A meat thermometer transformed my cooking – here are nine of the best for roasts and barbecues

<p>Stop guessing and start probing with our writer’s pick of the top thermometers, including smart Bluetooth and leave-in models</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jun/11/readers-barbecue-tips-tricks"><strong>Readers’ favourite barbecue tips and tricks</strong></a></p><p>While fewer of us are eating meat regularly – I refer you to the rise of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jan/31/the-rise-of-beef-days-why-even-meat-lovers-are-cutting-back">“beef days”</a> – if you’re going to cook it, it needs to be done properly. Overcooked beef with the texture of shoe leather, or undercooked poultry with a side of food poisoning, will put off even the most devoted carnivore.</p><p>A reliable meat thermometer solves both problems. It takes the guesswork out of cooking, helping you achieve melt-in-the-mouth steak and the best of any cut, with no special skills required.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jul/30/best-meat-thermometers-tested-uk">Continue reading...</a>