MasterBuilt 23102009 Butterball 12-Inch Stainless Steel Deep Fry Thermometer From MasterBuilt

MasterBuilt 23102009 Butterball 12-Inch Stainless Steel Deep Fry Thermometer
From MasterBuilt

Product Description

Stay on top of the oil temperature in your fryer with the 12" Deep Fry Thermometer. This durable stainless steel fryer accessory reads temperatures from 50 - 750ºF. The thermometer's long stainless steel stem makes it ideal for any container and comes with an adjustable stainless steel mounting bracket to keep it in place in the fryer. Color coded dial for safety helps you see when oil is ready for cooking or starting to get too hot.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4117 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: MasterBuilt
• Model: 23102009
• Released on: 2009-09-01
• Dimensions: 16.20" h x 3.90" w x 14.80" l,

Features

• Easy to read dial
• 12 inch shaft for measuring temperatures
• Measures temps from 50 degrees to 550 degrees fahrenheit

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Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Great thermometer for the money.
By Raijer
I'm using this to monitor the internal temperature of my Weber Smokey Mountain. Initially, I was looking at some very expensive thermometers, but I thought the price was low enough for this one that it was worth a shot. Gotta say, it's working like a champ. My cooks are coming out wonderful, and the instrument is accurate. It does seem a little on the fragile side, but considering the price, I guess that's not too surprising.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Well built thermometer, but understand its limitations.
By E. Caroe
Well built thermometer, but understand its limitations. This model covers from 100 to 500 deg. F. Therefore don't anticipate accurate readings in a narrow range. For "smoking", many consider 200 - 225 to be an ideal temp range, so a 150 to 400 deg F unit will be far easier to use; Amazon doesn't list one. For deep frying, the same smaller range will be far better to check on oil temperature ONLY. Still not for meat temperature.
Turkey is moist and tender at breast temp of 165 deg F, but tough and stringy at 175 deg and higher. That's a circular dial distance of only about 1/8th of an inch on this unit. Worse, beef internal temp range is about 124 deg F. to 132 deg - from rare to beyond-medium. The great news is that Amazon sells digital remote thermometers (plus also cheap replacement probes) that are far more logical for monitoring meat temps. In a fryer basket, the turkey breast is fairly close to the surface of the oil, so it is easy to insert a digital thermometer probe. Just be sure to wear a suitable safety glove, which you must have anyway when deep frying. [I actually use a digital remote Amazon thermometer to check fryer oil temp as well as smoker temp, as back-up to a round analog thermometer. Also stock spare probes).
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Great with the fryer, and more
By Douglas Lach
I bought this to go with a turkey fryer because I figured I'd need the extra reach, and it works great for that. It gives quick, accurate (as far as I can tell) readings and keeps my hands safely away from the hot oil. What I hadn't planned for was how useful this was for checking the temperature of items roasing in the oven as well. Open the door, reach in and not only can I more easily and safely inset the probe end into a roast or bird, but I can also read it a lot easier. In my opinion, the convenience is well worth what I paid for it.

CDN Digital Programmable Probe Thermometer From Component Design

CDN Digital Programmable Probe Thermometer
From Component Design

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CDN Proaccurate High Heat Stainless Digital Programmable Probe Thermometer For Use in candy, roast, oven.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #212 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Slvr
• Brand: Component Design
• Model: DTP482
• Dimensions: 2.50" h x 1.00" w x 4.00" l, .50 pounds

Features

• Digital, programmable thermometer; high-heat, stainless steel probe and cable
• Great for roasts, barbecue, candy-making, and deep-fat frying
• Check internal food temperatures without opening oven door; alarm sounds when food is done
• Runs off a single AAA battery (included)
• Measures temperatures from 32 to 482 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 250 degrees Celsius)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
If you've ever opened the oven door to check on a roast only to watch the heat escape while an "instant read" thermometer measures temperature, you'll appreciate this impressively-accurate, remote cable thermometer. Simply insert its high-heat stainless steel probe into meat, shut the oven door, and monitor internal food temperature on a large, easy-to-read digital display. You can even program an alarm to sound when food has reached a desired temperature. Predetermined settings are also available. This capability is especially useful for smoking, barbecuing, or any "low and slow" technique--eliminating the need to check on food and allow precious smoke to escape.
Unlike other remote probe thermometers, heat resistance makes this versatile tool ideal for candy making or deep fat frying. A special clip secures the probe to your saucepan. Plus, since the Proaccurate withstands temperatures up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit, you won't melt through several probes in the course of a year's cooking.
A magnetic back and folding stand let you store the thermometer on a counter or stove. A handy 24-hour count-up, count-down timer also functions solo to aid any cooking task. This commercial-quality thermometer is calibrated to the National Sanitation Foundation standards--the highest standards achievable. It runs on a single AAA battery, included with purchase. --Mary Park

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Customer Reviews

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279 of 281 people found the following review helpful.
Finally, a digital probe thermometer that can take the heat!
By Daniel L Edelen
Having burned out, drenched, accidentally kinked, and destroyed enough Polder probes to fill an oven, I finally threw in the towel and went elsewhere for a digital probe thermometer. CDN's Proaccurate may finally be the end of my search for a worthy successor.

