Materials
This cooking thermometer has a stainless steel frame with a glass face. Users can opt to set it directly on the rack, or they can also hang it from the top if they are running low on space. The downside to this design, however, is that the hook is a tad shallow which means that it might fall off if you are removing trays from the oven.

Features
The range for this design runs about in the middle of the road compared to other options. It has a starting temperature of 100 and runs all the way up to 600 degrees. This range makes it perfect not only for conventional ovens but for BBQs and smokers as well.

Accuracy
Reviewers are very happy with this thermometer and state that their cooking has been much more consistent since purchasing this thermometer.

Ease of Use
The smooth stainless steel case and glass frame make cleaning this unit simple and easy. While you won’t need to clean it after every use, it can simply be wiped down with a warm damp cloth when it starts to get a little gunked up from years of extended use.

Value
What we loved about the WESTONETEK design is that it comes in at a really affordable price point that will likely set you back the same amount that you would spend on a few boxes of cake mix.

Summary
For those that just want something simple and affordable that will be able to give an accurate reading of the temperature of the inside of their oven, the WESTONETEK will be an excellent choice to ensure that all of your holiday baking goes off without a hitch.

Materials
This thermometer has a long and flat design that will fit snugly against a deep stockpot, and it has a clip along the backside to ensure that it will not slip down into the water. It also has a rubber grip along the top so that you can take it out of the liquid without burning your fingers.

Features
It is able to read temperatures that start at 90 degrees and run all the way up to 400 degrees. What we loved about this design is that it has the various stages of boiling printed right along the side such as hard crack, soft crack, thread, and deep fry.

Accuracy
As usual, the jury is out on this one. For some, it's great and for others it is useless. Reviewers recommend that you inspect the thermometer thoroughly upon arrival.

Ease of Use
Due to the fact that it is made from a very durable and rust-resistant stainless steel, users can simply toss it into the washing machine when it’s time to do the dishes.

Value
This unit comes in at a price that is incredibly affordable and will set you back about the same price that you would spend on a few bags of chocolate chips. Plus, Polder feels so confident that you will love their product that they offer a money-back guarantee if it doesn’t suit your needs.

Summary
Users love that this unit is made from heavy-duty materials, and it comes from a company that has been in the business of bringing affordable kitchen products to home bakers for over 41 years. If you are in the market for something that is reliable and heavy-duty, you can’t go wrong with this design.

Materials
As we mentioned earlier, the tube-like glass design is very simple and will work with most sizes of pots. It has mercury enclosed in a glass tube with black numbers to indicate Fahrenheit, and red numbers to indicate celsius.

Features
This unit can detect temperatures that begin at 100 degrees, and run all the way up to 400 degrees, which is pretty standard for these types of measuring devices. It measures 7.8 inches long (which may not be ideal for super deep stock pots) and has a number that is printed large and easy to read.

Accuracy
The overall consensus is that that this thermometer is accurate. The biggest complaint is that it feels a bit flimsy.

Ease of Use
What’s great about the Polder 510 is that it is able to be thrown into the dishwasher when it’s time to clean up. The simple tube glass case means that it will be able to get completely clean without running the risk of sticky sugar getting caught in crevices and corners.

Value
Users love that this thermometer's simple design also comes in at an incredibly affordable price point. While it does have a few designs flaws that might not make it work for every type of pot, the cost will set you back about as much as you would spend on a few bags of chocolate chips.

Summary
If you are in the market for something that is simple to use on smaller pots for melting chocolate or deep frying, the Polder 510 will be an excellent addition to ensure that you never have another bowl of melting chocolate seize upon you again.

Materials
This simple stainless steel design of this oven thermometer has a stand along the bottom so that users can simply place it right on the rack, and it also as a hook along the top so that users can hang it from a top rack if they are low on room inside of their oven.

Features
The Rubbermaid FGTHO550 is able to detect temperatures that start at 100 degrees and run all the way up to an impressive 600 degrees- which means that you can also use it on your BBQ grill for those dishes that require extremely high heat.

