Prime Cuts
The Complete Guide to Choosing, Understanding, and Cooking Meat by Jess Pryles,
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Prime Cuts is a practical guide to understanding meat from the butcher counter all the way to the finished cook.
Jess Pryles breaks down how different cuts are structured, why they cook differently, and which techniques bring out their best. Covering beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and more, the book combines meat science with more than 100 recipes and proven methods for grilling, smoking, roasting, braising, searing, and low-and-slow cooking.
Whether you're choosing the right steak, working through a brisket, or figuring out how to get the most from a lesser-known cut, Prime Cuts helps you make better decisions before the cooking even begins.
Australian by birth and Texan by choice, Jess Pryles is a meat expert, cook, author, and founder of Hardcore Carnivore. Her straightforward approach makes the science of meat easier to understand—and easier to put to work in your own kitchen, grill, or smoker.
- Learn from BBQ Royalty: Over a decade of live-fire, butchery, and meat science expertise packed into clear, foolproof guidance.
- Master Every Cut: Stop sticking to the basics. Decode the butcher counter, select the right cuts, and prep like a pro.
- 100+ High-Flavor Recipes: From slow-smoked brisket to reverse-seared steaks, built for real cooks using real fire.
- Built for Thermal Precision: Ditch the guesswork. Pair world-class pitmaster technique with exact temps for peak juicy perfection.
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Hi-Temp Silicone Spatula
600°F Spatula
Why does ThermoWorks make spatulas? If you have a Thermapen for home use, then we know you want the very best thermal tools for the kitchen. Designed by ThermoWorks the spatula's square corner fits into tight spots in a pan or in jar bottoms. Edges are smoothly tapered to a sharp point for scraping. The smooth matte surfaces complement the contours for perfect spreading. The molded silicone handle fits the hand for a confident grip. With no seams or creases to trap food, this spatula is a breeze to keep clean. Plus, you can just throw it in your dishwasher. The weighting and length are ideal for wielding in a variety of kitchen tasks from mixing, folding, serving, spreading, scraping, stirring and flipping. Use it in a batter or at the stove. Keep it off the burner itself, but we use ours for scratch-free stirring of sautes in non-stick pans.
These simple and elegant spatulas make a great addition to any cook’s toolbox. Plus, you can get one in the same color as your Thermapen!
Small: 10" Length
Medium: 12.5`" Length
Large: 14.5`" Length
BPA-Free Stain Resistant Silicone
Made from FDA approved Silicone, PFAS-Free
Rated to 600°F
Round Silicone Hotpad/Trivet
Heat resistant to 600˚F
Perfect for pulling and setting underneath your fresh-out-of-the-oven dishes.
Non-Slip Material
Confidently pull hot dishes out of the oven or microwave.
Dishwasher Safe
Our trivets are so easy to rinse, clean, and stick in the dishwasher.
We handle hot objects every day in our labs, in the demo kitchen at work and in our own cooking at home. We’ve tried every kind of hot pad and trivet out there. We took what we learned and designed exactly what we wanted. We studied size, shape, materials, flexibility, durability and heat resistance. Fit and feel in the hand needed to be as perfect as we could get them to wield hot handles and heavy pans. We looked at similar existing designs but found that too many were too stiff, some fell apart too easily, some had awkward shapes and some just looked cheap and flimsy. Our design is just right in our opinion. And, you can throw it in the dishwasher! A busy kitchen needs a bunch of these!
7 dia. x 0.28 inch thickness (178 dia. x 7 mm thickness)
9.2 dia. x 0.31 inch thickness (234 dia. x 8 mm thickness)
Magnetic Meat Temperature Guide
ThermoWorks sought out a few of the most respected minds in food science, added a dash of the tried and tested temperatures from America's favorite Test Kitchen, and sprinkled in food-safe temps from the USDA to bring you the most comprehensive, complete and accurate Chef Recommended Meat Temperature Guide on the planet.
The large (5.5"X8.5"), all-weather magnet is easy-to-read. It includes must-have beef, pork, poultry and seafood temperatures with important tips such as resting meat.
The Chef Recommended Meat Magnet's all-weather coating and heavy duty magnetic backing ensures this magnet holds up in any weather conditions. We tested the Meat Magnet in our lab and found that it holds up to the harshest of environments and can withstand exposure to temperatures up to 275°F. Competing magnets will fall apart at much lower temperatures.
