A question I've seen being asked in the various groups a lot is how to calibrate your thermometer or meat probes. In this post I'm going to detail the two most popular methods on how to calibrate your thermometer and/or meat probes to ensure you're getting the most accurate reading.
This is also handy if you have the newer Rec Tec Wifi Controller as I've found the meat probes to typically be 10 +/- degrees off than what they are actually reading.
How to calibrate thermometer using Ice Water
How to calibrate your thermometer using Boiling Water
There you have it, two very quick and easy ways to calibrate your thermometer to get a more precise temperature measurement.
If you have other methods of calibrating your meat probes or thermometers, please share below!
This is also handy if you have the newer Rec Tec Wifi Controller as I've found the meat probes to typically be 10 +/- degrees off than what they are actually reading.
How to calibrate thermometer using Ice Water
- First fill a glass with ice cubes then fill with cold water.
- Stir the water and sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Next, stir again and then insert your thermometer / meat probe into the glass of ice water. (Make sure not to touch the sides of the glass)
- The temperature should read 32°F or 0°C.
- Record the difference and offset your thermometer or meat probe as needed.
How to calibrate your thermometer using Boiling Water
- First bring a pot of distilled water to a boil.
- Now, once the water has reaching a rolling boil, insert your thermometer into the water (Make sure not to touch the sides or bottom of the pot)
- The temperature on your thermometer should read 212°F or 100°C.
- Record the difference and offset your thermometer or meat probe as needed.
There you have it, two very quick and easy ways to calibrate your thermometer to get a more precise temperature measurement.
If you have other methods of calibrating your meat probes or thermometers, please share below!