There are several accessories that I consider essential for the BBQ, whether it's my grill daddy, my salt block or even a good injection syringe, but I have to say that a good thermometer tops the list.
Some will say "me I don't need a thermometer, I go by touch with the palm thing," how to say….no. What's better than perfect cooking and a good thermometer will be the perfect assistant to get there accurately. There are several models on the market, so which one to choose? My choice fell on the Igrill 2 which changed the way I barbecue forever.
Bluetooth
First, it is necessary know that there are mainly two types of thermometers. There are the probe thermometers, which are actually probes connected to a terminal and those of the "instant reading" type. The Igrill 2 falls into the category of probes. What sets it apart of the competition other than the fact that it can be used with 4 probes in At the same time, the Igrill 2 is connects to your phone via Bluetooth, yes yes your phone. I got mine about a year ago year and a half, when it was -25°C outside. Back home, True to form, I start my BBQ, eager to try out my new thermometer.
So I install a probe on my grid to know the room temperature of my BBQ and one in my piece of meat. I come home at inside, nice and warm and I open the application to program a beach temperature between 225°F and 275°F and chose a temperature of 203°F for my piece of meat.
About 4 hours later I get a notification on my phone telling me that I am going out of the selected temperature range. I go outside, make some adjustments while braving the cold and return to inside. Another 3-4 hours pass and the app notifies me that my food is ready in 10 degrees.
Poor beer...
I would say that's when my beer on the table understood that she was no longer my best BBQ friend and that it had just been replaced by the Igrill 2. I was consoling her when I received another notification. telling me that my target temperature had been reached. From that moment on, it was clear that my way of barbecuing was never going to be the same again.
This is the company Idevice, which marketed the Igrill 2 in beginning, until the Weber company, renowned for its durability and quality products in the world of BBQ, acquire them and ensure them distribution for over a year now. The Igrill 2 is extremely precise and stable and its application, which was very basic at the beginning, has suffered several updates since and is now really complete and simple of use.
For all types of meat
Many people tell me that they don't know the internal temperatures of meats, no problem Igrill 2 has thought of it! Whether it's for beef, poultry, pork, lamb or fish, it's all there. You just have to select your desired cooking and launch your application. The thermometer is reading digital and it is possible to follow the progress of your cooking via a charts page on the app. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, The Igrill 2 will bring the result of your cooking to another level. It goes so well that you will have feel like cheating, but don't worry, you're still BBQing, just better.
I was lucky to try several different thermometer models and nothing beats my Igrill 2. I love its precision, ease of use and app. It works with both IOS and Android and automatically reconnects once once synced with your device. Its 150-foot range allows me to never not having to constantly open my lid to check the status of my cooking, because “when you look, you don’t cook”. Get an Igrill 2 is to instantly increase your experience on the grill whether it is for longer cooking times or others.