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When Men Cook
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items Don't get me wrong, I am not saying women can't use these items. Just that when the men in my life cook these are the items they find most useful to “their” way of cooking. IYKYK We have lots of what I call “gadgets” and some are pretty cool. Check t...
We like this because the cylinder is kind of clear. I can see it is clean. It is sturdy too. A package of seasoning comes with it. Husband makes deer meat jerky that everyone loves. (AD)
LEM Jerky Gun Kit Polymer
A great starter Food Dehydrator. My husband uses this to make jerky. I would advise to set up on the patio or in the garage as the smell can over power you if you use spicy herbs. (AD)
NESCO 5-Tray Rectangular Food Dehydrator, 420W Adjustable Temp Food Dehumidifier with Digital Timer and Bottom-Mount Fan for Beef Jerky, Vegetables & Herbs, FD-5TC
To season we like different flavors. Teriyaki is the most asked for. But we have liked all flavors in this brand. (AD)
Hi Mountain Jerky Cure and Seasoning - Teriyaki
This cajun seasoning is a very popular flavor at our house too. (AD)
Hi Mountain Jerky Cure and Seasoning - Cajun
Instead of running back and forth to the grill this handy cart does the work. Just load it up and wheel all the stuff out. Very handy. (think habachi grill guy) (AD)
Oceanstar 3-Tier Steel Heavy Duty All-Purpose Utility Cart
This 5 quart stand mixer is my longest running mixer in the house. It gets the job done even for kneading yeast breads. Husband uses it to mix the ground meat and flavors. Great appliance for any kitchen.
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
This attachment for the stand mixer will grind up meat perfectly for the jerkey. It is a quick set up and clean up with this gadget. (AD)
Food Grinder Attachment
We shred our own cheese in this house. So might as well put the kitchen aid to work when there is a ton to shred. (big family). It is not just for cheese.
Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment
When you use cast iron pick the one of the longest standing companies, Lodge. Made in the USA. You cannot ruin this skillet. It is also good to use on the black stone grill. (AD)
Lodge 12" Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Made in the USA! Indestructible. So this is what he is allowed to cook with. Lodge cast iron is one of the oldest companies. (AD)
Lodge Pre-Seasoned 5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Loop Handles and Cast Iron Cover
We have several sizes of dutch ovens. We make large amounts of stews and soups in these. This makes a nice size pot of soup for a family (not a crowd). (AD)
Lodge Cast Iron 5.5qt Indigo Enameled Dutch Oven
The 7 qt size will get you cooking for a crowd. He cooks his made up recipe of “papaw stew” in this. We feed the bunch (12) and have leftovers. (AD)
Lodge 7 Quart Emerald Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven
During the summer we cook outside a lot to keep the house cooler. There is not much this griddle can't cook. You can use it to cook in a pan too. Just sit the pan on the griddle. Ours has lasted several years and it just keeps going. (AD)
Blackstone Original Outdoor Griddle, 4-Burner 36" Flat Top Grill with Hard Cover, Black
Don't forget the grease catcher. Stock up on these if you plan to cook a lot on your Blackstone. You can dump and rinse them if you want. But keep a few on hand. (AD)
Blackstone Grease Cup Liners for Rear Grease Griddles, 10-Pack
You are going to need a few accessories for the Blackstone. These are a great start. The dome lets you cover and steam food a bit to cook. If you haven't had bacon cooked on a Blackstone you are in for a treat. The bacon press is a must have for that...
Mibote Griddle Accessories for Blackstone,12inch Heavy Duty Round Dome with Cast Iron Grill Bacon Press
Easy to keep it clean with this kit. The scraper will get all the stuck cook on food off quickly. (AD)
Griddle Cleaning Kit Compatible with Blackstone - Flat Top Grill Cleaner Grill Cleaning Kit with Grill Brick, Griddle Scraper & Grill Brush, Griddle Seasoning Accessories Kit to Remove Stain
Food safety is a must. I am way over protective on that front. We have several of these to use while cooking since we use so much. (AD)
GoodCook NSF-Certified Stainless Steel Precision Meat Thermometer with Sleeve, Silver/Black
A digital thermometer is a very acurate way to test meat temps. Food safety is a huge must with us. We have many thermometers and this is one of them. (AD)
Expert Grill Digital Instant Read Food Thermometer for Grilling
Men tend to marinate everything… this is the secret stuff. lol. This in a ziploc with a few extra ingredients. (AD)
Great Value Traditional Italian Salad Dressing & Marinade, 16 fl oz
Again safety first so just in case. We never plan to need this. And did you know they need to be replaced every so often? Check the date if you have one. (AD)
Kidde Fire Extinguisher for Kitchen, Residential, Single-Use, 711A
We LOVE this for clean ups. Spray and let sit a bit then wipe off and rinse. Usually no scrubbing needed. It comes in many scents. (AD)
Dawn Powerwash Spray, Dish Soap, Dishwashing Liquid, Fresh, 1 Starter Kit, 16 Fl Oz
Dawn dishwashing detergent in a staple here. So much grease when he cooks. Get the big one to refill with too. (AD)
Dawn Ultra, Dishwashing Liquid, Original Scent, 18 Fl oz
This pan gets more use than the others. Think jalapeno poppers wrapped in bacon. (oh there is the grease I spoke of) This pan will hold enough for a crowd. The bacon grease drips so you have nice crispy bacon. (AD)
Nordic Ware Naturals 13" x 17" Aluminum Oven Bacon Baking Pan with Nesting Crisping Rack
These half size pans are perfect for grilling or cooking on the griddle. We use them to hold the cooked meats and veggies. They wash up and can be reused. Or for quick clean up just toss them. Great when you are taking food to a get together because ...
Member's Mark Half Size Aluminum Steam Table Pans, 30 ct.
This is the smaller 5 gallon version of the King Kooker. Large enough to cook for a crowd. Includes hooks to help carry the heavy cast iron pot. So many meals can be cooked in this pot. We like our Jambalaya. (AD)
King Kooker Tall Cooker Single Burner High Pressure Propane Jambalaya Kit & Reviews | Wayfair
When we have a chaotic kitchen full of cooks you can easily throw the rice in and set and forget. Keeps it warm until ready to serve. Very easy clean up. Don't worry about needing a burner to cook the rice. (AD)
EUROSTAR RC616 16-Cup Rice Cooker, White