Digital probe thermometers are a godsend for cooks who like to set it and forget it when cooking. You want that steak done to exactly 145 degrees? The probe thermometer will tell you. Just stick it in the meat, set the finished temp, and let the beep tell you when it's exactly medium rare. When it works, this kind of thermometer is indispensable.

Therein lies the rub, though. "When it works...." Most of the digital probe thermometers on the market suffer from the same chink in the armor--their probes are flimsy. Not only are the wires inside the probe itself thin when compared with the braided metal housing that holds them, but they can't take the heat, either. Most probes top out at a little over 380 degrees. You run the risk of burning it out when checking oil temperatures, something every probe should be able to do. And if your oven cycles its heat on and off, you could have it set for 350 but it may vary between 300 and 400 while cooking for twenty minutes or more. The result is a cooked probe.

But not with the CDN Proaccurate. The probe cord itself is significantly thicker (fifty percent or more, from my guess) and the temperature tops out almost a hundred degrees higher than the other guys at 482. Plus, unlike the other guys, this unit carries a full five year warranty--including the probe. You can't find that in any other digital probe thermometer I've seen.

Pros:
* Probe withstands highest heat I've seen offered--482 degrees F--and is far more hefty than competitors
* Meat selector settings (Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Veal) with doneness levels
* Accurate. Approved for Food Service Industry usage
* Twenty-four hour count down and up timer
* Large display
* Includes wall mount, magnetic attachment to metal surfaces, and is free-standing
* Good price point
* Five year warranty
* CDN was swift in answering e-mailed questions I had about the unit

Cons:
* No seconds displayed on timer
* Design won't be confused with anything coming out of Europe :-)
* Non-intuitive operation on a couple functions
* Plastic case is not heat-resistant
* Tiny indicator makes it hard to tell if the unit is running when using timer
* Alarm is not as loud as other units out there
* Probe still prone to water damage (no dishwasher)
* Hard to read times less than ten minutes due to shadow of case on digits near the right side

Overall, as a new user my review is positive. Time will tell concerning ruggedness, but I am hopeful given the clear difference in probes between the CDN and other units out there. This CDN model is almost worthy of five stars, but the lack of seconds on the timer is a bad design decision from my point of view. I know from experience with other units that watching those seconds roll by gave me some assurance from a distance that the timer was running.

So for all you Polder and Taylor users who are exasperated with probe failures on your thermometers, this CDN may be what you've been looking for.
67 of 67 people found the following review helpful.
Best Probe Thermometer Out There!
By J. Ackiss
I am a big fan of probe thermometers, and I have owned and ruined several of them; each a different brand. The CDN is the most accurate and can withstand high heat - best on the market in this price range. I have owned this thermometer for over a year now, and in this time it has:

1. Been rained on at least 5 times.
2. Dropped in our pool.
3. Been hidden in our sandbox.
4. Been dropped on hot coals and backing partially melted.

Each time this thermometer has miraculously come back to life and worked perfectly! The original battery is still going.

If I had to purchase a new one, it would be this thermometer!

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful.
CDN Proaccurate Digital Programmable Probe Thermometer
By C. Miller
After much research into these devices, I decided to purchase the CDN brand for my husband as a gift. I chose this brand since it had a higher temperature range than that of the other brands available. This one goes up to 482degrees. So far he seems to love this thermometer. It seems very accurate in reading the internal temp of the meats. He loves that it allows him to program what type of meat and for beef the taste(rare,m.rare,med,well). The cable connecting the device to the probe seems to be pretty strong--braided wire. I have seen other devices by other brands that the cables "burn out". This was one of the deciding factors in purchasing the CDN brand. My husband loves the magnetic feature that allows him to stick it to the side of the oven! I am also excited to see the thermometer comes with a clip for candy making and frying. I havent had a chance to use it for this purpose yet, but it makes the device much more versatile & useful. The temperature display is quite large and easy to read...so it will work good for someone who cant read small print. I would actually give this product 4 &1/2 stars. The only reasons I would deduct half a star are: 1)the casing is plastic (cannot use on BBQ)and 2)the timer beeper isnt that loud (you cant hear it if upstairs or more than a room away, so you need to stay in earshot to hear the timer go off). All in all its a great product. I would recommend it. Buy it and you will never have dried out or undercooked meat again. Its well worth it! The chef in your life will thank you!

Deep Fryer Presto 05462 Digital ProFry Immersion-Element 9-Cup Deep Fryer

Deep Fryer Presto 05462 Digital ProFry Immersion-Element 9-Cup Deep Fryer

Deep Fryer Product Description

Professional style deep fryer in a handy at home size. Oblong shaped basket has a 9 cup food capacity.

