Author
Nell Harlan
I'm Nell Harlan, and I started Sunday Stove. I care more about kitchen gear that's safe to use and holds up than about whatever's cheapest this week, because the cheap one often ends up costing you twice.
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Grilling & SmokingThe Best Flat Top GriddlesFive outdoor flat top griddles from about $219 to $1,000, from a 22-inch tabletop for the campsite to a 36-inch griddle that feeds the whole block party.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Portable Pellet GrillsFive portable pellet grills from about $224 to $500, from a tabletop you can carry alone to a fold-down grill that fits a brisket, for campsites, tailgates and RVs.Pots & PansThe Best Ceramic Nonstick PansFive ceramic nonstick skillets from about $70 to $160, for eggs, fish and pancakes, with the four that work on induction and the one that doesn't.Pots & PansThe Best Dutch OvensFive Dutch ovens from about $60 to $350, for short ribs, chili, soup and sourdough, in the 5- to 6-quart size most kitchens use, with what owners say about chips and weight.Small AppliancesThe Best Waffle MakersFive waffle makers from about $11 to $250, for thick Belgian waffles or thin classic ones, for one person or a family of four.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Pellet GrillsFive pellet grills from about $460 to $1,800, for ribs and brisket low and slow, steaks over open flame, and one that runs off your car.BakingThe Best Sheet PansSeven sheet pans for cookies, sheet pan dinners and bacon, from a $23 nonstick half sheet to a $65 ceramic one, with the sizes that fit a home oven.BakingParchment Paper vs Wax PaperOne goes in the oven and one doesn't, but the cheap roll is still worth keeping. Here's which to grab for cookies, cakes, chocolate and the freezer.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.Small AppliancesThe Best JuicersMake carrot, apple or green juice at 6 a.m. without waking the house.Knives & BoardsEnd Grain vs Edge Grain Cutting BoardsEnd grain is easier on a good knife but drinks a lot more oil and cracks if it stays wet. Here's which one I'd buy.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 Knife SharpenersGet your chef's knife, santoku and bread knife sharp again, with a machine that does it for you or a stone you learn on, from about $12 to $166.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Portable Propane GrillsFive portable gas grills from about $150 to $450, from a 10-pound tabletop for the beach to a 49-pound cart for the stadium lot.Pots & PansThe Best SaucepansRice that doesn't catch on the bottom and gravy that pours clean, from a pan that works on induction and every other stove.