4 Essential Holiday & Everyday Kitchen Tools
If it's in my kitchen, it needs to be functional year-round, not just something I use for a holiday. After I used each of these tools, I wondered how I survived without them! These are my must-have kitchen tools, and I'm confident you'll love them too!
#1 Poultry Sheers are best for spatchcocking or cutting the backbone out of the raw bird before roasting. I use mine for both chicken and turkey. They are spring-loaded, which means they're more powerful than ordinary scissors, and require little effort or hand strength. And because they're also extra sharp, they can cut through bone better than a knife. The non-slip handles make for a steady grip.
I use them to cut raw or cooked meat, separating parts of a chicken or turkey, like the legs, wings, and thighs. They're easy to clean as the blade will separate and locks for safety too! These sheers are also fun to use when trimming fresh broccoli!
#2 Baking Sheets that are commercial grade and made from natural aluminum won't rust and provide even heat conduction. The sturdy, reinforced rim prevents warping and makes them sturdy enough to hold the weight of the holiday turkey! Which is why I bought them initially. These sheets are extra long and deep enough to roast veggies and catch the drippings from a roasted turkey. These wire racks elevate the bird just enough to allow for aromatic veggies below.
I have two sets and will use all four while preparing my holiday meals. I also use them for baking cookies and sheet cakes.
#3 Instant-Read Thermometer is something I use every time I cook meat because it helps me get the perfect temperature and the best outcome. Why risk the dysfunction of an older, outdated model? This portable battery-operated tool allows you to stick it and get the temperature on the stovetop, on the bbq, and anywhere you cook!
#4 Tomato Knife isn't something I owned until recently, but it's a must-have! I first used it in my Aunt's kitchen last summer and quickly realized it's perfect for cutting and slicing all types of fruits and veggies! This knife's unique curve and serrated edge slice perfectly through delicate tomatoes without squishing or tearing. I love how effortlessly it glides through so many fresh fruits and veggies; now I gift it to others to enjoy too!
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