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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
If you cook, you need mixing bowls. Heat proof glass like Pyrex and stainless steel are good choices because they can go in the oven.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Plastic storage containers are versatile, multipurpose, essential items in any kitchen. Keep a variety of sizes on hand for various foods.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Airtight canisters are a must to keep ingredients fresh much longer. You need them for flour, sugar, brown sugar, rice, coffee, and tea.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
A home without a roll of duct tape is like a bicycle without wheels. Keep it on hand for stopping leaks, sealing boxes, and so much more.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Rubber bands are a kitchen essential that you may not think about until you suddenly need one desperately.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Plastic wrap is an essential staple for any kitchen. Get the kind that clings to bowls so you can keep your food air tight.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Heavy duty aluminum foil is a must have staple for any kitchen and for any backyard cook's arsenal of tools.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
No kitchen is complete without butcher string. It's really just food grade kite string that is used for tying roasts and more.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Every kitchen needs a quality set of utilitarian kitchen towels and terry cloth is the best! Avoid towels with fringes to catch fire.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Large serving platters are something that you may not realize you need until it comes time to serve a turkey, ribs, and other large dishes.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Silicone baking mats are the newfangled replacement for parchment paper: non-stick for rolling dough; heatproof for baking.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Every kitchen can use a rolling pin, and a simple tapered wooden pin is all you need. In a pinch, you can use a wine bottle.
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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester
Read our review to learn why all three sizes of the Camp Chef Flat Top Grill earn our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Gold Medal.
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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester
Read our review to learn why the Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 475 earns our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Gold Medal.
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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Ooni 3 comes standard with a wood pellet burner, which we found lacking and is Not Recommended. Click to learn why we prefer the Ooni 3.
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