Accuracy
For the most part, the temperatures of this thermometer are reviewed to be accurate.

Ease of Use
Due to the fact that this unit won’t touch anything sticky and won’t be submerged in water, cleaning it won’t be necessary. However, if you find that over time it is starting to get a little bit grimy, the stainless steel exterior and glass face makes it simple to wipe down.

Value
What we love about this design is that it is made from high-quality materials from a very trusted brand, and it comes in at a very affordable price point that will likely set you back the same amount that you would spend on a few bags of chocolate chips. Plus, Rubbermaid offers a lifetime guarantee if your unit stops working properly.

Summary
For those that want kitchen tools from a brand that has been in the business of helping out home cooks for almost 100 years, this is an excellent option that comes in at a really great price point.

Materials
What we loved about this design is that it is made from solid stainless steel, and it has a clip that is able to slide down the back of the unit to securely affix to almost any size pot. The J-shaped base also keeps it from scratch on the sides of your pot. It has large numbers printed along the side, and a rubber grip on the top to protect fingers from the heat.

Features
This unit measures temps that start at 100 degrees and runs all the way to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Accuracy
This instant-read thermometer will allow users to read temperatures with about a 2-degree margin of error- which is incredibly precise.

Ease of Use
Unfortunately, you cannot toss this unit into the dishwasher for cleaning. To clean this thermometer, simply wipe it down with hot soapy water, and then rinse it under the sink using cold water before putting it back into storage.

Value
While this design might have a few extra features that make it stand out from the rest, it also comes in at a price tag that almost triples that of similar designs.

Summary
If you are looking for a device that will give you accurate readings, but that also has a few extra smart design features that you don’t normally see on other similar designs, this is an excellent choice if you are willing to pay the padded price tag.

Materials
The Good Cook Classic looks a little bit different than others because it doesn’t sit flat up against the pot as some of the other designs out there on the market. It has a table like design with red accents, and a wide clip that will fit on most sizes of pots.

Features
This basic mercury design can read temperatures that start at 100 degrees and runs all the way up to 400 degrees- which is perfect for making candies as well as deep frying. What’s great about this design is that it comes in a sleeve that has temperature suggestions printed on the front for easy reference without the need to consult a cookbook.

Accuracy
It is difficult to say how accurate this thermometer is because some reviewers say that it may be accurate but that it is difficult to read. Some have found a way to live with this and others couldn't stand it.

Ease of Use
While it isn’t stated in the product description whether or not it is able to be thrown into the dishwashers, users find that this design is very easy to clean. Due to the fact that is a basic glass tube with few places for sticky sugars to hide, users can clean it simply by placing it under warm running water.

Value
One of the things that users really loved about this thermometer design is that it is one of the most affordable options out there on the market. It will set you back about the same price that you would spend on a box of cake mix.

Summary
Given the incredible value and design of this unit, we find that there is little reason not to give this design a shot. Users love that this unit is easy to clean, and has a clip design that will fit on the side of most pots.

Materials
This cooking thermometer is designed using stainless steel with a thick glass frame, and a stand and a hook to set it on the trays or hang it from your oven grate. It also has a bright red needle that makes it easy to read the temperature even in lower lighted conditions. The freezer model is long and thin to be able to be hung on the side wall of a freezer and uses mercury to detect the temperature.

Features
This unit has a pretty impressive temperature gauge and can read temperatures that start at 100 degrees Fahrenheit and run all the way up to 750 degrees. Higher heats are perfect to use on grills where you need to monitor high temperatures.

Accuracy
The accuracy of this thermometer seems to be on point!

Ease of Use
Due to the fact that this unit doesn’t come into contact directly with your food, washing it isn’t something that you will need to do after every use. However, if you notice that it is developing a little bit of gunk, the stainless steel and glass frame can be easily wiped down with a warm cloth.

