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For absolutely delicious, tender turkey or other poultry, try deep-frying, a “new” method that has been used in the South for decades. The result is a bird that is juicy but has no greasy taste. Speed is another bonus— a 14-pound turkey typically cooks in an hour or less. The more oil that is used, the less the oil temperature will drop when the turkey is added. The simple secret to properly deep-frying is to use a sufficient amount of oil, at the proper temperature, and cook for the correct time. The IRL500 allows you to make sure that the proper oil temperature is maintained. This thermometer can be used with any size deep fry kettle. From meats to chocolate, the oven or the freezer, whatever you need a temperature reading on, CDN has the thermometer for the task. Featuring advanced technology, quality construction, easy-to-read displays and user-friendly operations, CDN thermometers are essential tools in any kitchen. CDN covers the thermometer with a five-year limited warranty.
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Popular in Southern cooking for decades, deep-fried whole turkey is gaining a national audience. When cooked properly its delicious, juicy, and has no greasy taste. Each fry kettle has its own instructions, but generally for best results the oil should first be heated to between 375 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and after the bird is added, maintained at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. With its adjustable stainless-steel clip, this 12-inch-long thermometer is ideal for attaching to any size vat or kettle to monitor oil temperature. Large and easy-to-read, the 2-inch dial registers temperatures ranging from 100 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be left in after cooking is complete to ensure the oil has completely cooled. A 14-pound bird usually cooks in approximately 45 minutes. The protective sheath for the thermometer features a pocket clip and loop to conveniently hold the probe. Since a large amount of hot oil is required, turkeys and other poultry should always be deep-fried outdoors. A five-year warranty covers the thermometer against defects.--Ann Bieri
Bill
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
This thermometer is accurate (checked both against boiling water and another thermometer at 350) and easy to read. Well worth the price.
Jeremy
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
I bought this to put in my boil pots for butchering and my parties. they tell the temp accurate and work really well.
dan cope
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
This is a fry thermometer, not a candy thermometer. You should not try to use this as a candy thermometer, but as a fry Thermometer, it works outstanding. The first one of these I had got broken and I immediately ordered a replacement of the very same unit. I’m very happy with this and if this one gets broken, I’ll order a third one. It’s easy to read the dial is large enough so you can read it and the accuracy is right on
maxime roussel
Reviewed in France on September 27, 2020
envoie rapide bien emballée, de belle manufacture fournis avec un étuis pour protéger la sonde et une griffe pour la fixer au récipient
Qwerty009
Reviewed in Mexico on November 26, 2020
Preciso, de buena calidad, se ve resistente, el clip tiene buena sujeción. De los pocos que encontré con mayor rango de temperatura, yo no tomé en cuenta lo largo de la punta, pero me fue de gran utilidad de igual forma ya que el clip se ajusta bastante bien
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2019
And I mean turkey-fryer long. The downside is the clip is useless for a standard fryer because it gets nowhere near the edge. However, it's nice to know that it's not another plastic thermometer for a deep fat fryer (seriously what?) and it's easy to read, easy to clean, and all around pretty spiffy.
Tristan Jones
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2018
Nice clear dial, works well and long enough for tall pots.
mario trettenero
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2018
These were ordered along with my Vee Gee units and are working very well, happy with them but again the VEE GEE units very disappointed with.
DJB
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2017
First use - only use so far - was to make bread in camp in a 12" Dutch oven. Temp at 400 F. Our DO has a thermometer notch and this thermometer fit perfectly. The temps measured were as expected from the numbers of coals we used. The bread turned out wonderfully and we will use this thermometer again.
James Krah
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2016
Most deep-fat bi-metal temperature probes of this type are junk, made overseas. This is my third one. Most are made in China; this one is made in Vietnam. Probes of this type are generally off by 10-40 degrees F, right out of the box, and if you drop it, or it's dropped during shipping, forget about it. These units have all the problems that wind-up watches had until quartz movement came about.This one, like many others, has a nut at the top of the probe, just underneath the dial, that you can crank with pliers to make the temp reading accurately correspond to the temp of the measured object (I used boiling water).I test all of this type probe in heated water on the stove. With the probe inserted into the water, when the water reaches a rolling boil, if the needle indicator is not at 212 F or 100 C, use the pliers as you hold the dial still to adjust the dial indicator needle to the boiling point of water. This will at least make this unit accurate at 212 F, but don't forget the unit might not reflect the ambient room temp accurately when allowed to cool (my house is maintained at 76; unit shows 100 room temp although calibrated to show boiling water at 212) and may not accurately indicate frying temps of 300-375. The US does not offer a quality unit of this type. You take your chances with all of these, whether you spend more or less than the cost of this unit.The best solution is to stop relying on these cheaply-made unreliable bi-metal probes, and to spend the money on the Thermo-pen Mk IV probe. I won't review that unit here, but a quick search will lead you to the correct official site.As for this unit, I've got it dialed in to accurately reflect stovetop boiling water, but, as I stated above, this is no guarantee this unit or others like it will be accurate at deep-fry temps. I will use my Thermo-pen to test the accuracy of this unit in boiling oil. I will post the results here.Update: I have calibrated this unit with my super-accurate, expensive themo-couple device. As expected, inaccurate under 200 degrees. However, accurate over 300 degrees, which is where one starts to actually deep-fry. As long as I can have an accurate deep-fry probe for the range of 300-360, I am happy. I am happy with this unit, as verified by my thermo-couple tester.
SInohey
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015
Purchased this thermometer specifically for deep frying. It performed as expected, when used properly. Best to read the enclosed instructions on the packaging if this is your first experience with this device. Test it before using it. It sometimes needs calibration to get the correct temperature reading. A steel clip secures it to the pot. Can be easily calibrated on the back with a wrench, for stable and accurate readings. Be aware that the temperature sensor is about 2.5" above the tip of the probe so it is not useful in shallow liquids (less than 3"). The depth of the sensor level can be easily adjusted.This device is best used in deep fryers and as a meat probe.There are more specific thermometers for candy making or shallow fryers.
Manu_in_wien
Reviewed in Germany on June 22, 2013
Er erfüllt seinen Zweck. Ich habe ihn als Zuckerthermometer verwendet.Ist waschbar... in die Geschirrspülmaschine habe ich much aber nicht getraut ihn zu gebenDer Stiel ist sehr lang, bei niedrigeren Kochtöpfen kipot das Ganze.Für alle, die kein Englisch können: eine Art Beschreibung liegt nur auf Englisch bei.
Ryan Houseknecht
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2012
I'll keep this short. If you are frying in 3+ inches of oil, this is probably a great thermometer. Anything less than 2.5 inches and you will be disappointed.The reasons:The temperature sensor is located 2.5 inches from the very bottom tip of the thermometer. So, if you don't cover the sensor with with a little liquid more to spare, you won't get an accurate reading. This means that you'll want a different thermometer for shallow frying or candymaking.The readout is consistent and the holder works fine to keep it at the right height and the correct distance from the sides of the pot. It calibrates easily and accurately. Perfect for turkey fryers.It gets 3 out of 5 stars from me because I expected the sensor to be a little closer to the very tip of the thermometer. With the adjustable height of the holder there doesn't seem to be a very good reason for such a distance.
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