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Which Big Green Egg thermometer checks meat internally?
Use a digital food thermometer with a penetration probe. Infrared models measure surfaces and cannot tell you the center temperature of meat.
Do I need a separate ambient probe?
It helps when you want to measure the cooking environment near the food rather than rely only on the dome thermometer. Keep it away from direct radiant heat and follow the probe maker's placement guidance.
What does an infrared cooking surface thermometer measure?
It estimates the surface temperature within its field of view. It is useful for grates, stones, and pans but does not measure internal food temperature.
Can a wired meat probe be used in a Big Green Egg?
Yes when the probe and cable are rated for the cook. Route the cable without pinching it and keep it away from flames, coals, and surfaces above its limit.
Should I rely on the dome thermometer for meat doneness?
No. The dome gauge measures the cooker environment, not the internal temperature of the food.