ThermoPro TP-02S 5 Seconds Instant Read Meat Thermometer Digital Cooking Food Thermometer with Long Probe for Grill Candy Kitchen BBQ Smoker

... with the TP02S thermometer. I've been looking at the "instant read" thermometers for a while and have not been able to allow myself to spend 50-60 bucks and up on a thermometer, instant read or not... Then I ran across this one while looking for something else. Decided, for 8 bucks n some change, total, what do I have to lose? Admittedly, I expected it to be little cheezy made and was not disappointed there. But for 8 bucks and some change, what should I expect, right? It is made of real light weight plastic, BUT I was pleasantly surprise to find that in about 5 seconds I know the internal temp of whatever I'm cooking, grilling or smoking.. This one actually works as advertised! I've been using it now for a couple weeks and would not hesitate a bit to buy another one. Mark me as very satisfied!

I bought this because it stated it was an instant read thermometer. Not exactly instant, but takes a few seconds to register the temperature. It is faster than the other thermometers I have, so I use it for my grill cooking.

The ThermoPro TP02S thermometer works great...still! I ordered them a year ago, so I'm pretty late with my review. I gave one as a gift and kept one, so I'm happy to say they continue to work as if brand new! Thank you! Would definitely order again.

Nice! Handy to hang it on a hook. Spare for RV, BBQ, or whatever.

worked very easy

I am extremely happy with this food thermometer. It reads almost instantly and is easy to see, The on button is in the exact right place for your thumb to press it without looking for it every time you need to use it. The probe is not too long nor too short and has a snug fitting cover for when not in use. Also has a ring to hang it on a hook if you like. That's what I did, next to the stove and my spice rack. I definitely recommend this product.

Great little thermometer. Only 4 stars because it does not give you the temp immediately like I thought it would, but it works well and pretty quickly. I have to hold it and not let it touch the bottom to get the correct temp but like I said, it works quickly.

Haven't used it yet. It did not come with a battery. You have to read the booket to find out what type of battery. Our local stores did not carry the right button battery, and I had to order one, waiting for it to arrive. Will update this review once I get a battery and actually use the thing.

Worked well for one use. Then we couldn't get it off of Celcius. Reads a different temperature each time it's used, meaning within the same meat cut within seconds of checking. Unreliable. We thought we were getting a good one, but it's just as terrible as the other cheap ones

My husband complained about this during his first use. I assumed it was “user error.” Shortly after, I had my own experience and ended up tossing this thing aside and grabbing an analog thermometer. When subject to an abrupt temp change, the display flashes, showing 0*C, then reverts to Centigrade for your final temp. Fahrenheit was selected as the starting temp. The final temp, and length of time flashing, took longer than expected. Then, I had to (again) switch the temp back to Fahrenheit. The process was frustrating and we will be purchasing a different thermometer. I was not able to replicate this frustration using ice and hot water, but we both had this experience while grilling meat. We did remove the meat from the grill while temping.