Next to your instant-read thermometer, the Chef Recommended Meat Temperature Magnet will be the most valuable tool in your kitchen.
Resources: Harold McGee, "On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen." Jeff Potter, "Cooking for Geeks." Christopher Kimball's - America's Test Kitchen and the USDA.
Hi-Temp Silicone Brush
We searched for a silicone brush that delivered even coating with every stroke. We couldn’t find one that we loved, so we made our own. Made for the professional chef and pitmaster, our silicone bristles are perfectly spaced to hold and transfer a hearty stroke of sauce right where you need it. BPA- and stain-free, it easily cleans in the dishwasher. Choose from 10 colors to prevent cross-contamination, to match your Thermapen, or just to let your BBQ team know it’s yours. Unload twice the sauce in every swipe with a silicone brush from ThermoWorks, the trusted leader in temperature and BBQ.
Sizes:
8" total length, 1.5" wide
10" total length, 1.75" wide
12.5" total length, 2" wide
BPA-Free Stain Resistant Silicone
Made from FDA approved Silicone, PFAS-Free
Rated to 600°F
Silicone Hotpad/Trivet 9"x12"
We handle hot objects every day in our labs, in the demo kitchen at work and in our own cooking at home. We’ve tried every kind of hotpad and trivet out there. We took what we learned and designed exactly what we wanted. We studied size, shape, materials, flexibility, durability and heat resistance. We looked at similar existing designs but found that too many were too stiff, some fell apart too easily, some had awkward shapes and some just looked cheap and flimsy. Our design is just right in our opinion. It is perfectly sized for casserole dishes, roasting pans, cake pans, cookie sheets and lots more. We designed a sturdier, dishwasher safe trivet that will hold up in daily commercial use and perform at higher temperatures. And, it comes in 10 colors to match your Thermapen or ChefAlarm. Every kitchen needs a bunch of these!
9.28" length x 12.25" width x 0.31" thickness (235mm length x 311mm width x 8mm thickness)
Hi-Temp Silicone Turner
Whether you’re flipping pancakes in a skillet, smashing burgers on cast iron, or lifting an omelet off a blazing pan, the Hi-Temp Silicone Turner stays firm, flexible, and heat-safe up to 600°F — without melting or warping. Made from FDA-approved, BPA-free, PFAS-free silicone, it avoids the fillers and plastics found in cheaper black spatulas, so nothing unwanted ends up in what you’re cooking.
It’s gentle on your pans and tough enough for searing. The thin, tapered edge slips easily under eggs, fish, and pancakes, while the wide 3.25” × 3.7” head gives you the support you need for burgers, grilled cheese, and hefty meats. A sturdy handle keeps things steady over high heat, and the silicone surface grips food without tearing or sticking. When you’re done, just rinse it off or toss it in the dishwasher — it won’t stain, hold odors, or break down over time.
RFX MEAT™ Wireless Probe
Introducing the RFX™ MEAT Wireless Probe, a professional-grade tool engineered for precision, extreme durability, and uninterrupted monitoring. Designed for pitmasters, chefs, and home cooks who refuse to compromise on quality, the RFX MEAT probe abandons unreliable Bluetooth limits in favor of a powerful, patent-pending Sub-1 GHz radio frequency. This ensures your signal easily pushes through thick steel smokers, cast-iron Dutch ovens, and heavy commercial ovens without dropping.
Extra Large Zippered Storage Case
Large enough for your entire BBQ Kit
4.2x the storage capacity of our large case. With two mesh pockets available to store your Signals and Billows cables, you won’t misplace your cords with this case..
Secure storing with MOLLE
MOLLE stands for “modular light-weight load-carrying equipment” and is specially designed to offer maximum customization. Using the provided straps, give each tool a designated place to protect them from damage.
Includes: 4 Large Straps and 4 Small Straps
5-loop Integrated MOLLE system on the interior base and lid
• 5 rows on the bottom
• 4 rows on the lid above the mesh pockets
Deep enough to stack all your probes
Wish you could stack your probe spools four-high? Check. The XL Storage Case is designed for the cooking enthusiast who keeps a probe for every type of cook. Store all your probes in neat stacks or spread them out. It’s up to you.
Experience a BBQ case large enough to keep all your gear in one spot and strong enough to keep your expensive tools safe.
Say hello to the ThermoWorks XL Storage Case. Expanding on our popular Large Zippered Storage Case, the new XL Storage Case gives you 2x the space for added flexibility to build your own BBQ kit exactly how you like it.
