Digital Thermometer with Stainless Steel Probe 12cm Long – Instant Read Food & Liquid Cooking Probe

Achieve precise internal cooking temperatures, safeguard food safety, and monitor liquid heat with the Digital Thermometer with 12cm Stainless Steel Food-Grade Probe. Engineered with a high-precision thermistor sensor, an ultra-fast digital processor, and a tapered 12cm stainless steel needle stem, this pocket-sized pen-style thermometer delivers accurate internal temperature readouts within seconds.

Operating completely cord-free on a single standard button battery (100% portable, battery-operated design; no trailing wires, DC wall adapters, or charging cables required), it provides fast, reliable measurements for meats, poultry, candy making, oil frying, milk frothing, homebrewing, and laboratory testing.

Key Features & Specifications

• Product Type: Instant-Read Pen-Style Digital Stem Thermometer.

• Probe Length: Approx. 12 cm (approx. 4.7 Inches)—ideal length to reach deep thermal centers of thick steaks, chicken breasts, roasts, and deep liquid carafes while keeping fingers safely away from boiling steam or hot grill grates.

• Probe Material: Food-grade 304 stainless steel stem with a tapered pointed tip for smooth insertion into dense meats without releasing valuable internal juices.

• Broad Temperature Range:

  • Measures from -50°C to +300°C (-58°F to +572°F).

  • Accuracy: ±1°C (±1.8°F) across standard cooking zones; resolution down to 0.1°C / 0.1°F.

  • Instant °C / °F toggle button allows seamless switching between metric and imperial scales.

• High-Contrast Digital LCD Screen:

  • Clear multi-segment LCD display provides instant, glare-free numerical readouts from any angle.

• Smart Data Hold & Display Functions:

  • HOLD Function: Press the "HOLD" button to freeze the current temperature on the screen—allowing you to remove the thermometer from a dark oven or hot grill and read it comfortably at eye level.

  • MAX / MIN Memory: Recall highest and lowest recorded temperatures during cooking or testing cycles.

• 100% Battery-Operated & Cordless:

  • Powered by a single, readily available 1.5V LR44 / AG13 button cell battery (included/pre-installed).

  • Auto-shutoff feature automatically powers down the unit after 10 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life.

• Protective Storage Sheath Included:

  • Comes with a ventilated, food-safe plastic probe cover that guards the sharp metal stem against dulling, bends, and dust while protecting hands when stored in kitchen drawers or tool rolls.

  • Integrated pocket clip allows easy attachment to apron loops, chef coat sleeves, or notebook pockets.

Broad Universal Applications & Target Uses

• BBQ Grilling & Smoker Cooking: Monitor internal doneness of brisket, ribs, steaks, burgers, and smoked chicken to prevent undercooking or drying out.

• Baking & Roasting: Check deep bread crumb temperatures (90–95°C / 195–205°F) and core turkey or pork roast readiness.

• Barista & Milk Steaming: Monitor pitcher milk temperatures for latte art microfoam (60–65°C / 140–150°F) without scalding.

• Candy Making & Deep Frying: Monitor oil temperatures for crispy fried chicken, donuts, caramel syrup boiling, and chocolate tempering.

• Laboratory, Garden & Homebrew: Track chemical solution temperatures, garden soil warmth, wort cooling, or baby formula bottles with food-safe hygiene.

Quick 4-Step Setup & Operation Guide

1. Power On: Press the ON / OFF button to turn on the LCD screen; remove the protective plastic sheath from the 12cm metal probe.

2. Select Unit: Tap the °C / °F button on the face to choose your preferred reading scale.

3. Insert & Read: Insert the pointed metal probe at least 2–3 cm into the thickest part of the meat (avoiding bone or gristle) or immerse into liquids; wait 3–5 seconds for the reading to stabilize.

4. Hold & Clean: Press HOLD to freeze the reading if viewing away from heat; wipe the stainless steel probe clean with a damp, soapy cloth or alcohol sanitizing wipe, replace the protective sheath, and turn off the unit.