Are you new to cooking or just need a refresh on your kitchen tools? I have found that having the essential Slow Cooker Accessories makes cooking easier and more fun! Once you have all these Essential Slow Cooker Accessories make sure and check out these delicious Slow Cooker Recipes like this famous Crack Chicken.
I put together a list of my go-to kitchen tools that are the work horses of my recipes.
If you already have a fully stocked kitchen you may not need all of these but there might be a few that could make your cooking life easier. Make sure and let me know what your go to kitchen essentials are so I can try them out!
Perfect Gift List for the Chef
This is a great list of tools for any chef in your life not just a Crock Pot Chef. If you have someone in you life that loves to cook I promise they will love to get these kitchen essentials!
Crock Pot
- Programmable Digital Timer: Control cooking times from 30 minutes up to 20 hours
- Serve a Crowd: 6 quart Cook & Carry Slow Cooker serves 7 plus people
- Locking Lid: Lid gasket provides extra seal for less mess during transport
- Interactive Cooking: Safe for use in oven up to 400 degree F, and microwave
- Worry-free Travel: Secure locking lid and rubber gasket prevent spills
This is an obvious one since my entire blog is about crockpots but I think this crockpot is perfect because it isn't too expensive and gets the job done. It has a timer and automatic switch to warm which is so important. You can also just lock the lid and take it to a party so you never have to use another Tupperware for a potluck again!
Rice Maker
- Micro computerized fuzzy logic technology. Capacity Up to 5.5 cups / 1.0 liter,Dimensions (W x D x H) 10-⅛ x 14 x 8-½ inches. The electrical rating is 120 volts / 610 watts
- Automatic keep warm, extended keep warm and reheating cycle
- Easy to clean clear coated stainless steel exterior, 2 delay time settings
- Interchangeable melody and beep signal
- Built in retractable power cord
This is the most important kitchen tool for me besides my Crock Pot. Whenever I make meals that include rice I always use my rice maker. This really makes dinner a breeze because I don't have to make it when I get home. We literally walk in the door and make our plates. I use the Zojirushi Rice Maker which is amazing. It has a timer and setting for brown or white rice which is helpful. Of course you can make rice on the stovetop but my goal in life is to make dinner as easy as possible at the end of the day!
Meat Thermometer
- Cook mode with USDA preset temperature settings: ThermoPro cooking thermometer ideal for meat, oven, smoker or stove top; Programmable alert with preset temperatures for specific foods recommended by USDA; All of the preset temps can be reset to your desired tastes
- Timer mode: Digital kitchen timer features countdown and countup ability, up to 99 hours, 59 minutes
- High accuracy and heat resistance: Meat probe and wire can withstand up to 716 degrees Fahrenheit, you can cook with wide temperature range from 32 to 572 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 300 degrees Celsius) with high accuracy: 1 degree resolution, 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit/1 degrees Celsius
- Easy operation: Accurate grill meat thermometer with 6.5 inches food grade stepdown tip design stainless steel probe to get temperature precisely and quickly; 40 inches stainless steel mesh cable connects thermometer to base, outside of oven
- Convenient storage: Digital food thermometer, features a magnetic back to allow you to easily attach to refrigerator or any metal surface; a hanging hole for your kitchen hooks or a lanyard；tabletop for any layout situation
This tool is so important! It does double duty of telling you when you meat is safe to eat AND keeps you from getting dry chewy meat. If you haven't invested in a meat thermometer I highly recommend it.
Garlic Press
- STAINLESS STEEL: Constructed with high-quality 18/10 premium stainless steel, ensuring durability and longevity for long-lasting use. Hygienic and neutral in taste, preserving the natural flavors of your ingredients.
- OPTIMAL CRUSHING: Thanks to a sieve with 48 offset conical holes, the press reduces the effort required when crushing both peeled and unpeeled garlic cloves or fresh ginger, making meal preparation easy and convenient, producing finely minced garlic or ginger every time.
- EASY CLEANING: The fold-out sieve design makes cleaning a breeze. Simply rinse it under flowing water, and it's ready for the next use. Dishwasher Safe.
- FOR BEGINNERS TO MASTERS: Cooking and baking have never been easier when Rosle Cookware utensils are involved, providing true cooking enjoyment featuring products for beginners to chefs. A pan for every occasion and kitchen tools that become wonderful helpers.
- MODERN, YET CLASSIC: From kitchen to table, Rosle provides the tools needed for serving and preparing any meal, whether cooking for one on the bbq, to a professional chef in a restaurant, the quality is showcased in its thoughtful design.
