Best products from r/seriouseats
We found 73 comments on r/seriouseats discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 189 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Le Creuset of America Revolution Bi-Material Saute Spoon, Cerise (Cherry Red)
- Material: Glass-Filled Nylon, Silicone
- Silicone Edge: Provides superior heat resistance. Flexible edges can cleanly swipe ingredients
- Provides rigidity and strength to lift and turn heavy foods
- Curved Handle: Added arch helps in scooping over pan/pot side walls
- Dishwasher safe and heat resistant to 482 Degree
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2. The Original Danish Dough Whisk - LARGE 13.5” Stainless Steel Dutch Style bread dough whisk for pastry, pizza. Great alternatives to a blender, mixer or hook
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN. From our grandparents kitchen, to yours, its made to last. This Dutch dough whisk has professional grade stainless steel and a secure and sturdy wooden handleEASY TO CLEAN. Simply rinse and move on. Dough wont get caught in the wires, and wont clump in the center. Spend less tim...
3. Fat Daddio's Sheet Cake Pan with Removable Bottom Anodized Aluminum, 9 x 13 x 2 Inch, Silver
EASY CAKE RELEASE – Fat Daddio’s ProSeries Cheesecake pans, with re-moveable bottom, makes cake release simple and easy…just push.ANODIZED ALUMINUM - It’s the ideal baking surface. Our ‘Safe-Seal’ anodizing process creates a safer, stronger baking pan. A durable, non-reactive finish that...
4. Zenlogy 12x16 (100 Pcs) Unbleached Parchment Paper Sheets for High Heat Baking - Exact Fit for Your Half Sheet Pans with Convenient Pullout Storage Box
- Why Zenlogy - Take your baking and cooking to a professional level - makes perfectly baked cookies, caramel, roasted veggies, fish en papillote, and so much more. Our dual-coated unrefined parchment paper unbleached, greaseproof baking paper sheets are the ideal baking parchment liners
- Multiple Uses - The preferred parchment paper sheets for baking by professionals. Great for restaurants, cafes, culinary schools, bakeries, chefs, for moms, home cooks or bakers
- Zenlogy Mission – Every purchase of Zenlogy pre cut parchment liners supports our partnership with local non-profit dedicated to eliminating food waste and hunger
- High Heat Parchment Paper - Recommended for use up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Although recommended for 1 time use, our customers tell us that they use our brown parchment paper multiple times before discarding
- Exact Fit – check out our quick video on this page for a demo on how our parchment sheets provide the exact fit on the inside of each size pan. Zenlogy parchment paper liners are available in multiple sizes and we are continually coming up with more choices
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6. Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven With Stainless Steel Knob and Loop Handles, 6 Quart, Red
- One Lodge 6 Quart Red Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- Features a stainless steel knob and loop handles for great control
- Unparalleled heat retention and even heating
- Great for induction cooktops
- Size: 13.5" x 11" x 4.7"; Interior Rim to Rim 10.5"
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7. Lavatools PT12 Javelin Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen, Food Cooking, Grill, BBQ, Smoker, Candy, Home Brewing, Coffee, and Oil Deep Frying (Chipotle)
- 3-4 second ultra-fast response time with an accuracy better than ±0.9°F.
- Large 1.4" easy-to-read display and IP65 splash-proof construction.
- Integrated magnet for convenient storage on refrigerators or ovens.
- Meat thermometer also perfect for liquids, fryers, bread, chocolate, yogurt, and cheese.
- NSF certified superior build quality like nothing else on the market. Backed by an industry-leading 3-year limited warranty.
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9. Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle With Handles, 20 Inch x 10.5 Inch
- 20 x 10.5 cooking area
- Use on all cooking surfaces, grills and campfires
- Oven safe
- Sauté, sear, fry, bake and stir fry to heart's content
- Included Components: Cast Iron Grill/Griddle
- Item Shape: Rectangular
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10. KitchenAid KN211WW 11-Wire Whip for 5 and 6 Quart Lift Stand Mixer
- Designed, engineered, and tested by KitchenAid
- With 11 wires, incorporates the maximum amount of air into your recipes and decreases the mixing time needed
- Made from Stainless steel
- Dishwasher safe
- This ASIN is compatible with all KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers except for models K5SS, KSM5, KSM50, KSM500, KSM6573, KG25, and KSM450
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11. KitchenAid KNS256CDH Spiral Coated Dough Hook - Fits Bowl-Lift models KV25G and KP26M1X
Designed, engineered, and tested by KitchenAidThe unique spiral design of this dough hook replicates hand-kneading with a powerful force that kneads 25% more yeast bread dough than our previous modelsFor use with the following models ONLY: KV25G0X, KV25G8X, KV25H0X, KP26M1X, KP26M8X, KL26M8X, and KB...
