Instant-Read Digital Thermometer

Guessing is fine for pasta water, not for a holiday roast. This thermometer delivers a reading in about 3 seconds, accurate to within plus or minus 1 degree F, so you can pull chicken, steak, or pork at exactly the right moment. The thin 4.3-inch probe folds out to turn it on and folds away to turn it off.

A large backlit display rotates for easy reading in either hand, and a magnet on the back lets it live on the fridge. It also handles candy, yeast bread, and home cheesemaking, where a couple of degrees make all the difference. The splash-resistant body wipes clean.