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Stepping up my game

stv8r
stv8r Posts: 1,127
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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.
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    @cazzy Have I called you a smartass yet today? :-\" :P
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
    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 :D

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    edited October 2014
    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!!

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
    Thanks SGH I value your opinion as you obviously are the quintessential egger!
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    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.
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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
    Welcome
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    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.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited October 2014
    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
    ;)

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    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 ;)image
    Great...now I want ice cream.
    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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  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
    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!!
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @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. :))
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    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 a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
    lol....that's not for a camopen!!!
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    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
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    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
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    @NPHuskerFL
    I am within stumbling distance of a Sonic....

    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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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited October 2014
    @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. :)
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    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.
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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
    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???
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    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.
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    I actually use mine more for coffee and tea. It's amazing how much better those are when you nail the proper water temp.
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  • UCFFAN
    UCFFAN Posts: 38
    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.

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    stv8r said:

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

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    =))
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    henapple said:

    stv8r said:

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

    image

    =))
    image
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    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. ;)imageimageimage
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    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. ;)imageimageimage
    If that was a Ice Machine, i'd be jealous.  Soft serve just doesn't get the motor running sir.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited October 2014
    @cazzy‌ start your engine? This is at mi casa. Manitowoc w/ 700#or so bin. ;)
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