12. Sous Vide for Everybody: The Easy, Foolproof Cooking Technique That's Sweeping the World
- Ship from USA Warehouse.Priority delivery: 2-3 days. Standard delivery: 4-8 days.
- Tough Design: Black painted high quality aluminum housing, stainless steel adjustable mounting bracket and shatterproof lenses with IP67 waterproof, durable to withstand any harsh condition. Great performance of waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and anti-corrosion in extreme weather condition.
- 52" 300W Spot-Flood Combo LED Light Bar, 100 x 3 Watt high power white LEDs at 6,000K color temperature with 22000 Lumens.Long Lifespan: Eco-friendly low power consumption design with integral heatsink for longer lifespan, rated at 30,000 hours.
- DC 9V-32V operating voltage range: It can apply to different types of trucks, Off-road vehicles,4x4 Jeep, SUV, Mining, Boating, Farming and Heavy Equipment etc.
- Package Contents: 1x Northpole Light 300W Waterproof Spot Flood Combo LED Light Bar, Mounting Brackets, Screws Set and 12 Month Worry-free Warranty
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13. AmazonBasics Silicone, Non-Stick, Food Safe Baking Mat - Pack of 2
- 2 non-stick silicone baking mats for easy and convenient baking, roasting and food prep
- Non-stick silicone releases food without the need for grease, cooking sprays, or parchment paper
- Oven-safe up to 480 degrees F
- Fits half-sheet size pans; easy to clean with soap and warm water
- Each baking mat measures approximately 11.6 x 16.5 inches (LxW)
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14. Fred SWEET SPIRITS Day of the Dead Cookie Cutter/Stampers, Set of 4
- This set includes 4 assorted cutter/stampers
- The cutters are constructed from sturdy ABS plastic
- Make and serve sugar skull themed cookies for your next party with these cookie cutters
- One side cuts the cookie shape, while the other stamps the details
- The cutter/stampers are safe to clean in the dishwasher
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15. Rösle Stainless Steel Adjustable Vegetable Slicer with Grip, 17.1-inch
The v-shaped blade is effort saving and gives a clean cut, even on tomatoesFive settings up to .2-inchExchangeable blade The nonslip silicone base ensures safe work at every angleEasy to clean with no corners where residue can build upRosle offers lifetime warranty
16. ARCTIC F12 - 120 mm Standard Case Fan, very quite motor, Computer, Push- or Pull Configuration, Fan Speed: 1350 RPM - Black/White
INNOVATIVE DESIGN: Design of fan blades improves airflow and facilitates efficient ventilation, impeller was designed with a focus on minimzing the noise level yet delivering the desired airflow and pressureTWO WAY INSTALLATION: Blow warm air out of the case, draw cool air into your caseLONG SERVICE...
17. CRJ DC Power Supply for 2 x 3/4-Pin 12V Computer PC Case Fans
- DC Power Supply and Adapter Cable Allows You to Power Two Computer Case Fans
- Cable Is Compatible with Both 3-Pin and 4-Pin PWM PC Fans
- Fans Will Be Operated at Full Power from the DC 12V 1A Power Supply
- Additional Fan Splitter Cables Can Be Used To Expand Your Fan Configuration (Within The Curent Capacity Of the 1A Power Supply)
- Female DC 5.5 x 2.1mm Adapter Cable Allows You The Flexibility To Use Other Power Supplies To Better Suit Your Needs
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18. SMARTAKE 200 Pcs Parchment Paper Baking Sheets, 12x16 Inches Non-Stick Precut Baking Parchment, Perfect for Baking Grilling Air Fryer Steaming Bread Cup Cake Cookie and More (Unbleached)
Precut baking sheets paper: are you tired of cutting curly parchment paper? Our pre-cut parchment sheets can let you get rid of cutting parchment anymore. The sheets lay flat on the baking tray and will not curlyFood grade 200 pcs parchment paper: Includes 200 pcs of Unbleached, non-toxic, food grad...
It's pretty fun, because (1) there are endless new toys to acquire (if you're into that!), and (2) it's actually fairly budget-friendly after you get the initial hardware out of the way (ex. KitchenAid mixer etc.)...I mean, a 50-pound sack of flour is like twenty bucks, and you can make a zillion loaves of breads & cookies out of that! I do get a few premium ingredients for specific recipes here & there, but mostly I just use run-of-the-mill ingredients & get really great results!
