Very often you will hear the idea of grilling the perfect meat, which is where the meat has been cooked to the desired level of “done” and is not overcooked nor undercooked. The key to achieving this is knowing the temperature of the meat, and more importantly having a accurate reading of the temperature. Most grills that you read about in most gas grill reviews, usually include a built in bi-metal thermometer, unfortunately these thermometers are widely considered to be inaccurate and unreliable in most circumstances.
Fortunately, there are many digital thermometers available to help accurately measure the temperature of the grill or the meat. For checking meat temperatures, a prong or probe based thermometer usually ideal. These thermometers use a long pointed prong to pierce the meat. Digital versions can measure and display the temperature of the meat in seconds–reducing the amount of heat induced discomfort you will have to tolerate when running the grill at high temperatures.
