Yes the cork was something a fellow BBQ'er showed me. He had cut the cork to fit in the top vent (WSM) and ran the temp probe in from the top. But it wasn't getting a temp at grate level. Potatoe vs. Cork . You can leave the cork on the probe and it doesn't go rotten. But yes I've used a carrot or potatoe. A couple hours into that cook you'll see the cork probe is gone. Another cheap non water proof probe goes to the trash. So I switched to this picture below. Deep fryer thermometer. Not real precise but a good second temp check.
Beware of some of the newer wines ! Some have a plastic or rubber cork. Doesn't work or smell well. And the bag in a box wine takes up way too much room on the probe !
Thanks Desertdog , pegraves, kidcurry, Az Qer and Mike. What a great and friendly bunch you have in AZ.
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