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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Maverick XR Pro
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When it comes to BBQ one thing is certain; temperature is imperative. Whether you are monitoring the temps of your pit/smoker/grill or checking the internal temperature of your meats an accurate temperature is one of the most im- portant keys to great BBQ. While there are those who can look at a fire and tell you what temp you are cooking at (and be correct within a couple of degrees) or can prod a piece of meat and tell you the exact moment it gets done,most people don't have that ability. So for those of us who like to be 100% certain there are many, many options for monitoring temperatures.
If you are like many in the world of BBQ(myself in- cluded) you know the Maverick brand has stood out as being among the top choices in the world of digital ther- mometers. The Maverick XR Pro is a prime example of the quality, accuracy, and convenience that we have come to expect from the Maverick Ind. team. I have recently had the pleasure of reacquiring the XR Pro after the first unit I purchased became too much temptation for my pitbull puppy to resist( but that's a whole different story).
I got the new unit home and (after a stern conversation with my dog) enthusiastically opened the packaging and inserted the 4 AAA batteries that were included, so already
that's a plus. Upon initial in- spection the sturdiness of the unit was quite noticeable along with the large, precise display( which measures to a 10th of a de- gree) and bright backlight. I de- cided to clean the probes with some alcohol wipes and set forth on the first use. It was a rather special occasion so I was using multi- ple cookers and was immediately grateful for the
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