Most grillers grab their tongs and their thermometer separately and then spend the next ten minutes trying to remember where they set the probe down. TempTong ends that.

TempTong is an all-in-one BBQ grilling tool that combines heavy-duty culinary-grade stainless steel tongs with a built-in digital thermometer and retractable probe so you flip, grip, and temp in one motion, with one tool. It took home Best New Product in the BBQ category at the Hearth, Patio & BBQ Expo in New Orleans, and it earned that recognition the honest way: by solving a real problem that every backyard cook has.

The retractable probe keeps you a safe distance from the heat while still reaching the center of whatever you're cooking, where the only temperature reading that actually matters is. A backlit digital display reads clearly in full sun or night cooks, and a built-in meat temperature guide is stamped right on the tong arm so you're never guessing whether your chicken is done.

TempTong works across the full spectrum of backyard cooking whether you're managing a charcoal kettle, working a gas grill, or running multiple proteins on a pellet smoker. It handles everything from searing steaks to checking a whole bird. Pair it with a quality [instant-read thermometer] for double-checking thicker cuts, or grab it as a standalone workhorse when you want to keep things simple.

This is one of those tools that becomes so natural to use that cooking without it feels like a step backward.