Thermapen® mk4
I have both both, and the Thermapen (older model bought on close out due to ugly color they couldnt sell) is hands down better built and lasts longer than my Maverick stuff. For 20 for a brewery application, the thermapen is a no brainer. So if you’re a cooking enthusiast or just tired of drying out your turkey, now may be the time to invest in this high-end digital meat thermometer. Thermapen Mk4 is built to survive in the busiest and messiest of kitchens. Thermapen is IP67 which is rated for submersion up to about a meter. But with this amazing sale, the Mk4 is a bit more reasonable of a purchase. It would have won our award for Best Overall if it wasn’t for its incredibly high price point. For the extra cost of the Mk4, you also get a bunch of exciting features like an automatic backlight in dark temperatures, a 360 degrees rotating display, and turns on and off as you extend the probe. We loved this model because it can read temperatures in just 2 seconds and is the most accurate among all the models we tested (even better than our top pick from the same brand, the ThermoPop).
The ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 is one of the most expensive meat thermometers on the market at $99, but right now you can get the gray version for $74.25 directly through the ThermoWorks site. Thankfully, one of the best meat thermometers we’ve ever tested is at its lowest price right now. That’s why a good meat thermometer is so essential, but getting one that’s both accurate and speedy can be tough without spending a little bit of money. If you’re a frequent meat eater, you know the absolute horror of cutting into a roast only to find it’s undercooked (or worse, overdone).