I love garlic but I don't love smelling like garlic all day on my fingers. So this garlic press helps me prep my garlic fast and easy without holding it to mince it. Also, it pops open so its easy to clean all the little garlic out when your finished.
Quality Knives
- Fully forged high-performance German stainless steel blades
- Stainless steel riveted handle
- Ergonomic heavy duty break-resistant handles
- Lifetime limited manufacturer warranty
- Diswasher safe - hand washing recommended
Ok people this is serious! Until you use them, you may never really know how important quality knives are. They make cutting and prepping so easy when they are sharp and well made. I find I really only use three knives most of the time so investing in a good pairing knife, utility and chef knife are my recommendation! I also have a knife sharpener.
Glass Bowls
- SPACE-SAVING: STACKABLE glass mixing bowls will save space in your kitchen. The HANDLE on the largest bowl makes it easy to move the entire set of FIVE glass round bowls with lids at the same time. Compact and oven safe glass bowls.
- KEEP FOOD FRESH LONGER: The 100% hermetic silicone o-ring seal of our glass bowls with lids prevents unpleasant odors. This nesting bowls with lids set fits perfect for food storage too.
- ULTRA DURABLE: Our glass bowls are made of BOROSILICATE GLASS, which is up to 5 times stronger than ordinary glass. Use these glass mixing bowls for baking or for storage. Our glass nesting bowls are microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher safe.
- NEW CLOSING MECHANISM: This bowl set with lids is easy to open and close. It lets you identify what’s inside. Use our glass container set for hot and cold foods.
- SAFE: Upgrade your pantry with a recyclable, 100% BPA-free glass bowl set with lids. Order our glass storage bowls with confidence!
These glass bowls help keep me organized and all my ingredients in order. They are perfect for mixing and storing! The lid makes them easy to prep ahead of time and just have everything ready. They all nest inside of each other saving precious kitchen space!
Cutting Boards
- SPACE-SAVING: STACKABLE glass mixing bowls will save space in your kitchen. The HANDLE on the largest bowl makes it easy to move the entire set of FIVE glass round bowls with lids at the same time. Compact and oven safe glass bowls.
- KEEP FOOD FRESH LONGER: The 100% hermetic silicone o-ring seal of our glass bowls with lids prevents unpleasant odors. This nesting bowls with lids set fits perfect for food storage too.
- ULTRA DURABLE: Our glass bowls are made of BOROSILICATE GLASS, which is up to 5 times stronger than ordinary glass. Use these glass mixing bowls for baking or for storage. Our glass nesting bowls are microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher safe.
- NEW CLOSING MECHANISM: This bowl set with lids is easy to open and close. It lets you identify what’s inside. Use our glass container set for hot and cold foods.
- SAFE: Upgrade your pantry with a recyclable, 100% BPA-free glass bowl set with lids. Order our glass storage bowls with confidence!
Having a big sturdy cutting board is so important. The last thing you want is a tiny cutting board that moves around while you are chopping! This one is a non slip, reversible cutting board that is dishwasher safe. I also appreciate the juice groove that catches any liquid!
Onion Goggles
- Tearless chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing
- Comfortable foam seal protects eyes from irritating onion vapors
- Anti-fog lenses offer maximum clarity and eye protection
- Unisex design fits most face shapes but won't fit over eyeglasses
- Storage case keeps goggles clean
This is my saving grace for cutting onions. My eyes water so much when I cut onions that I can't even see straight when I'm cutting which is very dangerous. If you don't have this problem this tool isn't for you. But if you do I'm telling you these work so great.
Other Important Kitchen Tools-
Can Opener
Don't laugh about this one! I open a lot of cans with my recipes and hate when the can opener doesn't shut or connect well with the can. This one is great and locks on so you know it will be easy!
Measuring Cups
Most likely you have measuring cups already but I love this stacking set that makes it a breeze to find whatever size I need. I prefer to have heavy duty steel ones that don't fall over when I'm trying to pour into them as well.
Measuring Spoons
This is the same as measuring cups above, I'm sure you already have these but I like having a set where they all connect so I never lose one!
Whisk
Give your fork a break and grab a whisk! This makes a world of different when you are trying to combine ingredients.
Spatulas
Invest in a quality wooden spatula that doesn't bend when you are trying to use it.
Tongs
Make adding big ingredients easy with tongs. I use these all the time for adding large meat to the crock pot and for grabbing it for plating when it's done cooking.
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