Hi-Temp Silicone Slotted Turner
Lift with precision, flip with confidence. The flexible slotted turner is perfect for every chef, every day. From delicate items like eggs and fish to hearty burgers or grilled cheese, slots allow excess oil or moisture to drain, giving crispier results with less grease. Rated to 600ºF, our silicone slotted turners put in the work on the hot griddle, grill, or stovetop. Durable and food-safe, our proprietary silicone blend washes up easily in the dishwasher and won’t warp or stain.
As with all our Silicone Tools, these are rated to 600°F and won’t melt on pans. Cleaning is as easy as throwing into the dishwasher!
12" Length x 2.4" Width
BPA-Free Stain Resistant Silicone
Made from FDA approved Silicone, PFAS-Free
RFX GATEWAY™
Ambient temperatures you can trust
Competitors’ built-in ambient sensors give inaccurate readings as cold meat acts as a heat sink, pulling heat from the metal probe and skewing the measurement of the ambient sensor by 75°F or more. Even if these sensors were accurate, they're placed in an evaporative cooling zone around the meat. This means your ambient sensor is not reading the accurate temperature of your cooker. Our Pro-Series® Air Probe plugs directly into RFX GATEWAY for precise placement and true ambient temperature measurements.
Multi-device management for businesses
RFX GATEWAY handles 50+ wireless RFX MEAT probes simultaneously, ideal for professional kitchens and large-scale operations. We’ve future-proofed RFX: Your gateway is also compatible with a whole suite of forthcoming ThermoWorks RFX products.
Enhanced cooking control
RFX GATEWAY is fully compatible with Billows®, our smart temperature control fan. This powerful duo allows for precise temperature regulation in smokers and grills, ensuring perfectly cooked meats every time. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to next-level consistency and precision.
Built for tomorrow’s innovations
Your very first RFX GATEWAY is about to become a portal to a whole new world of wireless cooking. We’ve future-proofed RFX so you’ll be able to connect our suite of forthcoming compatible products without buying a whole new system.
What’s in the box: RFX GATEWAY, Pro-Series® Air Probe (ambient temperature), grate clip, power adapter, USB cable, probe rings.
Required: RFX MEAT (probe sold separately).
Chef's Burn Spray
A neighbor and Thermapen user introduced us to this natural burn spray a few years ago. He assumed that people who use thermometers a lot are probably at risk of being burned occasionally. He was right of course. Since then, thousands of bottles have been used by people in various industries and countless kitchen workers in food service and at home.
Chef's Burn Spray reduces pain on contact and replenishes lost moisture. It works great on anything from kitchen burns to BBQ mishaps and even sunburns. Provides fast relief and has a mild, pleasant fragrance. People love it.
Formulated locally in Lindon, Utah by MBi in accordance with "Current Good Manufacturing Practices" to assure a high quality and consistent product.
Each bottle provides approximately 80 applications for burn and pain relief for the commercial kitchen, home, BBQ rig, work, car, and the camping kit. Get several.
Maple Carving Board - ThermoWorks x J.K. Adams
Based on America’s Test Kitchen’s Winner
We worked with J.K. Adams to create an exclusive Maple Reversible Carving Board. We based our design on J.K. Adams’ America’s Test Kitchen winning design and added a few features we wanted to see in our kitchens. We kept the features that make this a winner: juice trenches, one side flat with the other poultry shaped for turkeys, all while keeping it midweight and moderately sized.
Two sizes are available:
Standard - 20 x 14 inches
Large - 24 x 16 inches
Rectangular Shape
We had this board crafted with straight ends, making it easy to store vertically. This also maximizes surface area for slicing and carving.
Finger Grooves
We added finger grooves on the ends to make it easy to lift when you have to move the board around in the kitchen or to the table.
Juice Trenches
Each side of the reversible board features a juice groove that holds liquid to prevent juices from spilling on your counter.
Standard: Holds ½ cup of liquid.
Large: Holds ¾ cup of liquid.
Reversible
Keeping the virtues that make this board a winner was key. We maintained one flat side for uninterrupted carving and chopping while the other side is indented, making it perfect for carving your Thanksgiving turkey.
Made by J.K. Adams in the USA.
We trust J.K. Adams to make durable and reliable carving boards. J.K. Adams sources only sustainably grown and harvested North American hardwoods. Made in the USA.
