{"id":17238,"date":"2024-06-26T18:40:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T10:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/?p=17238"},"modified":"2025-12-25T08:57:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T00:57:34","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-choosing-food-thermometer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-food-thermometer\/","title":{"rendered":"De la cuisine au camping\u00a0: le guide ultime pour choisir un thermom\u00e8tre de cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re cooking in a kitchen or on a campsite, it is crucial to prioritize food safety. A food thermometer is a must-have tool for serious cooks who want to achieve perfectly cooked meat. If you cook with different types of meat, it can be challenging to keep track of the internal temperature requirements for each cut and type. It is even more difficult to achieve the best cooking results every single time, especially when cooking a large volume of meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in a food thermometer provides greater accuracy without compromising flavor or texture. Read on for our essential guidelines on <strong>choosing a food thermometer<\/strong> for your specific needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table des mati\u00e8res<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35b1672b30\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Basculer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35b1672b30\"  aria-label=\"Basculer\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-food-thermometer\/#How_to_Choose_Food_Thermometers\" >How to Choose Food Thermometers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-food-thermometer\/#Food_Type\" >Food Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-food-thermometer\/#Measuring_Technology\" >Measuring Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-food-thermometer\/#Cooking_Method_or_Location\" >Cooking Method or Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-food-thermometer\/#Display_Type\" >Display Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/ultimate-guide-to-choosing-food-thermometer\/#Other_Features_to_Consider\" >Other Features to Consider<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_Food_Thermometers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose Food Thermometers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide to choosing food thermometers covers the essential information and factors you should consider to find the right fit for your cooking needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Type\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Type<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buying a food thermometer, the first thing you should ask is this: What type of food am I cooking? Your answer will broadly influence your choice of thermometer, as different food types require different internal temperatures and reading requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you are cooking meat, you need a meat thermometer equipped with essential tools that facilitate reading different meat cuts, such as probes. This probe should be inserted into the thickest part of the meat to ensure it is cooked evenly, as the concept of a temperature gradient makes it unreliable to take the temperature externally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even different cuts of meat require different thermometer features, such as pork chops, burgers, steaks, and more. You should adjust the type of features you\u2019re looking for in a thermometer to suit the different cuts of meat you\u2019re working with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversely, you need a different thermometer when you are deep-frying or making candy. These types of cooking involve extremely high temperatures, and most food thermometers don\u2019t have such a long range. Therefore, you need a specific thermometer for these types of food or cooking styles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/waterproof-grill-thermometer.jpg\" alt=\"Essential features of a food thermometer.\" width=\"700\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/waterproof-grill-thermometer-200x120.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/waterproof-grill-thermometer-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/waterproof-grill-thermometer-400x241.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/waterproof-grill-thermometer-500x301.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/waterproof-grill-thermometer-600x361.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/waterproof-grill-thermometer.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measuring_Technology\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring Technology<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying food thermometers means choosing between two common types of measuring technology: probe and infrared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A probe food thermometer comes with a long, sharp metal probe that you need to insert into the meat or food. The probe tip has a sensor that takes temperature readings, which are displayed on a corresponding display. It is connected to the display directly on the base or via a long wire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/les-thermometres-infrarouges-sont-ils-precis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Infrared thermometers<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also becoming increasingly popular. Infrared technology was initially applied to radar guns and to measuring the temperature of various surfaces. Over time, it was adapted into thermometers so that you can check the temperature of the food without even touching it. It is ideal for surface-only measurements, and you can use the laser pointer to guide the thermometer to the optimal angle for a reading. Unfortunately, it cannot read internal temperature, so it is not suitable for checking doneness on poultry and other types of meat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooking_Method_or_Location\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking Method or Location<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17241 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor.jpg\" alt=\"Essential information about food thermometers.\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grill-thermometer-outdoor.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cooking method or location where you\u2019re preparing your food can be a significant factor in choosing the best food thermometer. For this, you can choose between a grill or oven thermometer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/thermometre-de-barbecue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong> gril<\/strong> <strong>thermom\u00e8tre<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is designed to measure the internal temperature of grilled meat. There are other models you can leave on the grill to monitor the meat in real time. The latter feature is crucial because it lets you accurately determine when the meat is ready to be removed from the grill, preventing overcooking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grill thermometers are also suitable for outdoor cooking. For example, if you are camping, you can bring one to your campsite to monitor your meat while grilling on-site. It is a handy tool that allows you to enjoy the best BBQ no matter where you are cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, you can also buy an oven thermometer. As the name implies, you can use this thermometer when baking in the oven. But not all thermometer models are oven-safe, so be sure to check the model you are buying to confirm it is oven-safe so you can leave it in the oven as your food cooks. An oven thermometer is a must-have because it lets you accurately check the food&#8217;s temperature rather than relying on the oven&#8217;s temperature. This discrepancy in the temperature reading can be the difference between cooked and undercooked meat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display_Type\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display Type<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the display type when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/guide-dachat-des-thermometres-chefstemp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>buying a food<\/strong><\/em> <em><strong>thermom\u00e8tre<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><em><strong>,<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it can vary significantly by model and type. Most modern thermometers have a digital display with a small screen showing the temperature reading. There are instant-read thermometers that can show you the temperature reading in 20-30 seconds, which is excellent for doing quick temperature checks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, digital thermometers are not ovenproof, so you cannot insert them into the food as it cooks. You can only check the temperature after you take it out of the oven or off the grill. Some models come with long-wire probes for easy temperature monitoring as it cooks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, you can find thermometers with dial display types. They are also called analog food thermometers. This type of thermometer has a long metal probe that reads the temperature and displays it on a moving dial. One advantage that dial food thermometers have over digital ones is that you can place them in your food as it cooks, and they can give a broader range of temperature readings. They offer more flexibility in the types of food you cook and monitor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Features_to_Consider\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Features to Consider<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the above features and factors, you should also check for additional features that will help you make an informed decision when buying a food thermometer. For example, some modern thermometers have advanced features that let you program temperature settings for specific types of meat. It makes it easier to achieve the ideal cooking of your meat based on the preset temperatures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless connectivity is another factor to consider, as it will be significant in choosing which food thermometer to buy, depending on your needs. Despite their name, though, wireless thermometers have probes that connect to an external unit outside the oven. It allows remote monitoring of food temperature, so you can step away from the oven and do other chores. Since they have a limited range, you can use either the probe or the external unit, depending on the available range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermometers have come a long way since they were introduced for cooking. Take advantage of the many features and options available to pick the most reliable tool for cooking and get the best results every time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re cooking in a kitchen or on a campsite,<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":17243,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[305,40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-grill-thermometer","category-latest-blogs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17238"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17238\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56869,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17238\/revisions\/56869"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17238"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17238"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}