This is a list of some of my favorite essential kitchen tools that I use quite often. I endorse these products because I use and love these products. So please take a look at some of my must haves and consider purchasing some through this blog! Listed below are 11 affordable kitchen essentials that are on sale this time of year, some even 50 % off.
The products listed below would be perfect as holiday gifts for friends or family. They are also great if you are looking to purchase a gift for yourself (which I do quite often). There are some really good deals online this time of year on most of these.
If you are just beginning to build up your collection of kitchen essentials, then this is the blog to read!
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LODGE 12-inch CAST IRON SKILLET
I use my cast iron pan weekly and Lodge truly makes a great product. This is the only way that I cook steaks or chops because it gives you the perfect sear over the entire surface of the meat. I also own a 6.5-inch cast iron skillet for dips or small baches of vegetables along with a 15-inch skillet for cooking larger portions of protein. In my opinion, every home cook should have a cast iron skillet it is truly an essential kitchen tool!
Make sure to season it properly before using it for the 1st time if it doesn’t already come pre-seasoned. And never wash it with soap or let it soak in water. Soap will remove the natural seasoning that builds up on the skillet over time and that’s what contributes to a better tasting meal. Soaking a cast iron skillet in water for an extended period of time will cause it to rust so make sure to scrub it clean with a chainmail or steel wool scrubber and dry it promptly.
The cast iron skillet is the perfect pan for my HONEY GARLIC PORK TENDERLOIN, CRAB RANGOON DIP or CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
CAST IRON SKILLET SCRUBBER
The correct way to clean a cast iron skillet is with one of these chainmail scrubbers. Another affordable kitchen essential would be to purchase steel wool which helps clean a variety of things including a cast iron skillet.
DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETER
You just can’t beat the price on this digital meat thermometer! I use this product so often that I try to endorse it as often as I can. There’s just no way of knowing when your meats are at the exact temperature without the use of a thermometer. This is one of the most affordable kitchen essentials to purchase and an integral part of any cook’s arsenal. So go order one while its half off and quit overcooking your steaks!
BLACK AND DECKER 8 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
I really like this 8-cup food processor because it has suction cups on the bottom, so it doesn’t slide all over the counter. It comes with an additional blade for slicing on one side and shredding on the other. Perfect for shredding a whole block of cheese without all of the mess of a box grater and in a short amount of time.
CUISINART MINI FOOD PROCESSOR
This little Cuisinart 3-cup food processer is a total powerhouse. I use this little guy for making salsas, salad dressings, marinades, chimichurris and hummus. It is also available as a 4-cup option for a little bit more money.
KITCHEN AID IMMERSION BLENDER
I use this Kitchen Aid immersion blender for blending creamy soups like my cream of zucchini soup, potato soup or my roasted cauliflower soup. It is much easier than trying to finagle hot soup into a blender plus there’s less clean up and its partly dishwasher safe. This also comes with a large plastic container for making smoothies.
Try this HEALTHY BAKED POTATO SOUP recipe with your new immersion blender!
EPICURIOUS DUTCH OVEN
Another one of my favorite kitchen essentials is my Epicurious Dutch oven. I use this for braising meat like my BRAISED SHORT RIBS or for FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS. And it even works great for cooking soups like PORTUGUESE KALE SOUP or PORK CHILI VERDE.
Of course, you could purchase the gold standard Le Creuset brand Dutch oven but if your budget closely resembles mine then this one will work fabulously. I have had mine for 5 years now and it still looks like new.
KITESSENSU 24oz Drink Shaker with Bartender Strainer, Measuring Jigger, Bar Mixing Spoon, Cocktail Recipe Guide
If you love martinis, then the Kitessensu martini shaker is an affordable product to buy. Whip up a Classic Cosmo in no time with this essential kitchen tool.
STEMLESS MARTINI GLASSES
Although, I have not yet purchased these stemless martini glasses I will be doing so in the near future. Unless I get them as a gift, hint hint. Stemmed martini glasses are so delicate and I’m a pretty clumsy panda that’s why I want to have these in my kitchen soon. A PEARTINI would taste so much better in these, don’t you think?
TACO HOLDER STAND
We absolutely love these taco holder stands! Seriously, these make taco preparation and consuming so much better. No more overstuffing your tacos or running out of room on your plate. They can hold 3 tacos or flip it over for 2 tacos. Plus, they are dishwasher safe. Now I want tacos, but to be honest I always want tacos.
Wine Preserver Vacuum Pump with 4 Bottle Vacuum Stoppers
Help your bottle of wine last a little bit longer with a vacuum pump wine preserver. You just place the stopper on the opening of the bottle and using the vacuum pump you simply pump a few times, and it removes the air in the bottle.
