4 Best Meat Thermometers (2025): Accurate & Lightning Fast

Bon Appétit recipes often require cooking to specific temperatures, ensuring a perfectly cooked meal. Using a meat thermometer is essential for BBQ enthusiasts. Leave-in thermometers stay in the protein during cooking, while instant-read thermometers are used for spot checks. Top picks include the Thermoworks RFX for leave-in thermometers, Combustion for predictive thermometers, Thermapen One for instant-read thermometers, and Kizen for budget-friendly options.

The Thermoworks RFX boasts a reliable signal and a separate ambient temperature probe. Combustion offers predictive cooking estimates and functions as an instant-read thermometer. Thermapen One excels in accuracy and speed. The Kizen thermometer is affordable but slightly slower to read.

Testing involved checking accuracy, response time, and ease of use for both leave-in and instant-read thermometers. Key features to consider include accuracy, speed, multiple sensors, alarms, predictive algorithms, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Other recommended thermometers include Typhur Sync, Meater Pro, and Javelin, while models like the original Meater and Chef IQ fell short in performance.