After waiting three years since the backyard kitchen project was complete, my Joe has finally arrived. I owned a classic many years back but always wanted more cooking space. I’m a little rusty nowadays but does the thermometer need to be completely calibrated when you get it? I noticed my thermometer is sitting at 800 degrees upon arrival. Thanks for any tips and tricks in advance.
by Do_You_Even_Watt
5 Comments
I would calibrate it for sure. It’s easy and piece of mind for that first cook
I don’t even look at the analog thermometer. Get yourself a nice probe and go by the grate temp.
This isn’t a calibration issue. It also should not be your issue to fix. Contact the seller and get them to send you something that works out of the box. You spent way too much money to screw around with it, regardless of whether calibration is a good idea or not. This is truly piss poor quality control.
Ya the calibration nut is doing nothing. It’s just a broken thermometer
Mine never needed calibration