Value
We loved that users get two products for the oven as well as the freezer, and the price tag mirrors that of similar products that just come with a device for the oven or stove. This package will likely set you back the same price that you would spend on a pair of cookie sheets.

Summary
If you are in the market for an instant-read thermometer that comes with additional devices that will help you not only monitor the temperature in your oven as well as your freeze without costing you extra money, this is an excellent option.

Materials
This unit is made from solid stainless steel with a large face that users find it very easy to read. The oven and freezer models are almost identical and can be easily distinguished by the red accents on the oven model, and blue accents on the freezer model. It has a stand at the bottom that allows users to simply place it on the rack but it also has a deep hook that allows it to be hung from a rack when you are running low on oven space.

Features
The oven thermometer has a temperature range that begins at 50 degrees and runs all the way to 500 degrees, which is just slightly less than other similar options out there on the market. The freezer model can detect temperatures from -20 degrees and runs to top out at about 70 degrees.

Accuracy
This thermometer tends to be accurate when used in the oven. When used in the freezer, for some reason, it is less reliable.

Ease of Use
Since neither one of these designs will be exposed directly to food, you won’t need to wash it after every use. If it does, however, start to get a little dirty over time, simply wipe the glass and stainless steel down with a wet cloth to make it look as good as new.

Value
The price for this thermometer duo is incredibly affordable, but they are just slightly more expensive than many of the other designs out there on the market. However, you want something that is considered to be commercial grade, this pair will be well worth the slightly padded price tag.

Summary
For those that want something that has a face with large numbers that are just a little bit easier to read, the Culinary Depot design will be an excellent addition to all of your cooking supplies.

Materials
This has a more rounded design that the flat options that hook on to the side of the pot. It sports a glass tube design that comes with a sleeve for storage that lists all of the proper temperatures for various stages of melting.

Features
The Taylor Precision Products design has a range that goes from 100-degree Fahrenheit and ends at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Users love that it has an adjustable clip that is able to slide down the shaft to accommodate shorter stockpots.

Accuracy
There are mixed reviews about the accuracy of this food thermometer. Most complaints feature the durability of this product, which would, in turn, affect the accuracy.

Ease of Use
The tubed glass design has few places for sticky sugars to hide. To wash this design, simply place it under warm running water and wide it down with a soft cloth. Unfortunately, you cannot toss this option into the dishwasher.

Value
The best part about this design is that it comes in at a price point that makes it one of the most affordable options out there on the market. This unit will likely set you back about the same amount that you would spend on a box of cake mix.

Summary
For bakers that want to add to their kitchen gear, but don’t want to spend a lot of money on something that they will only use when making candy- the Taylor Precision Products is an excellent choice.

Materials
This food thermometer a sharp stainless steel frame that has the temperature numbers printed in small numbers along the side of the gauge. What we loved about this design is that next to the temperatures are the corresponding levels for various types of melting such as softball, soft crack, hardball, hard crack, thread, and deep fry. It also has a rubber grip along the top that will allow you to take it out of the hot liquid without burning your fingers.

Features
This will read temperatures that range from 100 and run all the way up to 400. This range is perfect for gently tempering chocolate, and it is also perfect for deep frying.

Accuracy
There are mixed reviews about the accuracy of this thermometer. For some, it's right on the money, while others claim it's about five degrees off.

Ease of Use
Due to the fact that this design has a few more crevices where suck on sugar can hide, cleaning is slightly more difficult to clean. Unlike some of the other similar designs out there on the market, this unit isn’t able to be thrown into the dishwasher. To ensure it gets cleaned, you should wipe it down with warm, soapy water.

Value
This design is just slightly more expensive than some of the similar designs out there on the market. However, given how well users have responded to the performance of this unit, it is well worth the slightly higher price point in our opinion.

Summary
If you are in the market for something that is solid and dependable, and will give you an accurate reading of all of your hot liquids, this is a tried and true design that will be a perfect addition to your kitchen gear.