Wireless food probes are one of the best grill tools you can buy The devices allow you to monitor temperatures without having to maneuver around cables when you need to turn meats or move things around. Meater is one of the popular choices when it comes to wireless probes, and the company’s Meater 2 Plus offered better accuracy and longer range in a more durable probe design that was fully waterproof. Now the company is back with four probes Pro XL uses these updated components in a WiFi-enabled cooking center.
Meater had previously flown the four-probe route Meater Block. The Pro XL is the same idea as the upgraded probes of the Meater 2 Plus. The probes’ waterproof construction means they’re suitable for sous vide and deep frying, and you can throw them in the dishwasher when you’re done. Moreover, these probes can withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside, five sensors monitor the internal temperatures of foods, and at the end, an ambient temperature sensor helps keep tabs on your grill or smoker. Using data from all of these components, the Meater app can provide estimated completion times after selecting your food and cooking method.
Like the Meater Block, the Pro XL can also function as a standalone grill monitor. It can also send readings to your phone via Bluetooth so you can stay up-to-date on your favorite chair. Finally, the WiFi connection syncs with the Meater Cloud so you can track progress on your phone from anywhere. This is useful if you run out of wood pellets during a breast cook and need to restock, for example. The appeal of the four probes is their ability to monitor four things at once. Let’s say you have friends over and everyone cooks their steak a different way. Two probes are also useful for things like smoked brisket, one on point and one flat, and currently Meater doesn’t offer a dual probe option.
Unlike the Meater 2 Plus, the Pro XL can be charged via USB-C instead of running on batteries. The company says that fully charged probes will last more than 24 hours, which is enough to get you through a long smoke session. In terms of accuracy, Meater promises your readings will be within half a degree, and the system displays temps to the nearest tenth of a degree on the Pro XL display within the app.
The Meater Pro XL is now available for pre-order For $349.95. That’s $50 more than the Meater Block’s full price (currently $239.95). The Pro XL is scheduled to ship on September 12.
