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A Guide To The Kitchen Tools And Gadgets We Love

Created By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Sorry folks, you don’t need a lot of really expensive toys.

You don’t need ceramic knives, copper mixing bowls, and enameled Dutch ovens. You can do just fine with a few inexpensive toys.

What exactly do you need? We went through our cabinets and drawers and made a list of all our favorite tools and what you should look for when shopping. All the tools below are items we have tested personally and merit our Gold Medal Best Buy Award.

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Breville Joule Sous Vide Review And Rating

Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Review

Sous Vide Silicone Lid for Anova Precision Sous Vide Review

Simply Works Sous Vide Lid for Joule Sous Vide Review

Stasher 10-Inch Reusable Silicone Sous Vide Bag Review

Hestan Cue Smart Cooking System Review

An Electric Hand Mixer Whips Sauce, Batters, And More In A Jif

The Ultimate Cutting Board With Juice Pan By John Boos

An Old Fashioned Meat Grinder Lasts Forever

Use A Food Mill For A Rustic Texture In Vegetable Purees

Sturdy Kitchen Shears Will Quickly Cut Chicken Bones and Butcher String

Keep Sauces Warm Longer With A Quality Thermos

French Press Coffee Maker Works Even If The Power’s Out

We Discover The Best Burger Flippers Ever

Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes With This Hand Held Masher

RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons Review

Paint On BBQ Sauce With A Silicone Basting Brush

The Spoon Spatula Combo Tool You Can’t Live Without

A Nylon Whisk Is Perfect For Nonstick Pans

The Best Funny Barbecue Aprons

Carving Fork: An Ideal Tool For Slicing Large Cuts Of Meat

Elegant Eco-Friendly Wooden Compostable Plates, Bowls, Platters, And Flatware

Jaccard Blade Tenderizer Review

Selecting The Right Juice Pitcher

Keep Ingredients Fresh With Airtight Canister Sets

Nesting Mixing Bowls, A Must For Any Kitchen

Spot Remover Takes Care Of Food And Grill Grease Stains

Garlic Press: A Kitchen Gadget You’ll Actually Use

Kyocera Pepper Mill Makes It Easy to Adjust the Grind

The Perfect Extra Wide Metal Spatula

StufZ Gourmet Stuffed Burger Maker Review

Egg Timer And Egg Slicer Review

Juice All Kinds Of Citrus With An Old Fashioned Juicer

Dymo Labeler Review

Rubbermaid Stain Shield Plastic Storage Containers Have Several Advantages

Double Strength Aluminum Foil

Other Kitchen Tools: Plastic Wrap Is A Staple You Shouldn’t Do Without

Rubber Bands: One Is Never Enough Of This Kitchen Essential

Butcher String, A Must For Tying Roasts

Duct Tape, The All Purpose Tool For Countless Jobs

A Rolling Pin Is A Must For Pizza Dough, Fresh Pasta, And More

Silicone Baking Mats Ensure Non-Stick Baking

Quality Kitchen Towels Are A Must For Clean Up

Serving Platters Are A Must For Entertaining Dinner Guests

A Salad Spinner Keeps Your Lettuces Clean And Dry

Chip Clips Keep Your Bags Of Snacks Fresh And Crunchy

Nut Tools For Shelling Walnuts, Pecans, And Even Shellfish

Save Counter Space With A Manual Can Opener

Ice Cream Scoops Are Great For Portioning Meat, Mashed Potatoes, And More

A Manual Can And Bottle Opener Is A Must For Any Kitchen

A Long-Handled Slotted Spoon Is Ideal For Straining Liquids

Corks Are A Multi-Purpose Tool Every Kitchen Needs

Other Kitchen Tools: Scaler

Other Kitchen Tools: Corn Holders

Other Kitchen Tools: Scrubbie Sponges

Other Kitchen Tools: Mortar And Pestle

Other Kitchen Tools: Assorted Funnels

Other Kitchen Tools: Ladle

Other Kitchen Tools: Tea Tools Review And Rating

A Long-Handled Wooden Stirring Spoon Is A Kitchen Necessity

Other Kitchen Tools: Spaghetti Scoop

Other Kitchen Tools: Wooden Spoon And Spatula

Other Kitchen Tools: Spider

Other Kitchen Tools: Measuring Spoons

Other Kitchen Tools: Bottle Brushes

Other Kitchen Tools: Measuring Cups

Other Kitchen Tools: Fat Separator

Stainless Steel Colander

Fine Mesh Strainer

Microplane

Graters And Grinders: Box Grater

Graters And Grinders: Mandolin

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Published On: March 17, 2026

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