It's also really fun amping up both the quality of your results & the experiencing of your cooking & baking time. For example, I cook these amazing five-hour carnitas in the oven, which is one of the things that got me into using leaf lard (which then turned into other incredible things, like lard-based oatmeal cookies). But then the off-the-shelf tortillas were disappointing with those stellar carnitas, so I picked up a cast-iron tortilla press (for smashing, not baking!). I then combined that with a lard-based tortilla recipe and oooooh yeah that's an awesome combination of textures, flavors, warmth, and happiness, hahaha! So going down rabbits holes is quite fun with baking!
I do a lot with my 8-cavity mini-loaf pan, which surprisingly freeze well! Banana bread & pumpkin bread with sweet cream cheese spread, cornbread, chocolate chocolate-chip bread, the list is endless! I also bake excellent homemade Twinkies in various flavors on a regular basis. I was never an overly-huge Twinkie fan, but one of my favorite bakeries makes them in a million flavors with a million different fillings & coatings (chocolate-dipped, white-chocolate dipped & dark-chocolate striped, peanut-butter filled chocolate twinkies, raspberry cake coated with coconut, etc.). So endless variations are also quite fun with baking!
If you want to build up your skills on the more technical side, Bigger Bolder Baking is a fantastic website to check out. If you want a few top-notch (I'm talking like "WOW!") recipes to try out right off the bat:
You'll discover a lot of little tricks over time. For example, which those chocolate-chip cookies above, whipping the cream & sugar & butter & eggs into something that literally resembled whipped cream is a really great trick to know about...most people just stir those together until combined, but they will actually change color, texture, and consistency when whipped long enough! Side note, if you have a KitchenAid, I highly recommend getting a SideSwipe blade (available on Amazon, be sure to get the right blade for your mixer!).
On that topic, I also recommend getting a coated dough hook & an 11-wire whisk. Wait until you try homemade marshmallows! (super easy with that whisk attachment!) When it gets cold out, I cut those bad boys into 2" chunks, skewer them, heat up some water for the delicious Stephen's hot cocoa powder mix, and then torch the marshmallows. That combination came out so good that I started hosting annual hot chocolate parties, lol!
You can get as creative as you want to with baking, too...like with cakes, you can airbrush them, do drip cakes, mirror glaze cakes, you can torch the tops of cupcakes, make cake pops, the list is endless! Depending on what stage you're at in life, especially in my case as a working adult with a family, I don't get a lot of opportunity for creative outlets due to a lack of free time (and energy, tbh lol), but my family has to eat, and baking is a fun way to amp up your enjoyment in life by making cool stuff you can eat & having fun doing it!
Plus pretty much everything is actually really easy, no matter how complicated it looks...you're just following someone else's step-by-step directions, that they have painstakingly figured out for you through probably dozens of iterations to get it perfect (as Stella did when perfecting her lacy brown-butter cookies!), and that mostly boils down to (1) mix stuff in a bowl, (2) bake it, (3) don't burn it, (4) let it cool down & "set". That little four-step process yields amazing no-knead bread, pan pizzas, twinkies, cookies, brownies, you name it!
Hey Kenji, thanks for doing this AMA! Big fan, the The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science is always open in our kitchen.
I’ve cooked your Deep-Fried, Sous Vide, 36-Hour, All-Belly Porchetta recipe several times and it’s awesome. My question to you is how can I translate this recipe & technique to a part of a lamb?
-Would Lamb Belly be the best cut for this? Or would I have better luck using a meatier part of the lamb like a boned out chuck or leg?
-For how long and what temp would you recommend cooking it for?
-For finishing, would I be better off in a blazing hot oven versus deep-fried due to the absence of the thick skin found on the pork belly.
Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions!
I'm a huge Kenji fan myself. I've cooked nearly half of the Food Lab book, and dozens of his recipes from the website, great stuff!
My thoughts on gifts
Lavatools PT12 Javelin
A Nice carbon steel wok
A good Dutch Oven
A torch for searing, or Creme Brulee
An awesome knife
Another awesome, but cheaper and well rounded knife
The list could go on, and on, and on....just some thoughts though.
This knife is so good for the price it's crazy.
If you have the right sort of cooktop you can't beat this griddle. Season it with flaxseed oil ideally, but you can use it as it comes too.
Some good inexpensive cutting boards like this would be great too.
PAPST is a pretty common computer fan brand - I wouldn't worry too much about the brand.
