How a Thermapen Is Made
Each Thermapen is hand crafted in Worthing, England. Come on a mini-tour as our supplier, Electronic Temperature Instruments, Ltd., explains the assembly process.
Temperatures Don’t Lock In
The takeaway? If the Thermapen numbers are changing, rest assured that the food’s temperature is changing!
Is One Calibration Point Enough?
While it is true that the most definitive test of a thermometer’s calibration follows a 3-point method, the use of a properly made ice bath is a widely used test in the food industries and is recommended by the USDA and other agencies.
Chef Recommended, ThermoWorks Approved
“Doneness” is a graduate level topic, not an introductory course. One man’s “medium rare” is another man’s “raw.” And then there’s the whole related curriculum of Food Safety. The USDA, who’s loyalties lie predictably on the side of “most decidedly done,” tends to recommend final temperatures for meats and other foods that are as much…
The So-Called “Speed Button”
We’ve seen rumors on some forums and discussion boards about a mysterious “speed button” hidden inside the new Thermapen that can improve its performance.
A Thermapen Top 10 List
Taking a page from TV’s David Letterman, here’s a top ten list you can use: The Top Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Splash-Proof Super-Fast® Thermapen®… 10. Your Thermapen doesn’t test “doneness,” it tests temperature very accurately. Armed with highly accurate and timely information, you get to decide just when to pull…