The kitchen gear worth buying, and what to skip.

Pans, knives, mixers, grills and pizza ovens, with one clear pick in every guide. And a plain word on who should skip each one.

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Small AppliancesWorth the counter space Pots & PansSkillets to Dutch ovens Knives & BoardsSharp knives, solid boards Kitchen ToolsThe everyday drawer

Latest guides

Kitchen ToolsThe Best Meat Thermometers Knives & BoardsThe Best Wood Cutting Boards Small AppliancesThe Best Food Dehydrators for Jerky

Kitchen ToolsThe Best Meat ThermometersKnow the chicken is done without cutting into it, with picks from a $20 oven probe to a wireless one for the smoker.Knives & BoardsThe Best Wood Cutting BoardsThe wood board worth leaving out on your counter for years, and the second board that should take the raw chicken.Small AppliancesThe Best Food Dehydrators for JerkyBeef or venison jerky that dries evenly from the top tray to the bottom, finished with a short bake in a 275°F oven.

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The Best Meat ThermometersOct 12 The Best Wood Cutting BoardsOct 12 The Best Food Dehydrators for JerkyOct 12 The Best SaucepansOct 9 The Best JuicersOct 9

How I pick

I point you to gear that's safe, cooks well and lasts, even when it isn't the cheapest.

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