For example on Amazon you can pick up a 120mm fan for $7.49:
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-F12-Standard-Configuration-possible/dp/B002KTVFTE
Then pick up a 12V transformer for $10
https://www.amazon.com/CRJ-Power-Supply-4-Pin-Computer/dp/B071FNN9W7/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?keywords=case+fan+12v+transformer+kit&qid=1549654218&s=Electronics&sr=1-1-fkmr3
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Under $20 and you're good to go.
I ended up getting a lodge (cast iron) enameled dutch oven on amazon pretty inexpensively (It's 43% off right now) - And have been super happy with it.
I'm not sure how the pressure cooker would work, as this recipe calls for a bunch of time in the oven with the lid open a crack.
Let me know how it goes!
Ah! You're too kind. It's called BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts, you can find it at your favorite local bookstore via IndieBound, at Barnes & Nobel, or Amazon! Hope you enjoy!
Awesome, thanks for the recommendations!
Links for others:
I wanted to see the book on Amazon, but it didn’t look like anyone else posted the link. Here it is, if anyone else is interested.
I agree. I have this one and love it.
He's the culinary director of the blog Serious Eats. Used to work in the Cooks Illustrated test kitchen before starting out on his own. He's very beloved on Reddit, partly because he's often participating in community threads, partly because he's a fantastically detailed & process-oriented chef who helps you understand why it's important to do X step or use X ingredient.
Link to his book which is also awesome.
These are from the BraveTart cookbook. There’s a similar recipe on the website but it’s not precisely the same. They were delicious!
I use one of these and I've been pretty happy with it. Not quite Le Creuset, but works just fine.
Oops I did it again. Posted a recipe from The Food Lab that I can't find published online. So i guess instead of a recipe I'll implore you to buy the book because it's awesome https://www.amazon.com/Food-Lab-Cooking-Through-Science/dp/0393081087
Kenji did not pay or bribe me for this plug btw..
I got it on Amazon years ago, glad to see it's still there! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5EE1IM
I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-17-1-inch-Adjustable-Vegtable-Slicer/dp/B004PBXD22
It's made in Germany by Rösle. Was surprised to see it on sale on Amazon.com. I can only recommend it, had it for years. Sharp V-shaped blade and a sturdy stainless steel build.
What makes it better than, say, this one? Both are 2-3 second response.
FYI, you only need this much of an amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PBXD22
Just FYI, you only need this much of an amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-17-1-inch-Adjustable-Vegtable-Slicer/dp/B004PBXD22
All the rest just says who did the search and a few other things.
Found it on Amazon 50% cheaper.
Definitely getting one of these.
BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts available here, for those interested.
Go visit https://www.seriouseats.com.
Also, get yourself a copy of The Food Lab.
He uses the science to explain why recipes work. If you like to cook, it's almost mandatory reading.
This is the minimum you really need, but at that point it's more effort than its worth:
amazon.com/dp/B004PBXD22
I don't see the exact model I have for sale anymore, but I have a Lavatools Thermowand which is accurate and only takes 1-2 seconds. The model they're currently selling is on Amazon for $27.
To save any other British people the sudden disappointment I just felt - it's only 20% off on amazon.co.uk.
Still not that bad of a price though, I guess...
BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts
> new Bravetart Cookbook
> #new
ANOTHER ONE?!!#@! I MUST HAVE IT. You're not talking about this one, right?
Is it from this book?
https://www.amazon.com/BraveTart-American-Desserts-Stella-Parks/dp/0393239861
It's from Stella Parks' cookbook, Bravetart: Iconic American desserts
It's Stella Parks' baking book: BraveTart. She's the SE baking guru.
It's the recipe book written by Kenji Lopez
They're referring to this book: https://smile.amazon.com/BraveTart-American-Desserts-Stella-Parks/dp/0393239861/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3MCXVKNSF59X7&keywords=bravetart+cookbook&qid=1554760772&s=gateway&sprefix=bravetar&sr=8-1
This book is so good. I don't think the recipe is on the serious eats.
I worked briefly as a butcher and, as a rule, I thought all minced beef was the same, aside from the fat content (I didn't say I was a good butcher). Eye of Round vs. Brisket? They're both extra lean, right?
Nope. After reading an article Kenji had wrote about the different kinds of beef cuts, I learned that I could make my burgers exponentially more flavourful by mixing and matching cuts.
Kenji knows what's up, and I'm heavily considering buying his book on Amazon.
No, this isn't a paid/undisclosed promotion... but if Kenji wants to throw a couple bucks my way, I won't say no.