and hold it! 

 BGE remotes work OK for low and slow.

stv8r said:

Well the first step was obviously the purchase of my LBGE.  I love it so much!  However, I soon realized that I needed another valuable tool....my Thermopen!!!   Wooowww...This thing is amazing.  It has stepped up my game exponentially.  So quick and accurate.  Cooking to temp is a whole new world.  A beautiful, rewarding world.  Don't hesitate to spring for the Thermopen (we know you can afford one if you bought an egg).  Full disclosure...I am not affiliated in any way with Thermopen...I just love mine.

henapple

stv8r said:

Thanks SGH I value your opinion as you obviously are the quintessential egger!

)

cazzy

henapple said:

stv8r said:

Thanks SGH I value your opinion as you obviously are the quintessential egger!

)

NPHuskerFL

cazzy said:

stv8r said:

I've found that I have ended more cooks safely with my Thermapen.   Usually I'd want to overcook based on color.  Never again lol!!

How much to get a Sonic ice machine?

Just pulled into my driveway with this lil baby.
1,100#-1,300# of yummy goodness.

cazzy

NPHuskerFL said:

I've found that I have ended more cooks safely with my Thermapen.   Usually I'd want to overcook based on color.  Never again lol!!

How much to get a Sonic ice machine?

Just pulled into my driveway with this lil baby. 1,100#-1,300# of yummy goodness.

If that was a Ice Machine, i'd be jealous.  Soft serve just doesn't get the motor running sir.

NPHuskerFL

@cazzy‌ start your engine? This is at mi casa. Manitowoc w/ 700#or so bin.