- 1). Factor in the price of the cooking thermometers you're comparing. You can find them for as little as $10, but they can get more expensive, reaching up to about $50. While some of the price depends solely on brand name popularity, much of the price is a result of the increase in technology. For example, thermometers that can be programmed, or those that have special features such as sound alerts, will be more expensive.
- 2). Match the thermometer to your cooking needs. For example, an oven-safe bi-metal thermometer is ideal if you are unsure of cooking times and need to check the temperature often, since this type of thermometer stays in the food while cooking. However, it also leaves a puncture in the food, so if you are concerned with the specific appearance of a meal, you might want a digital thermometer that only needs to be slightly inserted into the food.
- 3). Determine how each thermometer you look at provides the temperature. Some thermometers have dials, which are usually split into sections that mark every 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Other thermometers provide digital numbers, with some that even specify to one-tenth of a degree.
- 4). Assess the time it will take to get a reading on a cooking thermometer. This generally can be found in the instructions or product description. Some can be read instantly, while others can take a few minutes to get a reading.
- 5). Read product reviews for multiple thermometers. Instead of focusing solely on customer reviews, be sure to include reviews from nonbiased sources that actually test a large number of these devices, such as Good Housekeeping and Consumer Reports.
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