Les meilleurs thermomètres à viande pour tous vos besoins de cuisson, testés

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Cooking is both an art and a science, and even if you don’t consider yourself on par with a Michelin-star chef, you can be certain that your meals are safe to eat with the help of a meat thermometer. A good meat thermometer will help you ensure that the meat on your plate is perfectly cooked to the desired temperature.

Whether you plan on grilling steaks on a propane barbecue, smoking chicken wings in an egg-shaped grill, or roasting a full turkey in the oven for Thanksgiving, you’ll want one of the best meat thermometers to help you get the job done right.

To find the best meat thermometers for your cooking needs, we researched more than two dozen of some of the most popular models on a variety of meats, poultry, whole fish, and fish filets. Of those, we selected the top seven and put them through their paces, testing them on both boneless and bone-in meat as well as ground meat, pork loin, duck breast, chicken legs, and meatloaf using cooking methods that included oven roasting, pan-frying, grilling, and smoking.

We noted how each thermometer performed in various lighting conditions, including in full sun, cloud cover, and complete darkness. Finally, we cooked in all kinds of weather, because as much as we’d like to grill under optimal circumstances, storms do come along at inopportune times—like when you’ve just laid the burgers over the charcoal.

1. MEILLEUR DANS L'ENSEMBLE : Char-Broil Instant-Read Digital Thermometer
2. MEILLEUR RAPPORT QUALITÉ-PRIX : Alpha Grillers Instant-Read Meat Thermometer
3. IDÉAL POUR LES GRILLADES : ThermoPro TempSpike Wireless Meat Thermometer
4. IDÉAL POUR FUMER : Thermomètre à viande sans fil longue portée ThermoPro TP27
5. BEST THERMOCOUPLE: ThermoPro TP18 Digital Thermocouple Meat Thermometer
6. BEST LEAVE-IN: CDN IRM200-Glow Ovenproof Meat Thermometer
7. BEST DIAL: Escali AH1 Oven-Safe Meat Thermometer

How We Tested the Best Meat Thermometers

There are many factors to consider when shopping for the best meat thermometer. According to Wes Wright, founder and CEO of CookOut News, “Meat thermometers are absolutely essential for cooking meat to proper doneness.” Wright says accuracy is the most important feature to consider when shopping for a meat thermometer. A good meat thermometer should also have a good waterproof rating and an easy-to-read backlit digital screen, according to Wright.

Josh Aslanian, owner of Fireside BBQ & Appliances in Los Angeles, California, says it’s also important to choose a thermometer that’s easy to use. “A good meat thermometer at home should be tough and easy to read,” he says. “Digital ones are great—they’re accurate and fuss-free. Some of the fancier ones connect to your phone, making multitasking a breeze. And, if it has a backlight for grilling sessions that run late and a timer, even better.” He says shoppers will also want to look for a thermometer that has presets for certain types of meats, or one that lets them set their own target temperatures.

We kept all those factors in mind when testing our meat thermometers. During each cooking session, we used several thermometers to see which one was best suited for a particular task at hand.

While testing, we evaluated several factors and scored them from 0 to 4 on a rubric, with 4 being the highest score. We answered the following questions:

• How easy was the thermometer to use?
• L’écran était-il facile à lire ?
• How accurate was the temperature?
• How comfortable was it to use?
• How likely were we to use it again?
• Did we feel like it was worth the money?

We also considered the type of technology utilized, the number and type of probes or prongs, whether the thermometer needed to stay in the meat during cooking or only needed to be inserted at certain times, the temperature range, if it displayed in both Fahrenheit and Celsius, the type of display, the type and length of the handle, and whether or not it had presets and/or a timer.

Finally, we considered ease of setup and whether or not the thermometers needed batteries or charging. After all, the product is supposed to save time and money and ensure health—not cause users to sprain their finger while trying to pry a stubborn battery compartment open as the meat burns on the grill.

Nos meilleurs choix

To determine the best meat thermometers from the numerous options available on the market, we tested some of the most popular ones. Various factors can affect which pick is best for a particular shopper’s needs, such as the weather they’ll be cooking in, where they keep the grill (especially if they live in an apartment and grill on a balcony), and how often they cook indoors or outdoors. Because of that, we based our testing on eight different cooking situations and thermometer types. Read on for our roundup of the best meat thermometers.

Meilleur dans l'ensemble

Char-Broil Instant-Read Digital Thermometer

With the Char-Broil Instant-Read, an accurate reading of the meat’s internal temperature comes easy—and it doesn’t cost a lot of money. The thermometer gives an accurate reading of the internal temperature in under 10 seconds, and the display lights up in red when it reaches the target temperature, as it did when we cooked Mediterranean-style chicken breasts in cast iron on the stovetop.

