28 Must Have Gadgets For Thanksgiving
Are you ready to prepare something delicious this Thanksgiving? I am so ready for the upcoming holiday season to kick off.
Do you ever stand in your kitchen when the whole thing is going down and wonder where some of your tools are? Sometimes I find myself walking in circles or improvising for certain kitchen tools I don’t have only to complicate my recipe.
Let’s face it. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to be with family and share in fellowship of thanks, but the prep is tough. Don’t stress yourself this Thanksgiving by not being prepared. Check out these 28 must have gadgets for Thanksgiving that will make your preparation a breeze!
28 Must Have Tools For Thanksgiving
1. These Kitchen Herb Scissors are perfect for cutting your fresh herbs in a super timely manner.
2. Cook up your turkey, roast, and more with this Cooking Twine that is totally biodegradable and disposable.
3. Keep your turkey flavorful and moist when using this Turkey Baster that is heat resistant and includes measurements.
4. If you prefer hands-on basting methods these Silicone Basting Brushes are easy to clean, non-stick, and wash up in the dishwasher.
5. Peel everything from delicate fruits to tough skinned veggies with this set of Stainless Steel Peelers that also have options to julienne or serrate.
NEW OXO Good Grips Meat Tenderizer & OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Potato Masher
6. Make mashing easy when whipping up your best mashed potatoes with this Good Grips Smooth Potato Masher.
7. You simply can not cut vegetables and other items this Thanksgiving with these Cutting Boards that come in a set of 3 and include a non-stick counter grip.
Prep Solutions by Progressive 2-Way Grate & Measure
8. You can grade just about anything with this Progressive Grader Set that includes its own container and 4 different blades for cutting and the whole set is safe for the dishwasher.
9. If you are looking to make smooth and creamy dishes like mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving then try using this Potato Ricer that does all of the work easily and you can even use it for homemade baby food!
10. Trim the fat off of your prepared broths and so forth with a handy Skimming Ladle that has a hook on the end storage.
Trudeau Confetti Silicone Set of 3 Spatulas
11. Make spreading and scrapping simple with this set of 3 Silicone Spatulas that are heat resistant up to 500 degrees.
12. Blend, whisk, and beat your best dishes with this set of 3 Wired Silicone Whisks that come in trendy colors and they are dishwasher safe.
13. These solid and heavy duty Poultry Shears will make preparation in your kitchen a cinch.
Alligator Stainless Steel Chopper – Onion dicer, Vegetable and Fruit Cutter
14. This Stainless Steel Chopper will make cutting your veggies simple with the quick press of the top and your done in seconds.
15. Check out this Safe Cut Can Opener that makes the edges super smooth so their is no worry of cutting yourself.
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Strainer Set
16. This set of 3 Soft Colanders is perfect for all of your straining needs and they nest within each other for perfect storage.
NEW OXO Good Grips Garlic Press
17. This Garlic Press makes the whole process of dealing with garlic easy and effortless!
18. Attack apples with ease when using this Apple Peeler and Corer that gets the process done in no time and super simple!
19. If you are short on Cooking Utensils then this set is great and it includes 6 pieces for easy preparation.
Cuisinart 3-Piece Nesting Liquid Set Measuring Cups, Set of 3, Clear
20. Get this Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set that are stackable, safe with heat, and make for perfect measuring.
21. These Measuring Spoons have cool narrow ends for measuring spices and the set goes from 1/4 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon with all of the sizes in between.
22. If you are calculating any of your recipes by weight then check out this multi-use Food Scale.
23. Reduce your cooking time and add lots of flavor to your turkey or ham by using Brining Bags.
Amco Swingaway Easy Release Grease Separator
24. Use this Gravy Separator for removing the fat from your dishes and it keeps the gravy conveniently separate.
25. Make sure your food is cooked all the way through with a handy Digital Meat Thermometer.
26. With this Kitchen Timer you can keep track of cooking time on 4 different dishes.
Awpeye 2PCS Flatware Pie Server Stainless Steel Cake Cutter, Pizza/Tart/Dessert Slicer.
27. Use this Pie Server to cut through dense crust delicately.
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28. Make sure you have these Salt and Pepper Mills available for guests who like to add extra seasoning.
Do you have a tool used the most during your Thanksgiving preparation? Share your ideas!
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I love this list and it’s a must pin. I am already getting my dinner items ready as I am hosting this year and I need quite a few of these things.
Great list!! Cutting board, pie lifter and a good masher are on the top of my list!! A few other things I that I must have when preparing Thanksgiving is a glass a wine, my husband (he does most of the work!) and a Turkey lifter!!! I love Thanksgiving! It is a great time of year with great food!!
What a great resource for Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing
Looks like you’ve got a kitchen arsenal going on up there! What time do we turn up for dinner lol 🙂
Wow, there were some products that I had no idea I needed! I am thinking of hosting Thanksgiving in my house this year (eeek!) since it is my first Thanksgiving here. I love the different items you listed as I know I will need them to make my dinner so much easier.
I sometimes consider the kitchen as a battlefield! Lol! To win the war, you need to have the right gadgets and equipment. I sure love your post. This reminds me to acquire the essentials and ensure that I’ll have a great time preparing the food. Thanksgiving is truly just around the corner. Think about how fast time flies. I just hope to have the best tools before the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanks for this timely post, Crystal!
This is a great list of kitchen helpers especially if you are serving Thanksgiving Dinner. There’s just one more that I’d add which is a bundt pan. I know that sounds weird, but I saw a post about serving your stuffing in it and I think it’s genius. So much easier to serve and it presents much better than big, bumpy spoonfuls on your plate!
i love new kitchen gadgets! I am actually an addict. lol. Thanks for sharing, now I have a whole shopping list of things I want to buy before I start to prepare my holiday feasts! I appreciate this post!
Wow I didn’t realize I needed so many different utensils for Thanksgiving dinner. Looks like I better get shopping
This is a great list. Somehow I have managed to not be assigned the task of approaching the kitchen this holiday (internally cheering). I cannot wait to feast though and I am counting down 😀
This is so helpful to me as I’m hosting Thanksgiving at my house this year. It’s so stressful but so much less if you have all the tools you need. Thank you for sharing!
When you have a big family like mine, cooking for Thanksgiving isn’t the most exciting task… But at least these gadgets would shave off some precious time. Might have to note some of these down for next time, thanks!