Is this a gimmick?

[keith157]

Those folk at Lakeland have added this to their catalogue, why get a thermopen AND a spatula dirty.

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/16004/Thermospatula

[Chris__M]

I can certainly see a (non-BBQ, general cooking) use for it. Although there is nothing that it can do (that I can think of) that you couldn't do with a spatula and thermometer, I often feel I have not enough hands when I need to keep things stirring, while monitoring temps and adding ingredients. Combining the two into one gains me a hand.

Despite that, I was going to say that I probably wouldn't bother buying one, as I already have thermapens, but at that price, I may pick one up anyway.

[keith157]

Glad I could be of some kind of help..... I used to use the tongue test (would it burn me or not ) pre thermometer era.

[wade]

Good for sauces and beans etc but is not something I feel a great need to buy. Spatula and thermopen will continue to do the job I think.

[joker smoker]

great for sugar work, jams etc,,,,,,,,possibly to ensure the sugars don't burn when making BBQ sauce

[JEC]

From my previous life as a Chef I can see the merits, no more searching on the side for your thermometer at that critical moment, it's already in your hand stirring, I will be placing an order!

[keith157]

Glad to be of service