Reviews for Taylor 5983N 12" Candy / Deep Fry Paddle Thermometer

Nice, stable thermometer. Works great for checking and maintaining oil temps. Make sure to keep it to the back of the pan or fryer. The large handle is easy to his and knock down splashing hot oil around.

Perfect little kitchen sidekick. I use it for making caramel and sauces. Also I use it for frying donuts and what not. Many many uses and it is very accurate!

We use this to make homemade caramel sauce at our coffee shop and it works great! Very good quality tool and has held up to lots of uses and washing over the years.

Capable to handle up to 300*F when making caramel still good

Great thermometer withe reliable temperature display. I use it when making ramen soup. Love that you can attach it to your pot as well. Goes with basic model wont go wrong.

I used to love these thermometers. Even if sometimes slow, they were always reliable. Unfortunately, something must have changed in manufacturing as the mercury consistently separates and stays separated.

Taylor thermometers have always been reliable for us - this is a very basic model, but that means there is nothing to go wrong with it.

These have been great thermometers. They are accurate and hold onto the side of the pan. We are constantly reaching for them when making Italian meringue.

I purchased this thermometer after breaking multiple glass tube thermometers. At first I thought the size was too large for my typical home uses but now I’m very pleased with the versatility. I can use in smaller pots as well as large stock pots and it’s very easy to adjust the clamp to place the thermometer in the right depth.

We ordered four of these for a candy making class and they worked accurately during the class. They have been used multiple times by many different students and still work great!

We use this thermometer for candy making and it is a solid piece of kitchen equipment. Sturdy and the numbers are easy enough to see and read.

Works well, the 12” size really helps for larger pots and larger batches of candy making. I use this while I’m making my caramels and toffees, and it’s worked perfectly for me so far!

I used this for a French Silk pie I recently made and I was able to measure the temperature without the guess work. It’s easy to use and easy to clean.

With an adjustable latch, you can fit this thermometer to almost any post and it will work like a charm. This is really great for frying, to make sure you maintain the right temperature in your oil without getting too hot or cool. I haven't made candy with this, but I'm sure it is great.

I make alot of caramel and this is the best and the most durable candy thermometer I have. I would recommend it to anyone who makes and candy or caramel.

These thermometers are perfect for anyone working with sugar or deep-frying. The 12" length means there's plenty of space between you and the dangerously hot contents of the pot and the readings are consistent, accurate, and legible.

The Taylor 12" Classic Candy and Deep Fry Thermometer is exceptional. I was expecting a cheaply made one because of the price but, that isn't what I received. Highly recommended!

This is one of the most true temp thermometers I have have found. When preparing sugar for candy making, temperature must be exact of the product will fail. This candy thermometer helps me maintain my temperatures and ensure I have an evenly heated product every time.

It is vital to know the temperature of your oil when frying and your sugar when making candy. This does the job as well as you could ask!

Taylor thermometer are the best once's I've ever had. You can find them in every store around the nation, but for this candy thermometer I found the best deal here on Webstaurantstore.com. It works great and its made with high quality parts.

This is a great old school classic thermometer. I use it mostly for baking and candy making. A candy thermometer is a must have when making Italian Meringue and this one works great for that.

Great thermometer withe reliable temperature display. I use it when making meringue frosting and caramel. Love that you can attach it to your pot as well.

There is no mistaking on the read of the temperature with this essential kitchen tool. I make a lot of candy apples and this is my go to tool for accurate temps.

Very happy with the Taylor Thermometer. Great for accurate monitoring of temperature for deep frying or candy. Clips on sturdy, and is easy to read. I wish it came in another size option- a shorter length for smaller projects in shallower pots.

Taylor is an old kitchen standby in thermometers and this is another of their timelessly good products. Works as intended with clear markings and easy to clean.

I purchased two of these candy thermometers - one for making strawberry jam, and the other for making cold process soap. It is durable, sturdy, and has a convenient clip on the back. This makes making soap so much easier and I would highly recommend them. I can tell these will last a long time, unlike another I purchased at a different store which is made of plastic and water leaked into where the thermometer is. These are also very easy to read the temperature!

Very sturdy and a great design. I use it for making donuts and it's always accurate. The price is inexpensive and it's a great product.

Sturdy design, A click that WON'T BREAK OFF, fast response time, and dishwasher safe. If you deep fry you need this. unlike cheaper versions the clip on the back keeps it in place, won't shift or fall off.

Nice construction and great price! I love to make hard candy suckers and clipping the thermometer to the pan makes it easy to read. Non staining and easy cleanup is also a plus!

Worked great for me. It seems to adjust to the temperature of the oil rapidly and doesn't have any issues at higher temperatures. Also a huge perk is that it doesn't stain very easily!

Was able to turn my 32 quart Rondo into a deep fryer with this thermo. Easy to clean and was accurate, great value for the kitchen.

This is the best candy thermometer on the market, I use it to make my Italian meringue buttercream. I love that it clips onto the pot so it doesn't touch the sides or bottom of the pot so you get an accurate reading.

i make alot of candy apples and this is the best and the most durable candy thermometer i have. i would recommend it to anyone who makes candy

Very well made and more importantly, very accurate to use for frying and candymaking--when accuracy makes all the difference in the world. Nice size, easy to clean up.

This is a great quality deep fry thermometer. The price is the lowest that I've seen. I also use it for making toffees and caramels. This is a useful tool for such a low price

This thermometer works very well for frying. As you can see in the pictures, it has nice clear font for temperatures in addition to labels for different desired outcomes. We've used this for frying, but it also works for ensuring water is the correct temperature for yeast. It's very versatile, useful, sturdy, and seems built to last.

An awesome tool to have. When making caramel or poaching anything, a candy thermometer helps a lot. I even use it when I deep fry anything at home. It's fun to watch the temperature go up and down as I keep adding more food to the oil.

I love how tall this thermometer is, it easily reaches the bottom of most pots and the clip is also so handy for when you don't have enough hands to hold it upright and cook at the same time

Durable and accurate - you can ask for very little else from a candy thermometer, and this delivers on both counts. One tiny drawback is that the clip on the back is a little bit flimsy. Nothing to worry about unless you're attaching it to a thick-walled pan with any regularity.

This is a very good quality unit and has saved my bacon on my frier temps - works and is built well - no regrets on this one