Wood: Maple
Standard: 20 x 14 x 1.25 inches (51 x 36 x 3.18 cm)
Large: 24 x 16 x 1.25 inches (61 x 41 x 3.18 cm)
Care + Use
Wash in warm, soapy water after each use and dry thoroughly with a towel. Never soak or submerge in water, run in a dishwasher, or use in a microwave. Apply your choice of wood conditioner (ideally mineral oil and beeswax) once a week, with a lint-free cloth, to all surfaces—until the finish is established, and at any time the board feels dry.
If at any time the grain of your product becomes raised–causing a rough feeling–a light buffing in the affected area with 200 grit sandpaper will smooth the finish. Reapply wood conditioner after this process.
Regular regimented care of this product will protect it for years to come.
Return Policy
Carving Boards can be exchanged or returned within 30 days of purchase so long as they are in their unopened original packaging.
ThermoWorks x Hedley & Bennett Apron
We’ve teamed up with Hedley & Bennett, the leaders in kitchen linens, to bring you a unique ThermoWorks apron featuring a custom Thermapen® pocket on the front.
The Thermapen pocket is sized perfectly to hold your Thermapen snug so it won’t slip out while you’re maneuvering in the kitchen.
This ThermoWorks Apron features sturdy 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton Twill Lightweight Fabric, designed to withstand the rigors of a commercial kitchen.
Additionally, we’ve added a custom-dyed ThermoWorks Yellow strap with a matching towel loop. A bold embroidered ThermoWorks logo is the final touch.
Available in two sizes: Standard and Big
Custom Thermapen Pocket
Quickly store your Thermapen in this custom pocket without being worried that it will fall out as you bustle around your kitchen.
Withstands a busy kitchen
This apron will stand up to the rigors of a commercial kitchen. The apron features stain-resistant, pro-grade machine washable materials.
Custom ThermoWorks Yellow Towel Loop
Quickly store tongs or a kitchen towel ready for use in the bold ThermoWorks Yellow towel loop.


ThermoWorks x Hedley & Bennett Apron - Waxed Canvas
Custom Thermapen Pocket
Quickly store your Thermapen in this custom pocket without being worried that it will fall out as you bustle around your kitchen.
Made for Hard Work
This apron will stand up to hours in front of huge offset smokers. Built with a heavy-duty 12.5 oz. waxed, water-resistant canvas, it’s virtually indestructible.
Custom ThermoWorks Yellow Towel Loop
Quickly store tongs or a kitchen towel ready for use in the bold ThermoWorks Yellow towel loop.
We’ve teamed up with Hedley & Bennett, the leaders in commercial linens, to bring you a unique ThermoWorks apron featuring a custom Thermapen® pocket.
The Thermapen pocket is sized perfectly to hold your Thermapen snug so it won’t slip out while you’re maneuvering in the kitchen.
The Waxed Canvas ThermoWorks Apron features heavy-duty 12.5 oz. waxed, water-resistant canvas, making it virtually indestructible—perfect for BBQ’ing.
Additionally, we’ve added a custom-dyed ThermoWorks Towel loop for easy access to your towel or tongs. A bold ThermoWorks logo patch is the final touch.
Waxed Canvas Care Instructions:
**DO NOT WASH THIS APRON** Spot clean with cold, damp cloth. Re-apply canvas wax as needed.
Fabric Details:
12.5 oz. 100% Cotton, Soy, Wax-Coated Heavyweight Fabric.
Leather neck strap.

Walnut Cutting Board - ThermoWorks x J.K. Adams
Huge Surface Area
Our rectangular design makes for easy storage while maximizing space. You’ll be able to handle even the largest roasts, turkeys, or briskets.
Rectangular Shape
We had this board crafted with straight ends, making it easy to store vertically. This also maximizes surface area for slicing and carving.
Comfortable Grip
Ergonomic finger grooves offer improved stability, ensuring safety and ease when carrying a board laden with food.
Easy Cleanup
A deep juice trench captures more than a ¾ cup of run-off, keeping your cutting surface clear and your kitchen countertops sparkling.
Double the Utility
Our reversible design features one flat surface and another with a built-in juice trench. Use one side for drippy meats and the other for vegetables.
Gentle on Knives
Walnut’s dense grain provides a smooth surface that’s easy on knife edges, helping to maintain their sharpness. It’s also more resistant to scratches and cuts.
Durability meets Craftsmanship
Proudly made in the USA by J.K. Adams, a name synonymous with quality and tradition. Constructed from sustainably grown North American hardwoods.
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