Internal meat thermometer help

[JUSTWANNARACE]

WTF am I doing wrong? I bought this today thinking it would make it easier. I have never used one I have always gone off time and touch always worked well for me. Thought I'd step up in the world of bbq'n. 3lb tri tip, pellet grill set @ 225. Been in for only 30min. Says it's already 125⁰. I'm confused cause everyone says to pull off around 125⁰ and let rest for medium rare. No way this thing is done. Moved the target temp to 130⁰ now it says estimated time 40min

 

[DWC]

WTF am I doing wrong? I bought this today thinking it would make it easier. I have never used one I have always gone off time and touch always worked well for me. Thought I'd step up in the world of bbq'n. 3lb tri tip, pellet grill set @ 225. Been in for only 30min. Says it's already 125⁰. I'm confused cause everyone says to pull off around 125⁰ and let rest for medium rare. No way this thing is done. Moved the target temp to 130⁰ now it says estimated time 40min

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Is the probe in the center? Try a couple different spots and see what the reading changes to. The probe that came with ours was off by 15 degrees compared to my trusty handheld. That meat would be scorched to get that warm, that fast.

 

[Angler]

Needs to be near the center for an actually closer reading.

 

[JFMFG]

We use the Weber I grill

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Moved it from here

To here and went to 123 now back to 125

 

[n2otoofast4u]

User error!!!

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Added another probe and it says like 135⁰

Checked in a few different spots.

Back to touch and time I guess

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

User error!!!

Ohh I'm not denying that!!

 

[TrollerDave]

Tri-tip?
Don’t use a thermometer. Tri tip is a very juicy piece of meat. You can gauge it with how it feels compared to what it’s like between your thumb and forefinger. -Hand relaxed=rare
-Hand closed like a fist but not tight= medium
-Hand fist tight= well done.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Tri-tip?
Don’t use a thermometer. Tri tip is a very juicy piece of meat. You can gauge it with how it feels compared to what it’s like between your thumb and forefinger. -Hand relaxed=rare
-Hand closed like a fist but not tight= medium
-Hand fist tight= well done.

This is how I've always done it

 

[Icky]

If you're sticking the probe in too far it can poke through the other side. I usually try and get the tip towards the center

 

[Caydens Cat]

That big thermometer looks pretty, and likely conducts a lot of heat. Thermometers are usually thin because of that!????

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Well in a reality, it was pretty damn accurate!! The cut was just really soft and loose. Should have pulled it @ 125⁰ then seared it. I pulled @ 130⁰ then seared. Just a hair more done then I like it to be but not over done by no means. It'll take me some getting used to using a thermometer. So not money wasted for it I guess.

The wife made some red potatoes and a salad. All in all it was great!

 

[Nordie]

Every time I've doubted my thermometers I over cooked the meat. Yet I still have trust issues of my thermometers.

 

[dspracing]

I’d do the calibration test on your probes and also check your grill temp using your extra probe. It’s possible that your grill is running much hotter than what it thinks

 

[Racey]

You have to trust the probe. They work

If you want more sear leave the meat colder before putting it on the grill, or cook it shorter over higher heat.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

I’d do the calibration test on your probes and also check your grill temp using your extra probe. It’s possible that your grill is running much hotter than what it thinks

Good idea on checking the grill temp. The things probably close to 10years old

 

[HNL2LHC]

Well in a reality, it was pretty damn accurate!! The cut was just really soft and loose. Should have pulled it @ 125⁰ then seared it. I pulled @ 130⁰ then seared. Just a hair more done then I like it to be but not over done by no means. It'll take me some getting used to using a thermometer. So not money wasted for it I guess.
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The wife made some red potatoes and a salad. All in all it was great!

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Looks good what kind of seasoning on the potatoes?

 

[rivermobster]

Aren't you supposed to seer it First??

The seer seals the juice in. Letting it rest after it hits Your target temp is key.

I have a Bluetooth ThermoPro. Haven't tried it yet. But I use my instant temp thermometer all the time.

 

[bonesfab]

I have a few different ones. The smoker has a couple built in and another one also. These are what I usually use. https://www.thermoworks.com/classic-thermapen/.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Aren't you supposed to seer it First??

The seer seals the juice in. Letting it rest after it hits Your target temp is key.

I have a Bluetooth ThermoPro. Haven't tried it yet. But I use my instant temp thermometer all the time.

I always reverse sear my tri tip. Bring to temp, pull it off wrap in foil, crank the heat to 400, sear for about 4min per side, wrap back in foil and let rest for 10-15 min. Super juicy!!

That's what I bought is the bluetooth ThermoPro!

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Looks good what kind of seasoning on the potatoes?

I'll have to ask the wife as I'm not exactly sure but they are awesome!!

