A pallid gray porterhouse. A flabby pink turkey. Pulled pork with a jerky-like texture. These are just a few things we don’t want emerging from our grills, ovens, or smokers. Why, then, do so many of us play guessing games when it comes to meat doneness?I’ve been there, fretting at the thought of accidentally serving my friends and family under- or overcooked meat. Yet it turns out the solution is easy: Get a great thermometer. This is one of the few tools that can instantly increase a cook’s confidence in the kitchen.After testing 50 digital meat thermometers, we singled out the best models for various cooking scenarios. If you want a speedy, full-featured, reasonably priced instant-read thermometer, we recommend the Lavatools Javelin Pro Duo and the ThermoWorks Sizzle as solid, all-purpose picks.If you need something compact, waterproof, and super-portable, for camping or a beach-house barbecue, consider the ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2.And if you want to invest a little more for something with fully wireless capability, the reliable ThermoPro TempSpike Plus lets you track your meat without opening the oven door.All of our picks are fast, accurate, and sturdy, with easy-to-read displays.