I highly suggest a Thermapen. Looks like they still have their open box sale: http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen_open_box_sale_july_2013.html
The problem with the infrared thermometers is that you only get the surface temp. That's fine for some things, but not for taking a mash temp, for example.
Quote from: denny on July 26, 2013, 12:11:18 AMThe problem with the infrared thermometers is that you only get the surface temp. That's fine for some things, but not for taking a mash temp, for example.+273
People sure talk a lot about the thermopen...i just dont know if I can stand to pay 90 + for a thermometer. I mean its a thermometer...