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Deep Fryer Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #924 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Presto
• Model: 05462
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 13.00" h x 10.69" w x 17.69" l, 10.85 pounds

Features

• 9-cup-capacity deep fryer with oblong-shaped basket
• 1800-watt immersion element for quick preheating and fast recovery
• Digital control and display; adjustable thermostat; 30-minute timer
• LED signal light; cover with filter; removable heating element and pot
• Measures 21-1/2 by 10-3/4 by 11-7/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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Deep Fryer Customer Reviews

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72 of 75 people found the following review helpful.
Decent replacement for my old fryer
By M.D.C.
I love to deep fry food using canola oil. It's actually healthier and more certain than pan frying, especially when dealing with food that needs to be cooked thoroughly before eating, like poultry and fish.

I have a small round fryer that does a good job but it's a NIGHTMARE to clean. The oil reservoir is gritty, so everything sticks to it very well - a major annoyance. It's also difficult to dump the oil without spilling.

Enter this deep fryer. So far I've got no complaints, it's very easy to fry the food, and the basket is a very nice touch that my old fryer doesn't have. One minor nitpick is the basket I just raved about; I wish it were more "mesh" than "fence". Meaning I wish the holes were a lot smaller, so it would act as an effective crumb catcher. That would make the unit a lot easier to clean, and I can see how that might get to be a problem in time. But again, it's a nitpick of mine.

Update 12/28: Ok, I've got complaints. First, the filtering is poor. It will leave the smell of fried-whatever all throughout your place. I've got an el-cheapo $40 fryer that I replaced with this, and the cheap one does a better job of containing that odor. I know this is like some industrial-type stuff so it's to be expected, but I can't keep buying Oust like this.

Secondly, I was right about wanting the mesh. I've fried a couple of times and already there's a nice brown coating on the bottom. IT bothers me, because if they just went with a mesh-style basket I wouldn't have this problem.

Third, it takes WAY too long to heat up. I'd say plan on about 10-15 minutes prep time. Hate to beat a dead horse, but el-cheapo was hot in a matter of 3-5 minutes tops.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
A great home fryer for a new cook
By Selivesti Child
I've been using this fryer for about six months and so far it has worked very well. I have no other experience with fryers like this so nothing to compare it to but I do have a lot of small appliances and as far as cleaning and maintenance and storage this unit is better than most. It is easy to disassemble, clean, and to pour the oil out if you like to filter and reuse. The basket is serviceable but I've noticed some rust forming on the handle screws despite that I hand wash everything. It may not fare well in the dishwasher even though it says you can put it in there (another reviewed had a bad experience--I haven't tried it). The handle is a tad flimsy but mainly because it folds in, a nice feature, so I'm okay with that. Other than that everything is solid and well built. The basket hooks onto the rim to allow the food to drain but the bottom can still touch the oil if the unit is at the MAX oil mark. I like the fact that it holds exactly the amount of oil in a typical large jug (1 gallon) you find in the grocery store.

Features: Digital temperature control sets one of 4 fixed temperatures: 300, 325, 350, 375. A (loud) beep lets you know when preheating is done. Magnetic power plug easily detaches from back to avoid yanking on unit if something snags the cord. Built-in 30 minutes timer--just a timer--it doesn't shut off the unit or anything like that. Basket folds up for easy storage inside fryer. Easily disassembles for cleaning. Vented lid to prevent oil splatter.

Cooking: Oil heats up in a reasonable time (10-15 minutes) and allows you to prepare the food while waiting. It seems to maintain temperature well based on its own internal thermometer. I'm learning that deep frying is a bit of an art so you may have to experiment before you get that perfect, golden brown, cooked throughout result.

One final note--this unit pulls down a lot of energy so you may not be able to use other high-energy devices while this one is on (electric skillet, rice cooker, or basically anything that heats) as it will overload the breaker. Of course this will depend on your individual kitchen and, if you have this same issue, you can always work around this by using a plug on a separate circuit. 

70 of 81 people found the following review helpful.
Dishwasher Disaster
By Larry E. Vaughn
I was initially quite impressed with this unit. Since I have experience using commercial deep fryers, I recognized the nice features built into this unit. 1800 watts of heating power will bring the oil up to temperature in about 15 minutes, and should be big enough to recover quickly after you slowly drop a basket of raw material into the oil. That, however, was not my experience.

After cooking two small batches of battered tenderloin nuggets, I allowed the oil to get back up to temperature, which took about eight minutes, and then dropped a basket load of steak fries. In a matter of moments the "ready" light went off, and the oil never did get back up to temperature. By the time the fries were browned enough to lift, they were pretty oily.

The real bummer, though, was after straining the oil and storing it away, I broke down the unit and placed everything except the heating unit into the dishwasher. At that point, I was satisfied enough with the performance of the fryer I would have kept it and figured a way to get around the slow recovery time on the fries.

But, later, when I opened the dishwasher to take the clean unit out and reassemble it for storage, the basket was completely rusted over! All of the other parts were just fine, but the basket was a great disappointment. So, I have returned that otherwise nice unit, and am now back on the market.