What 5 tools in your kitchen could you not live without

[WillNoble]

Saw this on a chef board I frequent, and thought it was fun:

For me...



1) A Very good Knife (or 2):






A good knife should be priority #1 in any good cooks kitchen, I use 2 with high regularity, one is an 7" Santoku (Wusthof) and the other is an 8" Chef's knife. I keep both of mine razor shard with a good stone, and always hand wash em. These are something you shouldnt skimp on... Spend the money and buy QUALITY


2) Cast Iron Cookware




This stuff gets very little press lately in todays "Non-Stick Kitchen", but you find me a more versatile, well cooking pan, then a well seasoned cast iron skillet and I'll question your cooking abilities...

I was very fortunate to inherit most of my grandmothers cast-iron cookware collection, some of which is almost 100 years old and only getting better with age...


3) Wok



Again... Versatility, Versatility, Versatility.... This is a TRUE do everything piece of cookware...


4) Grill



I use a Charbroil Commercial Series, like the one pictured above (mine is the 6 burner, not the 5 however) Most grill purists scoff at gas grills, but you cant beat them for convenience. Mine is going 3-5 times a week without fail...


5) Smoker



I know this isnt a normal kitchen tool, but my kitchen wouldnt be complete without it. Every Saturday and Sunday Rain or Shine...

And besides BBQ is a great unused piece of diet strategy for BB'ers and PL'ers alike...

[VikingWarlord]

1. Wusthof Classic Black 7" Santoku
2. Calphalon 12" nonstick skillet
3. 1" thick 16" x 20" real bamboo cutting board
4. Broiler/roasting pan
5. Stock pot or dutch oven

I think those are the most important.

[Pimpstick]

Since I'm 23 and trying to establish a positive net worth, I don't have much good stuff. But here is why I couldn't live without:

1) Grill
2) Oven
3) Extra Large fridge (makes going to Sam's Club like an adventure)
4) Good knives
5) Croc Pot

[-JM-]

A selection of razzer sharp knives
A wok
Pizza stone
Deep roasting tray
Tongs

[-JM-]

Will,

I turn 30 in May and I have asked for a smoker. What better way to come of age. Your no. 5 is identical to the one I have selected. I hope this thing lives up to my expectations.

BTW, when I have talked about it, most of my friends have looked at me cock eyed.....im just excited.

[jpw204]

1. Knives (good quality and always sharp)
2. Large Stainless Pan
3. Tongs
4. Grill (unfortunately I can't have these per rules of my apartment complex, so I grill on the stove)
5. Cutting Board (wood/bamboo) Plastic for veggies, but definitely not that glass crap.

[WillNoble]

Will,

I turn 30 in May and I have asked for a smoker. What better way to come of age. Your no. 5 is identical to the one I have selected. I hope this thing lives up to my expectations.

BTW, when I have talked about it, most of my friends have looked at me cock eyed.....im just excited.

The weber Smokey Mountain is $ for $ the best available smoker out there, for the money, let me know if you get one and we'll chat...

[kingswoodlegend]

1) egg beater (drinking whole eggs is gross)
2) BBQ (to fry the snags and shrimps)
3) a steamer
4) my george foreman grill
5) Microwave (for all those times you dunt feel like making anything n just heap up what was eaten yesterday)