This Dad-Approved Tool Is the Secret to Perfect Steaks

One thing about my dad: He knows how to throw a party. Whether it’s a neighborhood get-together or a Fourth of July cookout, he’s always there to make sure everyone is having a good time. His favorite way to do this is by operating the grill, just like many dads before him, making sure no one leaves with an empty plate (or stomach).

Usually, it’s simple stuff like hot dogs — Chicago style, of course — and juicy burgers, things that are easy to churn out quickly. If we’re lucky, though, he’ll go all out and make ribeyes for the whole crew. And even though he prepares them a little differently each time, they’re always cooked to perfection, thanks to his favorite tool: his trusty wireless meat thermometer.

Thermopro Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

I have to admit, before he told me about this clever tool, I was always a little confused every time my dad cut into a tender medium-rare steak in front of us. Of course, I never doubted his ability — he’s a master when it comes to barbecue — but after he put the meat down on the grill, I would see him off chatting with his friends or playing with the dog, seemingly doing everything but tending to the food. Turns out, this thermometer is the reason he’s able to do so, while still serving perfectly cooked steaks every time.

This rechargeable, two-pronged digital meat thermometer connects to your phone through Bluetooth, tracking the temperature of your meat in real-time and alerting you when it’s ready to be taken off the grill. It also comes with a digital monitor that displays the temperatures of both probes at once, allowing you to check the temperature of your food with just a glance.

Even the greatest pitmasters can’t guess when the meat is done based on time alone. “If you're barbecuing and the meat needs to be there for a long period, you keep opening up the lid, which lets the heat out, which changes the temperature, and then that leads to an uneven cook,” my dad said. Thanks to this thermometer, there’s no need for him to mess with the meat anymore. “Just let it do its thing,” he said. “Cook it, get it to the temperature, let the meat rest, and it's done.”

No more poking and prodding at the meat on your grill — this thermometer does all the work for you. Grab this dad-approved tool while it’s 32% off at Amazon.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $34.