What type of thermometer for measuring ambient temp?

[jds22]

What kind of thermometer do I use for measuring the air temp in my smoker or oven? Do I just use a digital meat thermometer and suspend the probe so it's not touching anything?

Thanks.

 

[jack07]

You can stick the probe through a potato and set on the rack in the smoker/oven. 

 

[jds22]

You can stick the probe through a potato and set on the rack in the smoker/oven. 

Which is what I did but I just wanted to make sure a meat thermometer is what I am supposed to be using.

Thanks

 

[jack07]

You can also purchase a Maverick 732 that is a dual probe and has a meat probe and a bbq probe...this works great for monitoring your meat and smoker temp. Has great range and can monitor temps from inside your house.

 

[jds22]

Ok, thanks. I definitely have to purchase a new thermometer since I dropped and broke mine last night after testing my smoker temps.

 

[s2k9k]

Todd has them on sale right now with Free shipping!

 

[jack07]

I bought mine from Todd...great guy & fast shipping!

 

[jfsjazz]

Can you provide contact information for Todd?  Is there a website?

Thank you.

 

[s2k9k]

Can you provide contact information for Todd?  Is there a website?

Thank you.

He is a forum sponsor and should have a link over on the right side of the home page, but here this is easier:

http://www.amazenproducts.com/

 

[jds22]

Thanks everybody.