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Thanksgiving Hosting Essentials That Make the Day Easier
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items These are the tools that actually save me stress on Thanksgiving: a roaster that frees up the oven, thermometers that stop the guessing, a real carving setup, and serving pieces that keep food warm while everyone sits down. (Note: This list contains ...
Sturdy handles and a V rack lift the bird so the skin crisps all around. Start with this if you are still roasting in a flimsy foil pan.
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Roasting Pan
It roasts a big turkey on the counter so the main oven stays free for sides and pies. Worth it if you host a crowd and always run out of oven space.
Hamilton Beach 28 lb Turkey Roaster 22 Quart Oven
The bag keeps the turkey juicy and cuts the roasting pan scrubbing down to nothing. Grab a box if this is your first time hosting and you want a safety net.
Reynolds Kitchens Turkey Size Oven Bags, Holds Up to 24 ...
It reads in a couple of seconds and the display rotates, so I can check thighs without contorting. Get this if you want a reliable thermometer without the splurge.
ThermoPop® 2
The probe stays in the turkey and the alarm beeps at your target temp, so I stop opening the oven. Worth it if you hate guessing when the bird is done.
ChefAlarm® Cooking Alarm Thermometer and Timer
Pour the drippings in, wait a minute, and release clean juices from the bottom for smooth gravy. Grab one if your gravy always ends up greasy.
OXO Good Grips Good Gravy 4-Cup Fat Separator
The bulb pulls up hot juices without dripping and the little brush actually gets it clean afterward. Pick it up with the roaster so basting is quick.
OXO Good Grips Angled Turkey Baster w/ Brush
The flat grid makes creamy mashed potatoes fast, no lumps and no gluey mixer texture. Get this if you make a big pot and want it done in minutes.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Potato Masher
A deep juice groove catches everything when I carve, so the counter stays clean. Worth it if your current board floods every time you slice the turkey.
OXO Good Grips Plastic Carving & Cutting Board
Even slices of turkey and ham come off in seconds, even if your knife skills are shaky. Grab it if carving at the table makes you nervous.
Cuisinart Electric Knife Set with Board
A forged slicer and fork feel solid in hand and look great on the table for the big carve. Worth it if you want a set that lasts decades of holidays.
Wüsthof Classic 2-Piece Carving Set
The long, thin blade glides through a whole breast in one stroke without shredding it. Pick this if you want a great slicer without a fancy price tag.
Victorinox 12 Inch High Carbon Slicing Knife
Dishes stay hot on the buffet while the last guests arrive, no reheating and no cold stuffing. Get this if dinner always drags out longer than planned.
Chefman Electric Warming Tray with Adjustable ...
Wide handles make it easy to pull out with oven mitts, and the lid turns it into leftovers storage. Grab two so casseroles go oven to table to fridge.
Pyrex® Easy Grab® 3-quart Glass Baking Dish with Blue Lid
The ceramic bakes an evenly golden bottom crust and looks pretty enough to serve from. Worth it if soggy pie crusts have ever let you down.
Emile Henry Modern Classics 9" Deep Pie Dish
A glossy pumpkin shape makes gravy feel like part of the table decor, and stoneware holds heat. Pick it if you want one serving piece that says Thanksgiving.
Le Creuset Stoneware Pumpkin Gravy Boat 14oz
Soft spreadable butter is ready for the rolls without the microwave melting disaster. Grab it if you host and want one less last-minute task.
Butter Bell® Crock | The Original Butter Crock for Spreadable ...
The bamboo board, little bowls and knives give guests something to graze on while the turkey rests. Get it if hungry relatives hover around the kitchen.
SMIRLY Charcuterie Boards Set, Large Cheese ...
It brews a big batch for pie time so I am not making pot after pot. Worth it if you seat more than ten people and everyone wants coffee with dessert.
Hamilton Beach 45 Cup Fast Brew Coffee Urn
Classic fluted dishes go from oven to table and the lids make sharing leftovers easy. Start with this set if you need matching dishes for sides.
Corningware French White 10 Piece Bakeware Set
The spice blend makes the bird seasoned all the way through and much harder to dry out. Order it early if you want juicy meat without a homemade brine.
Williams Sonoma Turkey Seasoning Brine Kit
Warm cinnamon and clove scent the entryway so the house smells inviting before dinner. Grab it if you want the cozy feeling without any cooking smells.
Autumn Wreath™ Original Large Jar Candle
Sturdy enough for heavy sides and gravy, and they save hours of dishwashing for the kids' table. Worth it if you host a big crowd and want the cleanup done fast.
Dixie Ultra Large 10 Inch Heavy Duty Plates
Pumpkin bread comes out covered in sculpted gourds and leaves, so a simple quick bread looks like a showpiece. Grab it if you bring a dessert and want zero decorating.
Harvest Bounty Loaf | Autumn Loaf Pan | Fall Bakeware
Clear markings and a pour spout make gravy, brine and pie fillings easier to measure. Pick these up if you are juggling several recipes in one morning.
Pyrex Essentials 3-Pack Glass Measuring Cups
