The Meater Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer is on sale at Amazon

Father’s Day is June 18 and it’s grilling season, and if your Dad could use a foolproof method for ensuring his famous ribs are perfectly cooked, look no further. The No. 1 bestselling Meater Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer takes all the guesswork out of grilling, roasting and baking by letting him know both the internal and external temperatures of the foods he’s preparing. This handy tool typically retails for $100, but right now you can snag it for just $80 at Amazon — a small price to pay when expensive steaks are on the line!

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Whether Dad’s a grill master or a cooking novice, this thermometer will have him on his way to perfectly prepared meat, every time.

$80 at Amazon

How is the Meater Plus different from other meat thermometers? As mentioned, it reads the internal temperature of whatever Dad is cooking, as well as the external temperature to ensure the heat source is at the appropriate level. Sure, there are some people who rely on the old finger test to let them know when their meat is done, but in order to be truly accurate, using temperature as a gauge is the only bet.

What makes this wireless thermometer so nifty is the fact that it’s extremely hands-off, allowing him to take care of other prep work while the meat cooks, rather than babysitting it. To use, he’ll want to make sure the included AAA battery is inside and pair the thermometer to his phone via the Meater app. (Depending on how tech-savvy he is, you might need to help with this part!) Once he’s placed it in the meat, he can read the temperature on the app to see how close it is to the target temp for whatever he’s cooking. And if he has to step away, it’ll send him alerts throughout the cooking process — as long as he stays within 165 feet!

The colorful app interface is super user-friendly: Dad will just let it know what he’s cooking and the doneness he’s going for, and it’ll take care of the rest. He’ll be able to see the internal temperature, target temperature and ambient temperature at the top, along with a countdown to let him know how much cook time is remaining. So long, rubbery chicken!

Another cool feature? It can read external temperatures up to a whopping 527 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, he’ll get up to 24 hours of use on a single charge, and the included wooden charger is rather aesthetically pleasing. If he hates cleaning after a meal (don’t we all!), this waterproof thermometer is dishwasher-safe to save him some time, and its magnetic backing means he can store it on the fridge between charges for easy access.

the meater meat thermometer next to a steak — This no-fuss meat thermometer would make a great gift for Dad … but there’s no shame in snagging it for yourself! (Photo: Amazon)

Over 26,000 Amazon reviewers gave the Meater Plus their five-star seal of approval, so you know it’s doing something right!

“[I] got this for my husband for Father’s Day, ” shared a thoughtful gift-giver. “It cooks meat perfectly every time! Super easy to use … [the] biggest issue was trusting that it was right. Sometimes it seems it cannot possibly be cooked enough, but the meat is medium rare every time. LOVE this. No guesswork. It is very trustworthy on the grill, in the oven or in an iron skillet.”

“No more mis-steaks,” wrote a “punn-y” purchaser. “I like the versatility of the probe. I can now monitor the internal temperature of my steak to make sure it is medium rare. No more under or overcooked steaks … I can literally just leave it while I’m doing other things around the house. It tells me when it’s almost at the proper temperature and when to take it out.”

“I’m not a super experienced cook, and for some reason meat (steak, fish, pork chops, etc.) has always scared me,” explained an impressed shopper. “It either turns out overcooked and dry or undercooked and dangerously pink. I’ve now made steak and salmon that both turned out cooked to absolute perfection … The app itself is suuuper easy to use and follow. [It] even accounts for resting time if required for your type of dish. Buy now, you won’t regret it!”

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It’s ‘rare’ when something so small makes such a huge difference!

$80 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.