OT - Favorite Kitchen Gadgets and Pro Tips

DoubleEgger

This jalapeño corer from my friend The Hungry Hussey (before he obtained celebrity status). It makes ABTs a breeze. 

What’s your fav? 

GrateEggspectations

Not a gadget, but nothing brings me more pleasure in the kitchen than my knife. 

alaskanassasin

Swmbo

Gulfcoastguy

Hard to decide. Either my knife sharpener or my stick blender.

caliking

@tarheelmatt was always a celebrity He just has a (much) bigger audience now. And, well earned/deserved.

Ozzie_Isaac

Pineapple Corer

Ike

veggie peeler so I can make real thin onion slices for my Oklahoma burgers

Ragingirishman2

I’m not sure it’s my favorite, but it’s my newest and I’m excited to try it, is my potato ricer. I held off for the longest time in getting one and enjoying some small lumps in my mashed potatoes for a little texture.

alaskanassasin

I have had this Ooni digi for a few years and am very happy with it.

https://ooni.com/products/ooni-dual-platform-digital-scales?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US - US - Smart Shopping / PMax - Intent - Accessories/Fuel&gad_source=1

DoubleEgger

I use wax paper all of the time to keep spatulas off the countertops, to peel carrots and potatoes onto for easy cleanup, weighing food on a scale. It makes cleanup a lot easier with less to wash. 

lkapigian

alaskanassasin said:

I have had this Ooni digi for a few years and am very happy with it.

https://ooni.com/products/ooni-dual-platform-digital-scales?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US - US - Smart Shopping / PMax - Intent - Accessories/Fuel&gad_source=1

Scales are a must, @caliking taught me " You Get What You Measure " and the importance of "Always Measure "  Seriously , digital scales are a must , I have a few different ranges 

lkapigian

My favorite New Gadget a Conical Burr Grinder for Spices , if you grind your own spices , and you should and have been using a blade chopper " coffee grinder, this is a Game Changer......Pro Tip, salt your meat WAY before cooking , I salt typically a day ahead at least for larger cuts , 1-1.25% by the weight of the protein 

fishlessman

one of these hanging on the wall last month. no more looking in the avalanche cabinet under the counter. after cutting the saran wrap, pull a little more out to keep it from falling back into the slot and sticking to the roll. i dint buy the paper roller hanger to save some wall space

fishlessman

mentioned in a different thread, cheap rotary geedel cheese grater. was 20 bucks a few months back. thing punches out cheese, suction base. not the best for mozz but probably would work better if partially frozen. easy to rinse clean and no reason to pull out the big bulky food processor. definitely has its place. not perfect but does the job

Canugghead

Vintage commercial scale and the chamber sealer next to it, hands down our most useful/used gadgets.

WeberWho

Some quality kitchen shears. I never knew what I was missing until using a new set. 

Canugghead

WeberWho said:

Some quality kitchen shears. I never knew what I was missing until using a new set. 

What did you get, I need something that can handle turkey bones without breaking my knuckle bones, lol

fishlessman

the cheese grater

https://www.amazon.com/Geedel-Mandoline-Vegetable-Interchangeable-Vegetables/dp/B09P39JMHK?th=1

WeberWho

Canugghead said:

WeberWho said:

Some quality kitchen shears. I never knew what I was missing until using a new set. 

What did you get, I need something that can handle turkey bones without breaking my knuckle bones, lol

I was gifted these a few years back and they're pretty impressive for the price:

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Spring-Loaded-Poultry-Shears/dp/B000PGG7ZQ/ref=asc_df_B000PGG7ZQ?mcid=f050653e60cf30f59d5824757c2c28be&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693420707176&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18211230780256716497&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019973&hvtargid=pla-349492970320&psc=1

DoubleEgger

DoubleEgger said:

I use wax paper all of the time to keep spatulas off the countertops, to peel carrots and potatoes onto for easy cleanup, weighing food on a scale. It makes cleanup a lot easier with less to wash. 

