These 6 Kitchen Tools Will Make Your Thanksgiving Infinitely Better
Make the year's biggest food holiday go smoothly with this sturdy, functional, and stylish gear.
Honestly, you don’t need a ton to have a great Thanksgiving: a companion or two (even by Zoom!), warm food to eat, a drink that’ll make you happy, and something sweet. But, to let you focus on cooking the meal—and sharing it with loved ones—it certainly helps to have the right tools. That’s why we’ve rounded up these six basic items—basic, yes, but functional, sturdy, and stylish, the type of kitchen gear that’ll last you past this Thanksgiving, and for many more meals to come.
Essential Thanksgiving Tools
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Made In Cookware’s Blue Carbon Steel Roasting Pan
Cheaper than the competition and induction-burner-compatible.
Shun Classic Blonde 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
Don’t bother with the single-purpose carving knife. Buy this chic, blonde, Pakawood-handled, Japanese-made chef’s knife that’s got all the ceremonial swagger but year-round usefulness.
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John Boos Cutting Board
You’re going need that little juice groove. Made of antimicrobial maple, it’s handsome enough to use as a rustic serving platter.
Filson Tin Cloth Apron
Sturdy and large enough to protect you from errant cranberry juice, spattering turkey fat, and spilled Pinot Noir.
OXO 9-Inch Pie Plate with Lid
Slightly deeper than competition, this updated version of the classic glass pie plate also comes with a handy domed lid that’ll protect even the loftiest cream pies.
