There are several accessories that I consider essential for 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 "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 achieve this with precision. 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, you should know that there are mainly two types of thermometers. There are probe thermometers, which are actually probes connected to a terminal, and those of the "instant reading" type. The Igrill 2 falls into the probe category. What sets it apart from the competition other than the fact that it can be used with 4 probes at the same time is that the Igrill 2 connects to your phone via Bluetooth, yes your phone. I got mine about a year and a half ago, 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 grill to know the ambient temperature of my BBQ and one in my piece of meat. I go inside, nice and warm and I open the application to program a temperature range between 225°F and 275°F and choose a temperature of 203°F for my piece of meat.
About 4 hours later I get a notification on my phone telling me I'm out of my selected temperature range. I go outside, make a few adjustments while braving the cold, and go back 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I would say that this is when my beer on the table realized that it was no longer my best BBQ friend and had just been replaced by the Igrill 2.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 BBQing was never going to be the same again.
It was the company Idevice that marketed the Igrill 2 at first, until the Weber company, known for its durability and quality products in the BBQ world, acquired it and has been distributing it for over a year now. The Igrill 2 is extremely precise and stable and its application, which was very basic at first, has undergone several updates since then and is now really complete and easy to use.
For all types of meat
Several people tell me they don't know the internal temperatures of meats, no problem. Igrill 2 thought of it! Whether it's for beef, poultry, pork, lamb or fish, it's all there. All you have to do is select your desired cooking and launch your application. The thermometer has a digital reading and it is possible to follow the progress of your cooking via a page of graphs on the application. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, the Igrill 2 will take your cooking results to another level. It's so good you'll feel like you're cheating, but don't worry, you're still BBQing, just better.
I've had the chance to try several different thermometer models and nothing beats my Igrill 2. I love its accuracy, ease of use and app. It works with both IOS and Android and automatically reconnects once synced to your device. Its 150 foot range means I don't have to constantly open my lid to check on my cooking, because "when you look, you don't cook". Getting an Igrill 2 is an instant upgrade to your grilling experience whether it's for longer cooking times or anything else.