 

[rivermobster]

I always reverse sear my tri tip. Bring to temp, pull it off wrap in foil, crank the heat to 400, sear for about 4min per side, wrap back in foil and let rest for 10-15 min. Super juicy!!

That's what I bought is the bluetooth ThermoPro!

That seems backwards to me. I want everything sealed inside First!

Yours looks like it has a cable on it?

 

[rivermobster]

I'll have to ask the wife as I'm not exactly sure but they are awesome!!

Looks like Lipton Onion Soup mix to me...

I'll put the potatoes in a bowl, with the mix and some oil, then roast em.

Yummy And easy!

 

[bonesfab]

I always reverse sear my tri tip. Bring to temp, pull it off wrap in foil, crank the heat to 400, sear for about 4min per side, wrap back in foil and let rest for 10-15 min. Super juicy!!

That's what I bought is the bluetooth ThermoPro!

I have not been able to get the Bluetooth to work on either the built ins or the other kit I bought. The pens work great. They have one that has the pen on one end and an infrared on the other. Good for grill check.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Looks good what kind of seasoning on the potatoes?

I'll have her type it out..lol

Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, rosemary
Bake at 400° for 25min
Flip half way to crisp both sides.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

I have not been able to get the Bluetooth to work on either the built ins or the other kit I bought. The pens work great. They have one that has the pen on one end and an infrared on the other. Good for grill check.

The bluetooth on this one seems to work well once I got it paired with my phone

 

[River Dirt 2]

I’m a big fan of the Meater, never let me down.

Meater - The Best Selling Smart Meat Thermometer

Remove the guesswork from cooking with MEATER, the smartest cooking thermometer for your BBQ and Kitchen.

www.meater.com

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Now it's time to try the cheesecake she made

 

[rivermobster]

Now it's time to try the cheesecake she make

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You're spoiled!!!

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Now it's time to try the cheesecake she make

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That turned out amazing as well.
Chopped up Nutter Butter cookies in the food processor(instead of Graham crackers) for the crust
Banana cheesecake with a layer of sliced bananas in the middle.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

That seems backwards to me. I want everything sealed inside First!

Yours looks like it has a cable on it?

I know it sounds backwards but. You dont get it hot enough to bleed out and it allows more of the "smoke" to penetrate the meat.

You should try it sometime it works great!

I've tried it both way and like the reverse sear better on Tri Tip.

 

[TeamGreene]

I swear by the thermapen they are fantastic and extremely accurate

 

[Bails]

I like the reverse sear.

Try this one, best I've found, the Bluetooth is a pain.

Amazon.com

 

[dave29]

Thermoworks makes killer thermometers. Most of the pros use them. You need a Thermoworks Thermapen. Instant read and allows you to check various parts of the meat in addition to the inserted fixed thermometer.

 

[81Sprint]

I’m a big fan of the Meater, never let me down.

Meater - The Best Selling Smart Meat Thermometer

Remove the guesswork from cooking with MEATER, the smartest cooking thermometer for your BBQ and Kitchen.

www.meater.com

I have these as well, never had an issue with meat being over or under cooked. Takes all the guess work out, and it's nice that it gives you an estimated cook time cause that's the first thing the wife always asks lol

 

[jet496]

Meater is awesome. I have had others, but they always had problems. Never, ever a problem with Meater & very accurate.

 

[Cobalt232]

We get the Costco pre seasoned Tri Tips. Put them in the smoker @ 225 until internal temp is 135f. Then into a cast iron with butter to sear. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Easy. I like my Tri Tip more done than most. The leftovers are great for tacos.

 

[TeamGreene]

Thermoworks makes killer thermometers. Most of the pros use them. You need a Thermoworks Thermapen. Instant read and allows you to check various parts of the meat in addition to the inserted fixed thermometer.

BAM! The best there is.

 

[attitude]

We get the Costco pre seasoned Tri Tips. Put them in the smoker @ 225 until internal temp is 135f. Then into a cast iron with butter to sear. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Easy. I like my Tri Tip more done than most. The leftovers are great for tacos.

Same here, I eat my steaks medium rare but my tri-tip medium, usually 140f ish after the reverse sear.

I would recommend buying the non-seasoned tri tip and getting Kinder’s Santa Maria seasoning from Costco.

 

[PDQH2O]

Aren't you supposed to seer it First??

The seer seals the juice in. Letting it rest after it hits Your target temp is key.

I have a Bluetooth ThermoPro. Haven't tried it yet. But I use my instant temp thermometer all the time.

I have one of those as well. My tri-tip yesterday alarmed at least 8 times. Seven of those saying the connection was lost even though I was at most 75 feet away from the smoker. Had to revert to manual smoking techniques. It still turned out pretty well but I’m looking at a different and more reliable thermometer for future cooks.