Preparation
Not all kitchen tools are created equal, and not all hold up to high heat-cooking like deep frying, grilling, or searing. Heat-proof utensils are essential for safe cooking, and it’s important to know that your tools won’t crumble under pressure or transmit heat to your hands. Using the proper cooking materials isn’t only the safest bet, but these utensils are also going to be easier to handle and clean.
Before bringing home a new set of cooking utensils, you’ll want to pay attention to the material the products you’re considering are made with and what level of temperature that material can stand up to. Next, assess the type of cooking projects you perform most often, as you’ll want different tools for a big day of grilling than you would to scramble your morning eggs. Also take into consideration the cookware you use most as some utensil sets are better suited to nonstick surfaces than others.
Best Silicone Set: Five Two Silicone SpoonsBest Nylon Set: Calphalon Nylon Cooking SetBest Wooden Set: OXO Good Grips Turner SetBest Stainless Steel Set: Williams Sonoma Stainless Steel Olive Wood UtensilsBest Grill Set: Wüsthof BBQ SetBest All-in-One Set: OXO Good Grips Kitchen Tool SetBest Hanging Set: J.A. Henckels International Hanging Set