Buckwoody Egger

bluetooth speaker in the kitchen for at least two settings:

1) group enjoying appetizers, conversation
2) solo cooking or dishwashing sessions

Botch

 
I don't use it all that often, but when I do I can't help but grin.  
 
Pro Tip: many internetz cooks and even the presenters from ATK/Cooks Country do this to mash garlic: chop at it for a bit, sprinkle on some salt, then use the side/cutting edge of the blade to "smear" the garlic even finer against their cutting board. 
DON'T DO THIS!  Table salt is a damn rock!  And it is approximately the same size as 50-grit sandpaper.  
Would you use your fahncy grilling salt block as a cutting board?  NO!
Would you scrape the cutting edge of your $200 Shun against a sheet of 50-grit sandpaper?  NO!
So don't mash your damn garlic like this; buy a stupid mortar/pestle, or just use a garlic press.  [/soapbox]

RRP

I understand how that corer works for you, but I prefer to make my ABTs resembleing little boats cut lengthwise and therefore this tool I use is perfect for scrapping out the seeds and membrane in the boats!

fishlessman

Grape fruit sRRP said:

I understand how that corer works for you, but I prefer to make my ABTs resembleing little boats cut lengthwise and therefore this tool I use is perfect for scrapping out the seeds and membrane in the boats!

Grape fruit spoon works good for the boats.....don't even know if they still make the serrated grapefruit spoons

RRP

fishlessman said:

Grape fruit sRRP said:

I understand how that corer works for you, but I prefer to make my ABTs resembleing little boats cut lengthwise and therefore this tool I use is perfect for scrapping out the seeds and membrane in the boats!

Grape fruit spoon works good for the boats.....don't even know if they still make the serrated grapefruit spoons

I know and my old grapefruit spoon was cheap and got rusty so I pitched it. 

Canugghead

WeberWho said:

Canugghead said:

WeberWho said:

Some quality kitchen shears. I never knew what I was missing until using a new set. 

What did you get, I need something that can handle turkey bones without breaking my knuckle bones, lol

I was gifted these a few years back and they're pretty impressive for the price:

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Spring-Loaded-Poultry-Shears/dp/B000PGG7ZQ/ref=asc_df_B000PGG7ZQ?mcid=f050653e60cf30f59d5824757c2c28be&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693420707176&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18211230780256716497&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019973&hvtargid=pla-349492970320&psc=1

Mine is somewhat similar, cutting turkey bones is a struggle for me, maybe I need stronger hand.

caliking

These are 2 of my favorites:

 I think it’s called an okonomiyaki spatula. And, Lodge griddle. Fits well over two burners. Best $35 I’ve spent in a long time. 

alaskanassasin

Do you have a way to sharpen them @Canugghead?

Canugghead

@caliking we love our flat miniature cousin of that, picked up from Park Circus Maidan night market years ago. Great for unsticking, flipping, picking up small items.

DoubleEgger

RRP said:

I understand how that corer works for you, but I prefer to make my ABTs resembleing little boats cut lengthwise and therefore this tool I use is perfect for scrapping out the seeds and membrane in the boats!

I clean out the jalapeño and then slice it lengthwise to make the boat. 

DoubleEgger

Canugghead said:

WeberWho said:

Canugghead said:

WeberWho said:

Some quality kitchen shears. I never knew what I was missing until using a new set. 

What did you get, I need something that can handle turkey bones without breaking my knuckle bones, lol

I was gifted these a few years back and they're pretty impressive for the price:

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Spring-Loaded-Poultry-Shears/dp/B000PGG7ZQ/ref=asc_df_B000PGG7ZQ?mcid=f050653e60cf30f59d5824757c2c28be&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693420707176&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18211230780256716497&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019973&hvtargid=pla-349492970320&psc=1

Mine is somewhat similar, cutting turkey bones is a struggle for me, maybe I need stronger hand.