289221 Fri May 10 16:52:59 -0700 2002 5 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1564831 Probably this has been discussed before, but my good old digital thermometer was working then so I wasn't paying attention. Unfortunately, I left the thing sticking in the roast I was cooking and put it back into the oven. Man, it doesn't take plastic long to melt, does it? Anyway, I'm looking for a reliable, low-cost ($15.00 or less--I may leave it in another roast ya know...) digital instant read thermometer. Any suggestions? My old one was a Polder, and I liked it, but thought there might be something better out there. Thank you! Fri May 10 16:52:59 -0700 2002 0 Karl 1 1564834 The Thermapan is pricy, but the readout is big enough to read w/o my glasses. And it's way to big and bulky to accidentally leave in the roast. Fri May 10 17:47:07 -0700 2002 1564831 0 Saucyknave 1 1564841 One option is the Brookstone digital thermometer. It costs more, but you don't put it in the oven so you can't melt it. It has a probe that you put in the meat with a strong cord that goes to the main unit that you keep on the counter (you leave the probe in while the meat is cooking). I find it very helpful! You can even set an alarm to go off at your desired meat temperature. Fri May 10 18:52:13 -0700 2002 1564831 0 Ray 2 1564911 Those types of thermometers are great, I love mine. I just bought a new one, the first one lasted about 7 years. (It's demise was not a quality issue - just an extremely klutzy day in the kitchen) My old one was by Polder, the new one is Pyrex - it was $19.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond. (If you check your Sunday paper inserts, you will often find a $5 coupon in their flyer) I have only had the Pyrex for a couple of months, but have been pleased with it so far. It also has a timer, and the base unit has a magnet on the bottom for easy storage on your stove hood. Sun May 12 04:38:10 -0700 2002 1564841 0 Persephone 3 1565102 I've never heard a bad word about the Polder thermometers, but we had a Polder that went on the fritz the first time we used it. Is it safe to assume that i just had some bad luck? Tue May 14 09:16:34 -0700 2002 1564911 0 eristick 1 1565200 I have a Polder with a probe so the gauge is outside the oven and gives continuous results- just be sure to calibrate it first so you don't ruin a $60 roast. The thing was about $20 at one of the bed/bath chains. Tue May 14 16:30:10 -0700 2002 1564831 0 Tom Hall