Kitchen utensils are not tricky. After years of testing, we found essential tools that facilitate cooking. The best tools such as unitsdesigned for a particular task. They can help you make a better homemade dough, make the perfect batch of rice, or open it easily every time. Of course, not all modules are intelligent shopping and you should not spend money on a device that does not work. This is where our team comes in. We have run through hundreds of reviews to find 20 kitchen utensils that make cooking easier.
Accurate, fast instant reading thermometer It is useful for meat, but it can do much more. Use them to examine whether you are ready -bread or check the temperature of the deep baking oil. Thermapen One is a staff favorite and owns almost every serious Eats editor.
Why is it working
“I don't know how I ever successfully cooked without an instant reading thermometer, or I should have been forgotten, or I had to be forgetful. Now, instead of playing inventing games when I roast a steak or a chicken, I can highlight the thermapenem like a kitchen hero.” – Grace Kelly, the editor
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Submerged wallets (sometimes called sous videos) are cheaper than a decade ago. The Breville's favorite immersion holds the water bath for one hour or 24 hours. Fast: In our tests, it heated one liter of cold water in just 22 minutes. Turbo is the second generation of Breville's Joule and we think it's a stunning update.
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You need a vacuum closed bag for the best sous video results. THE vacuum seal You make the bag airtight and quickly recall the food with marinates that would otherwise require hours to penetrate. Two of our favorite vacuum suppressors come from ANOVA. THE Precision professional It has a built -in sack cutter and bag storage. THE Anova accuracy Another good option that has fewer properties, although it is still incredibly strong and airtight.
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One thing became clear when we tested Electric box: Stand-up models fight better than hand-openers. They occupy much more space. That's why we liked this thin box opener, which can easily handle all the size we throw. What beloved The magnet on the bottom that is connected to the lid and lifts it.
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For us, coffee grinding is not negotiable. But which coffee grinder is the best? Ours tests It has proven that Oxo Burr is an ideal opportunity for most people. The price is fair and the accuracy of the grinding is accurate. If you want to splash on an exceptional coffee grinder you may not be wrong with the Breville Smart Grinder ProOr
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Why is it working
“Oxo grinder cannot be easier to use. Just one button and one top to twist the sanding setting. It's all you need in a coffee grinder and nothing you don't – and its price is fine.” – Riddley MIPERLEIN-SCREEN, co-editing director
A tested, reviewed and recommended espresso For $ 500? It seems impossible but Bambino Plus is a hidden gemstone Breville's more expensive offers– The thermojet's heating system is lightning fast, so it doesn't take long to wait for the drawing shots. This is one of the few espresso machines we recommend to both beginners and experts.
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We've been tested Drip coffee maker For years and we can't find one that performs better than the Sixth rate– It is easy to use (just press one button) and the shower head designed with expertise and the thermal car do the rest, evenly saturated for ideal extras and coffee for hours.
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With three foam and variable temperature settings a Instant magical milk froter was outstanding Our review– Unlike many other seats, it works great with cold milk and vegetable milk such as oats or almonds. Of course, occupies more space than whiskBut his performance is unbeatable if you enjoy Latts.
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Are temperature -controlling mugs silly? Maybe, but we love them anyway. It keeps the charging best for a long time, so you can enjoy hot coffee for hours, even away from the filling. In our tests a Man 2 mugs He fulfilled all of our criteria and looked good. If you drink the coffee on the way, the Man's travel mug It's worth doing. Coffee is considered warmer than a conventional travel mugOr
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High -speed mixtures It is worth the investment and storage space. Vitamix is ​​consistently on top of the blender tests, but no model can surpass the 5200 with its conical container, an unpaid display and an incredibly powerful, variable speed. We recommend it for over a decade and has not yet fallen out of love. If the smaller budget is smaller, there are some more Recommendations hereOr
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The air ovens are wonderful. They make comfortable and effectively crisp foods such as fried chicken and fried brussels sprouts. In addition pile“The instant whirlwind was the clear winner of the Air Fryers ReviewThanks to its intuitive touch screen and a wide, square basket. Oh, and not for nothing, the food was best and the simplest.
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THE rice I need a mandatory tool for almost anyone. Hamilton Beach's most important selection is not fashionable, but has surpassed many of its more expensive competitors. This made the rice faster than any other stove we tested and kept for hours in the warm environment. Looking for a smaller rice maker? This from Zojirushi Make only three cups.
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Is it worth -ea multicokers? Yes, especially when you buy one that has great abilities. We almost tested and compared All types of instant vesselsand the professional came out on top. His cookpot was ideal for toast and pollution because he did not turn around and can be used on some stoves. The cool silicone -coated handles were also great.
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“One of my favorite things at Instant Pot Pro is the steam release switch. With my old instant dish, I had to poke it on the steam valve to ventilate it. The switch is much safer and lighter.” – – Riddle
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After making a popcorn in the pop-cornIt will never return to the “pot shake on the stove” method. Presto Poplite Air Popper was impressively effective in our tests and made only a 2% non -pointed item. In addition, it does not require any oil that facilitates cleaning.
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If you have space for a full size cuisine And know that they will be used often, go to it. Otherwise, spend less on a mini food processor-This is designed as our favorite usual food processors with a plentiful food slide and continuous pulsation or running. It maximizes four cups of capacity, but this is a lot of sauces and other small tasks, such as cutting the onion.
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If fresh fruit juice is important to you, no other appliance can come in the juice. We've been tested Centrifugal and mastic (also known as Cold Press) squeezes and winners were found in both categories. THE Breville juice fountain compact A centrifugal squeezed with a 700 -watt engine with a abdominal separator and pulp collector for easier cleaning. THE Omega vertical mastic hood Among the competitors, he stands out thanks to the whisper -quiet engine and the high quality juice, which had a great taste and remained fresh for up to 24 hours.
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This nutr It looks like a simple jug, but don't let it down. It heats up and combines the nuts chosen and contains two filters so that the consistency can be stated. It does not only work with nuts. There are also cereals and beans that are useful if they prefer oats or soy milk.
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Making fresh spaghetti and penne is not the impasta-ple that is the right tools. (Get it?) We both tested both Dough makers and electric dough extrudersand they have enthusiastic recommendations for both. THE Marcato Atlas 150 The Gold Standard Hand Machine with a smooth crank and sharp, clean cutters. THE Philips Arisan Smart Pasta Maker It uses an internal scale to tell how much water you need to add based on the amount of flour. It's crazy.
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Do we like this design food mill– Silicone -covered feet fits a variety of bowls and surfaces, making the most versatile mill we tested. It has three different discs so you can dial in the ideal processing size – it worked great with both Past and creamy mashed potatoes.
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Who wants the fingers of garlic? Well, even if you are, you can probably evaluate a tool that turns the whole clove into a super fine piece. The garlic press is the lower hero of the Food Prep, so We tested 12– The Oxo winning press was so good that we did not have a negative feedback on it – this is a rare occurrence in our opinions!
Why is it approved by the editor
“In my opinion, the peeling of garlic is worse than grinding – – Grace Kelly, the editor
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Why are we experts
- Rocelle start editor of Serious Eats.
- He was a culinary education and was a farmer, baker and restaurant cook.
- For serious meals, we test the kitchen equipment strictly. We regularly review our review to ensure that our findings and recommendations remain relevant.