First choice: Insignia 8-quart multifunction
Early last month I decided to make something I loved but never made myself: pork belly. I bought the ingredients and made a plan, but didn’t know how long it would take to slowly braise. As I scoured my brain for alternatives, I walked past the cupboard that contained the pressure cooker that I had bought in early 2019 and had barely used since then. The results blew me away. My pork belly was full of flavor and tenderness in just 37 minutes, instead of the nearly three hours of cooking time a more traditional route would have taken.
Kitchen gadgets can be extremely useful in enhancing your kitchen. These five are my personal favorites and useful in a variety of recipes. If you haven’t left your comfort zone recently, these appliances will help you out and take your cooking to the next level.
Best pressure cooker: Insignia 8-quart multifunction
The Insignia pressure cooker is great for cooking pork belly, but you’re probably wondering what else it can do? Aside from slow cooking, in addition to making rice, cakes, and more, this product can also slow down frying and steaming. This item comes in one tool and can replace many of your kitchen gadgets, including crockpot, rice cooker, and steam cooker, in a single device. I also made legs of lamb in 30 minutes, beef stew in 35 minutes and can’t wait to make chili and soup in the weeks to come.
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$ 80
Best hand blender: Amazon Basics Multi-Sped Immersion – Black
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Do you love hummus How about some creamy tomato and basil soup? This Hand blender makes cooking creamy sauces and soups effortless. Just plug it in, put it in a hot pot of goodness, then mix. In just a few minutes, your ingredients are transformed into a delicious puree. At an affordable price, this kitchen gadget is one of the most common tools in my kitchen. Thanks to its small size, it fits easily in my closet and is super easy to wash when you’re done.
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$ 30
Best juicer: Hamilton Beach Premium machine
I bought Juicer for my fiancée, not for myself, but listen to me. She bought juices every time we went to the grocery store and the cost quickly added up. We save money with this juicer and it continues to drink its favorite juices. With a long shot and a powerful engine, that’s the one Hamilton Beach Premium Juicer ensures that you don’t have to cut or peel most of the fruit. Apples are no problem. Add a bit of ginger and maybe an orange and you have a refreshing juice for breakfast. With each part removable, this product is easy to clean even in the toughest places.
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$ 99
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Best food processor: Hamilton Beach 8-Cup Compact
Would you like to spend less time preparing your meal? Would you like to slice your vegetables or puree your pesto without thinking about it? Then this is versatile Hamilton Beach food processor is for you. The bowl has an 8-cup capacity, which is big enough to do any job in your family’s kitchen and small enough for storage. This product has a large chute suitable for whole foods including a large block of cheese. The blades have two speeds including pulse and 450W power for whatever you’re cooking.
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$ 40
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272 bought by readers
Best coffee grinder: KitchenAid Blade – Onyx Black
Coffee experts say it’s best to grind your own beans rather than relying on the already processed ones. The KitchenAid Blade coffee grinder is perfect for writers or freelancers who used to visit their neighborhood cafe prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stainless steel blades offer durability and can grind enough beans to make 12 cups of coffee in one sitting. The 4 ounce. The stainless steel bowl has a measurement mark so you don’t even have to think about how much you pore. This bowl is also removable for quick transfer to your coffee maker. The product also has a 1 year replacement guarantee in case something goes wrong.
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$ 30
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105 bought by readers