Its features include an easy-to-read LCD screen, a stainless steel probe, an alarm to tell users when it hits the desired temperature (along with the previously mentioned light-up signal), and presets for seven different meat types. Storing the thermometer is easy since the stainless steel probe can fold to make it more compact.

The simple handheld design is easy to operate without having to study complicated settings or spend lots of time fiddling with the thermometer. This type of thermometer is also excellent for whole fish and fish filets, as it avoids making a big hole or tunnel into the fish.

Spécifications du produit 

• Niveau de difficulté : Facile
• Matériels: Plastic case with stainless steel probe
• Besoins de charge : 2 piles AAA (incluses)

Avantages

• Finger grips offer a comfortable hold, even with greasy hands
• Battery case opens easily with 1 thumb
• 7-inch handle and 5.5-inch probe provide the user ample distance from heat source

Inconvénients

• Must wash between checking different meats to prevent cross contamination
• Presets are limited and undifferentiated between bone-in and boneless
• No mechanism for hanging

Get the Char-Broil meat thermometer at Amazone ou Walmart.

Le meilleur rapport qualité/prix

Alpha Grillers Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

The Alpha Grillers instant-read thermometer is a reliable and affordable meat thermometer that’s ideal for both indoor and outdoor cooking. It features an easy-to-use design, a large backlit display, and several other useful functions.

During our testing, we loved how easy this thermometer was to use. Simply unfold the probe from the body, and it’s ready to take readings. The large numbers on the display are easy to read, and there’s also a backlight that’s handy when grilling in the dark. We appreciated the length of the probe, which allowed us to take readings on the chicken breast we were testing over a hot grill without having to get our hands too close to the flames. We also were able to turn the backlight on and off, toggle through minimum and maximum temperature readings, and lock in a current reading with the push of a button.

Other notable features include a built-in magnet, which allowed us to attach the thermometer to the front of the grill so that we could keep it within reach while we grilled. The thermometer has a meat temperature guide printed on the front that was helpful for quick reference during cooking. The Alpha Grillers meat thermometer is also very compact, making it easy to store in a kitchen drawer or grill cabinet.

Spécifications du produit 

• Niveau de difficulté : Facile
• Matériels: Plastic with stainless steel probe
• Besoins de charge : Aucun

Avantages

• Large backlit display is easy to read in all light conditions
• Can view maximum and minimum temperatures and lock in current temperature readings
• Integrated magnet allows one to stick it on a grill control panel or oven door

Inconvénients

• Build quality doesn’t feel as durable as other meat thermometers we tested

Get the Alpha Grillers meat thermometer at Amazone ou Walmart.

Le meilleur pour les grillades

ThermoPro TempSpike Wireless Meat Thermometer

ThermoPro’s TempSpike is a great all-around smart meat thermometer for grillage, smoking, and baking. It consists of a wireless meat probe and a base that serves as both a charger and a transmitter to sync the probe to the user’s smartphone. Once we set it up, we loved how easy the TempSpike was to use. We also appreciated the wide breadth of useful cooking data it can track.

In addition to reading the internal temperature of the meat, the TempSpike can also take ambient temperature readings of the grill, which is a great feature for managing temperatures in a gas or charcoal grill. During testing, this feature allowed us to moderate the temperature of the grill for optimal heat while also keeping a close eye on the internal temperature of the chicken.

The TempSpike app shows a progress graphic with the current internal temperature and the target temp, along with a countdown clock, which displays the estimated time of completion (calculated by the app). The app also allows users to set alerts for the temperature targets, and this can be done for both the internal temperature of the meat and the ambient temperature of the grill. There are even graphs that show heating profiles for both ambient and food temperatures from start to finish.

Despite all that, this smart thermometer’s range is limited. Since it uses Bluetooth as opposed to Wi-Fi, we weren’t able to access the thermometer’s readings after leaving the premises, though it does have an impressive range of 500 feet.

Spécifications du produit 

• Niveau de difficulté : Intermédiaire
• Matériels: Plastic base with stainless steel probe
• Besoins de charge : Charging base

Avantages

• Simultaneously measures meat temperature and the ambient temperature of the grill or oven
• App displays current temperature, temperature history graphs, and other detailed data
• Wireless design with 500-foot range offers more convenience than wired models

Inconvénients

• Limited to only 1 probe, making it unsuitable for monitoring multiple meats at once

Get the ThermoPro TempSpike meat thermometer at Amazone, Lowe's, ou Meilleur achat.

Idéal pour fumer

Thermomètre à viande sans fil longue portée ThermoPro TP27

Low and slow cooking requires one to keep close tabs on the temperature of the smoker as well as the ribs, pork butts, and whole chickens they’re smoking for 6 hours or more. ThermoPro’s TP27 makes doing so easy with its four temperature probes and long-distance design. It consists of a transmitter equipped with four ports for wired meat probes. These probes are capable of measuring the internal temperature of meat as well as the ambient temperature of the smoker. The transmitter connects wirelessly to a receiver that’s equipped with a display showing the same information as the transmitter.

