According to Gwyneth Paltrow, the best kind of Christmas gift is one that “makes you feel understood.”
In a recent Instagram video, she said what made her feel seen, personally, was a “great meat thermometer” that she was given a few years ago. “I was very happy with it,” she added.
It may sound odd, but when you think about it, Paltrow is right. A kitchen gadget like a meat thermometer is a practical present — one that, as a gifter, you can be sure won’t get tossed aside or into a return pile, but will actually make its way into the recipient’s daily life.
Paltrow didn’t mention the exact brand she received or what makes it so great, but it inspired us to round up some of the best meat thermometers you can find on Amazon starting at $9. Some of the best temperature takers double as cooking timers, have compatible apps, and more.
Meat Thermometers at Amazon
Ammzo Meat Thermometer
This thermometer provides a temperature reading within two to four seconds, displayed on a small digital screen. It’s also waterproof and turns off automatically. Perhaps the most nifty is the gadget’s multiple storage solutions that keep its owner from fumbling in a drawer for it while pulling the turkey out of the oven — you can hang it from its open handle on a kitchen hook or magnetize it to any metal surface nearby.
ThermoPro TP16 Digital Meat Thermometer, $19 with coupon
No need to remember the list of cook temperatures for different meats — this thermometer knows them for you. Simply select the meat you’re cooking by clicking its respective illustration on-screen and use the timer function to alert you when it’s done. This one’s meat probe is separate from the timer itself and connected by a wire, which makes it easier (and ultimately safer) to maneuver around hot oil and large chunks of meat.
Smnqiua Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer, $44 with Prime
For the griller in your life who already has a basic meat thermometer and could use an upgrade, this (extremely on-sale!) wireless option is a great gift. It has bluetooth compatibility that connects to a mobile app where cooking progress and temperature fluctuations can be monitored from a separate room, or even outside. It’s dishwasher-safe, charges quickly, and
“overall, [is] a reliable, high-quality thermometer that performs exactly as advertised,” one Amazon reviewer wrote. “Every cook should own one,” another person added.
Enough with the filler presents — give the gift of a perfectly cooked meal this holiday season. It’s a human pleasure that can never be replaced.
Alpha Grillers Digital Meat Thermometer
Thermomonster Instant Read Digital Thermometer
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