7 Items You Need for Thanksgiving

• Neighborhoods and News
• November 15, 2017

It’s almost Thanksgiving, and you might be rushing to get everything together. Not only is Thanksgiving about being thankful and spending time with family and friends, but it’s also a great time to eat all the delicious food we want. You need the right items to prepare your dish correctly and make it look just as good as it tastes.

Roasting pan with a nonstick rack

This is where the biggest part of Thanksgiving is cooked: the turkey! This is essential, and having a perfect pan to cook it in is just as crucial as the turkey itself. You want something sturdy and non-stick, which you’ll be able to use year-round.

Fat separator

It may not be on the top of your shopping list, but it’s handy to have. Inexpensive and easy to use, it extracts the meat juices from the fat.

Carving set

When you’re cutting the turkey, you want to do it right. Buying a set is the best way to go, which means it will come with a stabilizing fork. This makes carving easier and produces good, even chunks of meat.

Meat thermometer

The technique needed for a perfect bird is the meat thermometer. The old pop-out thermometer could produce incorrect results, leading to a burnt or undercooked turkey. Using a thermometer allows you to get the accurate temperature of the bird, and you can use it again for future dinners.

Carving board with moat

While cutting the bird, you’ll be able to save the juices from spilling out when using a sturdy cutting board equipped with a moat. It can be used for anything that leaks when you’re cutting it, and the wood designs are practical and beautiful.

Large, rimmed serving platter

This can come especially handy for passing the turkey. If you do the carving in the kitchen, it’s also helpful when transporting the turkey from the kitchen to the table. The rim keeps the juices from spilling over and you can stack the turkey on the plate.

Pie pans

Getting glass pie pans could save you on the perfect display for your pie. The disposable pans wind up causing the pie crust to break, and the glass just allows the family to see into the and around the pie. Another item you can use again.

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