Equipment
Leave-In Probe
A thermometer with a probe you leave in the meat throughout the cook to monitor internal temp continuously.
Leave-in probe thermometers (MEATER, ThermoWorks Smoke, Inkbird) let you watch your meat's internal temperature climb in real time without opening the lid. Wireless versions send alerts to your phone. Essential for long smokes — you'll know exactly when to wrap, when to pull, and when to panic.
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