We loved how well this setup worked for a long smoking session. We used three probes to monitor the temperature of two pork butts and country ribs, and the fourth to keep tabs on the internal temperature of our charcoal smoker during a 6-hour smoking session. Setup was easy—the transmitter connected to the receiver automatically once both were powered up. We liked how simple it was to set target temperature alerts for the meat as well as high- and low-temperature alerts for the smoker, though we wish these alerts could be programmed via the receiver.

Once we set it up, we were able to move around the house with the receiver, which had no trouble maintaining a connection to the transmitter that was sitting by the smoker, even through several walls and up a flight of stairs. The displays on both units were easy to read thanks to their large size and bright backlights. Along with their functionality, we also liked the build quality. Both the receiver and transmitter come equipped with heavy durable plastic housings with plenty of rubberized grip.

Spécifications du produit 

• Niveau de difficulté : Avancé
• Matériels: Plastic and rubber housing with stainless steel probes
• Besoins de charge : Aucun

Avantages

• Can measure multiple pieces of meat and internal smoker temp at the same time
• Wireless receiver’s 500-foot range makes it easy to monitor grill and food remotely
• Both transmitter and monitor display 4 probe temperatures simultaneously

Inconvénients

• Can only program high and low temperatures from the transmitter unit

Get the ThermoPro TP27 meat thermometer at Amazone ou Walmart.

Best Thermocouple

ThermoPro TP18 Digital Thermocouple Meat Thermometer

ThermoPro’s TP18 can provide temperature in less than 3 seconds. It is accurate within plus or minus 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit and features a wide temperature range of 14 to 572 degrees Fahrenheit. Its lighted display makes this model easy to read in low light, such as during a barbecue at dusk or at night. One of its nifty features is its ability to lock in a temperature reading before the probe is removed. Thanks to this, the cook won’t have to get too close to a hot oven to read it.

Because the 4-inch probe can fold away for storage, users can pocket the resulting 6.8-inch thermometer when not needed, freeing their hands to baste, rotate, or otherwise tend to the oven’s items. The thermometer also has a magnetic back so that it can attach to a refrigerator or other metal surface. During our testing, the little look at the end of the handle provided a bit of extra length to keep our hands farther from the sausages that spit at us from the grill as we pierced them.

Spécifications du produit 

• Niveau de difficulté : Débutant
• Matériels: Plastic case with stainless steel probe
• Besoins de charge : 2 piles AAA (incluses)

Avantages

• A button for the probe release keeps fingers safe from hot cooking surfaces
• Easy-to-remove battery cover makes changing batteries a breeze
• No-frills design makes it easy to take temperatures on the fly

Inconvénients

• The brief guide to recommended internal temperatures is tiny, making it difficult to read

Get the ThermoPro TP18 meat thermometer at Amazone, Le Dépôt d'Accueil, ou Walmart.

Best Leave-In

CDN IRM200-Glow Ovenproof Meat Thermometer

The CDN IRM200-Glow is designed to stay inside food while it cooks, saving time and hassle for the home chef. With a single puncture, less juice escapes from the meat, and cooks can open the oven less frequently, maintaining a stable temperature inside. This thermometer’s analog dial has an extra-large 2-inch face, which glows in the dark for easy reading inside a dark oven. It is composed of stainless steel, and since it is analog, it never needs battery changes or recharging.

This leave-in thermometer measures from 120 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, which is fine for cooking meat and poultry but not a broad enough range for some foods. The laboratory-quality lens glass is waterproof for easy cleaning.

We like that the packaging indicates that it is ovenproof, and during our testing, we loved that we could still see the dial through the oven door. What we didn’t realize was how heavy the thermometer would be. It almost fell out of the chicken thighs we were roasting in a cast-iron pan in the oven. This type of thermometer is best suited for a big roast, bird, or ham that’s going to be in the oven for a long time.

Spécifications du produit 

• Niveau de difficulté : Facile
• Matériels: Acier inoxydable et verre
• Besoins de charge : Aucun

Avantages

• The glow-in-the-dark dial is easy to see in low-light circumstances
• Recommended internal temperature guide printed right on the dial
• Dishwasher-safe design makes it easy to clean after use

Inconvénients

• Top-heavy; may tip over unless stem is fully inserted into the meat
• Dial tends to steam up, making it difficult to read the temperatures
• Not useful for smaller cuts or delicate meats and fish

Get the CDN meat thermometer at Amazone.

Best Dial

Escali AH1 Oven-Safe Meat Thermometer