Preparation
Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest times of the year for hosts—and it’s often when you realize exactly what your kitchen is lacking. Many of us put the most miles on our kitchen tools, cookware, and bakeware on this holiday, so, ironically, you might realize something is cracked or broken when you need it the most. Let 2022 be the year you’re prepared. Take stock (pun intended!) of your pots, pans, and other essentials now, before the big day arrives, so you can replace anything rusty, crusty, or missing.
Frequently used items, like your trusty pots and pans, wear out more often than pieces you use once in a blue moon. Roasting pans and casseroles get loaned out—and who can ever find the meat thermometer when they need it? These cookware and bakeware essentials are our Thanksgiving standbys—and below, discover the ideal picks if you need to replace a piece, stat.
Best Roasting Pan: All-Clad Stainless Steel 13-by-16-inch Roaster With Nonstick RackBest Mixing Bowls: Martha by Martha Stewart Broadbrook 3-Piece Bowl Set in GrayBest Saucepan: Tramontina 2-Ply Stainless Steel Covered 2-Quart SaucepanBest Fat Separator: OXO Good Grips Good Gravy Fat Separator, 4 CupBest Casserole Dish Set: Williams Sonoma Stoneware Rectangular Bakers, Set of 3Best Meat Thermometer: Lavatools Javelin Pro Duo Digital Instant-Read MeatBest Braiser: Martha by Martha Stewart Enameled Cast-Iron Collection Enameled Cast-Iron 3.5 Quart Braiser With LidBest Baking Sheet: Baker’s Secret Commercial Grade Pure Aluminum 17-Inch SheetBest Pie Dish: Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish
