IamMadMan
somebody shut me the fark up.
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2011
- Location
- Pemberto...
I think it's a matter of what one perceives as value for the money.
I paid full price for both of my Thermapens and would not hesitate to do it again. I also have the soft protective covers and the cases fore each pen.
I have one (green) for cold foods and one (red) for meats. This prevents cross-contamination in the kitchen when dealing with a lot of foods and there is not simply enough time to properly clean the probe when switching between hot and cold pans/trays. It also allow me to delegate a separate individual to handle the hot foods and one for the cold foods.
As far as dropping it into a 1500 degree fire, that's what wired food/pit probes are for, my Thermapens never leave the food prep/serving areas. I don't use temperature to determine if food is done, I believe only human interaction can give the desired results for perfectly done foods.
Simply put, they are tools; as with most tools they should also be given care and proper use to preserve their longevity as a valued item. Sort of like the difference between the tools of a backyard mechanic and a professional mechanic. There is nothing wrong with buying a cheaper product if that is what you perceive as a good value and it suits your needs.
I paid full price for both of my Thermapens and would not hesitate to do it again. I also have the soft protective covers and the cases fore each pen.
I have one (green) for cold foods and one (red) for meats. This prevents cross-contamination in the kitchen when dealing with a lot of foods and there is not simply enough time to properly clean the probe when switching between hot and cold pans/trays. It also allow me to delegate a separate individual to handle the hot foods and one for the cold foods.
As far as dropping it into a 1500 degree fire, that's what wired food/pit probes are for, my Thermapens never leave the food prep/serving areas. I don't use temperature to determine if food is done, I believe only human interaction can give the desired results for perfectly done foods.
Simply put, they are tools; as with most tools they should also be given care and proper use to preserve their longevity as a valued item. Sort of like the difference between the tools of a backyard mechanic and a professional mechanic. There is nothing wrong with buying a cheaper product if that is what you perceive as a good value and it suits your needs.
