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The Best Thanksgiving Kitchen Tools and Tableware

Updated Dec 20, 2022

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Whether you’re keeping Thanksgiving simple or cooking an elaborate feast, you’re probably going to need a few supplies. Our team has put several hundred hours of research and testing into choosing the following picks. Some items come from longer, full guides; others come from research we did specifically for this collection. Thanksgiving can be pretty hectic, but the right gear can make it a breeze.

Mac Mighty MTH-80, the best chef’s knife for most people

Mac Mighty MTH-80

The best chef’s knife for most people

With its super-sharp edge, its sleek, tapered shape, and its comfortable handle, this knife will make your everyday dicing and slicing tasks smoother and quicker.

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OXO Good Grips Carving and Cutting Board, the best plastic cutting board

OXO Good Grips Carving and Cutting Board

The best plastic cutting board

This plastic board resisted warping, staining, and odors better than the other plastic boards we tested. The rubber feet keep it stationary, and the juice groove does an excellent job collecting liquids.

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Teakhaus Edge Grain Professional Cutting Board with Hand Grip (15" by 20"), the best wood cutting board

Teakhaus Edge Grain Professional Cutting Board with Hand Grip (15" by 20")

The best wood cutting board

This beautiful, eco-conscious teak board requires more careful cleaning than a plastic board, but it felt better under a knife and was easier to maintain than the other wood boards we tested.

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Hedley & Bennett Crossback Apron, the crowd-favorite apron

Hedley & Bennett Crossback Apron

The crowd-favorite apron

The favorite among our testers, this apron is comfortable, soft (yet sturdy), gender neutral, and adjustable to fit a wide range of sizes.

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Williams Sonoma All Purpose Pantry Towels, the best kitchen towel

Williams Sonoma All Purpose Pantry Towels

The best kitchen towel

With terry cloth on one side and waffle weave on the other, this dish towel combines absorbency, utility, and attractiveness.

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Homwe Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitt, the best oven mitt

Homwe Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitt

The best oven mitt

The polyester and cotton-lined Homwe oven mitt allowed us to hold a 400 °F cast-iron skillet for an average of 11 seconds. Its silicone exterior is easy to maneuver, and it’s water-resistant, too.

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OXO Good Grips Silicone Pot Holder, the best pot holder

OXO Good Grips Silicone Pot Holder

The best pot holder

This pot holder has a silicone exterior that provides better heat protection than plain terry-cloth pot holders.

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Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor, the best food processor

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

The best food processor

With just pulse and on buttons plus a single bowl, this is one of Cuisinart’s most basic models, but it consistently chops, slices, and kneads better than any other food processor we’ve found in its price range.

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OXO Good Grips Smooth Potato Masher, the best potato masher

OXO Good Grips Smooth Potato Masher

The best potato masher

With a grid plate and a comfortable handle, this affordable, simple tool makes quick work of punching through your mash.

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Chef’n FreshForce Potato Ricer, the best potato ricer

Chef’n FreshForce Potato Ricer

The best potato ricer

This roomy, easy-to-clean potato ricer uses dual gears to compound force, so it requires considerably less brawn than other models do.

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Simply Gourmet 7 Piece Measuring Cups Set, the best measuring cups

Simply Gourmet 7 Piece Measuring Cups Set

The best measuring cups

This set of sturdy, accurate cups is not unique––you can find several equally good clones on Amazon––but it’s the best deal, offering seven cups instead of six.

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Sur La Table Spice Measuring Spoons, the best measuring spoons

Sur La Table Spice Measuring Spoons

The best measuring spoons

These rectangular spoons are sturdier than most and very accurate. And even the largest spoon fits easily into narrow spice jars.

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Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet, the best baking sheet

Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet

The best baking sheet

These great, heavy-gauge aluminum baking sheets bake evenly and can even serve as all-purpose roasting pans.

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Emile Henry Modern Classics Rectangular Baker, the best 9-by-13 casserole dish

Emile Henry Modern Classics Rectangular Baker

The best 9-by-13 casserole dish

This casserole dish heats evenly and holds a lot. It’s not too fancy for everyday use, but it’s still pretty enough to bring to the holiday table.

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Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, best dutch oven

Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Best Dutch oven

With big handles and a durable design, this Dutch oven aced every test, rivaling models four times the price.

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All-Clad D3 Stainless Fry Pan with Lid 12 Inch, the best skillet

All-Clad D3 Stainless Fry Pan with Lid 12 Inch

The best skillet

With its superior heat conduction, durable construction, and comfortable handle, the All-Clad 12-inch skillet is a workhorse that will last beyond a lifetime.

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Cuisinart 16″ Roasting Pan With Rack (MCP117-16BR), the best roasting pan

Cuisinart 16″ Roasting Pan With Rack (MCP117-16BR)

The best roasting pan

With its sturdy tri-ply construction, this roaster cooks more evenly than other similarly priced pans.

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ThermoWorks Dot, the best probe thermometer

ThermoWorks Dot

The best probe thermometer

The Dot probe thermometer quickly and accurately registers temperature changes with unparalleled accuracy. It’s affordable and easy to use, with a strong magnet that keeps it securely attached to an oven door.

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ThermoWorks ThermoPop, the best instant-read thermometer

ThermoWorks ThermoPop

The best instant-read thermometer

No other thermometer under $50 can match the ThermoPop’s combination of speed, reach, reliability, and an easy-reading display. It’s also waterproof, and it has a long probe to read into deep dishes.

