Close the lid on your probe wire — carefully

Yes, you can — but only if your thermometer has a high-temp probe and you don’t crush the wire.

Most digital meat thermometers use a stainless steel probe on a heat-resistant wire. The probe can handle grill temps (typically 400–500°F), and the wire is rated for that heat too. The problem is the wire getting pinched between the lid and the grill body. That can melt the insulation or short the thing out.

Your move: route the wire through the gap near the hinge, or through a vent if there’s room. Some grills have a rubber grommet or cutout specifically for probe wires. If not