Lodge Deep Fry Thermometer
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: LodgeBrand: Lodge
Model: A280
Product features:
- Measures 100 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Lodge Twig Handle 16-Inch Stainless Steel Spoon
- Lodge Charcoal Chimney Starter
- Lodge 2-Piece Hot Handle Holder Set(multi-color Peppers)
- Lodge Twig Handle 22-Inch Stainless Steel Fork
- Lodge Sportsman's Grill Cover
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Lodge Deep Fry Thermometer
Customer Review: Buy this thermometer if you dare: risk food and fire!
Summary: 1 Stars
So I bought this thermometer as a recommended item from Amazon with my fry pay. I figured it was a sure bet. THINK AGAIN!
So before heating actual frying oil I figured I would test the unit in boiling water. We all know the boiling point of water, don't we? So I plunged the probe into a roiling boil and waited patiently for 212 to hit the dial. The best this unit could muster was 205 or thereabouts. Looking at the face of the unit the micromeasurement of 212 is difficult to say the least. There is a very obvios marking for 100 degrees celcius, but being a good American metric system opposer I fought the urge to use this marking as an indicator of boiling. After some very patient waiting the thermometer never measured 212 degrees of beloved farenheit (or 100 degrees celcius). So I figured it was just a tad mis-calibrated. Yes I am an eternal optomist. So in my deductive reasoning I figured the oil temperature I wanted to reach for my frying would be less than the desired 375 degrees. I set the nifty sliding red indicator ring to somewhere around 355 degrees (an attempt to compensate for the known variance noted on the boiling water).
Confesion time - I have never fryed anything before, so I am a complete novice in this exciting new area. Fast forward - I have prepared some sweet pototoes for my first ever frying effort. My recipe is good, prep is spot on, and I am ready to go! I clip the thermometer to my fry pan, set my burner to medium high, and go about my other cooking activities. After about 10 minutes I check the temp of my peanut oil. The unit measures about 220 degrees. Well that ain't nearly hot enough, so I crank up the heat, almost to full throttle. Yeah, that should do the trick I think. 10 minutes later I check the heat again and - get this - the temperature is UNCHANGED. Huh? This oil is shimmering away and it looks hot. So I notice my electronic temperature probe sitting by my cooking area and I figure what the heck, lets see what this other unit measures. SURPRISE - the oil is north of 425 degrees! I check the Lodge unit and it is registering a steady 220 degrees. Now I am beyond upset. I figured how wrong could this thermometer be? After repeated, very frustrating tests, thumping, and other manipulations designed to get the Lodge to reflect anywhere near an actual temperature I was miffed.
Bottom line - this thing, made in China (which no doubt can produce great products) was determined by me to be absolute junk. Save your money, look for a better product. Shame on Amazon for making the recommendation I accepted and regret. The best part of this product is the nifty clip that attaches to a fry pan.
Description of Lodge Deep Fry Thermometer
Temperature is important when deep frying. Measures 100 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.Thermometers & Timers
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