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Messermeister 2 Piece Avanta Pakkawood Kullenschliff Carving Set, the best carving knife and fork

Messermeister 2 Piece Avanta Pakkawood Kullenschliff Carving Set

The best carving knife and fork

The Messermeister Avanta carving set combines good looks, a wallet-friendly price, and high performance.

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OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Fat Separator, the best fat separator

OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Fat Separator

The best fat separator

This 4-cup OXO fat separator’s silicone stopper does an excellent job of preventing fat from seeping into meat drippings. This model also comes with a deep strainer and a protective splash guard.

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Bayou Classic Aluminum Turkey Fryer Stockpot, the best turkey fryer pot

Bayou Classic Aluminum Turkey Fryer Stockpot

The best turkey fryer pot

Part one of our suggested turkey-frying kit is a 30-quart aluminum stockpot that heated up quickly and stayed warm in our tests.

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Bayou Classic Single Burner Patio Stove, the best patio stove

Bayou Classic Single Burner Patio Stove

The best patio stove

Part two of our kit is the four-legged Bayou patio stove, which is stable and powerful enough for you to safely fry a turkey to crisp perfection.

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OXO Good Grips Glass 9″ Pie Plate, the best pie plate

OXO Good Grips Glass 9″ Pie Plate

The best pie plate

At 2 inches deep, this dish holds more than most glass plates we tested. It’s better able to handle dramatic temperature changes such as going from freezer to oven, it bakes evenly, and it lets you easily see when the bottom of your pie is browned.

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Whetstone Woodenware French Rolling Pin, the best rolling pin

Whetstone Woodenware French Rolling Pin

The best rolling pin

This tapered pin was easier to use than handled pins in our tests. It’s good-looking, easy to clean, and sturdy enough to last a lifetime.

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KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, the best stand mixer

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

The best stand mixer

This 5-quart stand mixer tackles nearly any recipe without knocking around on the counter, and it’s one of the quietest models in the KitchenAid line.

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OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker, the best coffee maker

OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker

The best coffee maker

Expect great-tasting coffee from a machine that’s easy to use and clean. It brews a 1-liter pot in under seven minutes.

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Thermos Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Carafe, the best coffee carafe

Thermos Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Carafe

The best coffee carafe

Featuring a classic design, this 51-ounce coffee carafe helped beverages stay piping hot (over 200 °F) for longer than two hours in our tests.

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Pottery Barn Caterer’s Dinner Plate Set, the best backup plates

Pottery Barn Caterer’s Dinner Plate Set

The best backup plates

Made from porcelain, these chip-resistant, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-safe plates are suitable for everyday use yet elegant enough for formal dinner parties.

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Crate and Barrel Aspen Dinnerware Plates, affordable pieces you can buy as singles

Crate and Barrel Aspen Dinnerware Plates

Affordable pieces you can buy as singles

This inexpensive porcelain collection is still suitable for entertaining.

Another good choice

Libbey Signature Kentfield Estate All-Purpose Wine Glass, the best wine glass

Libbey Signature Kentfield Estate All-Purpose Wine Glass

The best wine glass

This inexpensive tulip-shaped glass is versatile enough to showcase both red and white wines well. It’s durable, yet it’s still thin and elegant enough for dinner parties.

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Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar, the best drinking glass

Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar

The best drinking glass

This timeless bistro-style glass is durable, lightweight, and dishwasher safe.

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Gourmet Settings Windermere Flatware Collection, bargain flatware that’s sold open stock

Gourmet Settings Windermere Flatware Collection

Bargain flatware that’s sold open stock

These inexpensive yet attractive utensils are excellent to have on hand for the holidays or other times when your guest list swells.

Budget friendly

Gray Kunz Sauce Spoon, a do-it-all serving spoon

Gray Kunz Sauce Spoon

A do-it-all serving spoon

Chefs everywhere love the brushed stainless-steel Gray Kunz spoon for its comfortable handle and its big bowl for saucing plates. It can double nicely for both cooking and serving.

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Crate and Barrel Caesna Mirror Serving Tongs, the best serving tongs

Crate and Barrel Caesna Mirror Serving Tongs

The best serving tongs

Crate and Barrel’s Caesna tongs work well for serving both casual and dressed-up dinners.

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Williams Sonoma Hotel Dinner Napkin, the best cloth napkin

Williams Sonoma Hotel Dinner Napkin

The best cloth napkin

These soft and absorbent dinner napkins are finished with deep hems and clean stitching.

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Williams Sonoma Hotel Tablecloth, the best tablecloth

Williams Sonoma Hotel Tablecloth

The best tablecloth

This well-made tablecloth is available in eight sizes and features a tight weave that gives it a structured drape.

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Office Star 6' Resin Center Fold Multipurpose Table, the best folding table for most people

Office Star 6' Resin Center Fold Multipurpose Table

The best folding table for most people

This table is easier to set up and take down than any other we tried, and it’s less wobbly. Its foldable design makes it more compact to store than one-piece tabletops.

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HDX Black Plastic Seat Folding Chair, the best folding chair

HDX Black Plastic Seat Folding Chair

The best folding chair

This unique folding chair molds to the sitter’s shape and can purportedly hold more than 1,000 pounds. We sat comfortably in one for hours.

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