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If you\u2019re not a professional chef, the list of essential kitchen tools you \u201cneed\u201d can be dauntingly long and impossibly obscure and the kitchen department at the store can be downright scary.<\/p>\n
So here at Omaha Steaks we put together a shortlist of the tools that you need to get by in the kitchen.<\/p>\n
The right chef\u2019s knife is a highly personal choice, and a lasting one since you\u2019ll use it for almost everything. Eight inches is fairly standard \u2014 it\u2019s maneuverable, comfortable for most hands, and has enough heft to get tougher jobs done. Hone your blade often and get it regularly professionally sharpened.<\/p>\n
The other knife you really need. A paring knife is small and super sharp, the tool you need for fruits and veggies and other soft foods as well as smaller detail work.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s heavy and it will last you a lifetime. A good cast iron pan is our choice for steaks, of course, but it\u2019s also versatile enough to handle most of your other skillet-style cooking tasks. A few notes about maintenance:<\/p>\n
The Dutch oven does everything. It\u2019s a deep cast iron pot with a heavy matching lid\u2026 the perfect way to create lots of heat and distribute it evenly to stews, simmers, braises, sauces, meat, and vegetables. A good-sized 6-quart Dutch oven is far from cheap, but it can handle almost any job in the kitchen.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll find pro-plastic arguments out there, but we can\u2019t resist the way food looks on a gorgeous hardwood cutting board. Buy a very big wooden cutting board, big and heavy. Slice giant steaks on it and take amazing Instagram photos. Scrub it with soap and hot water after each use.<\/p>\n
Essential. Yes, we\u2019re advising that you skip the whisk and deep-six the herb snips, but a chef should never skimp on this. There are a few different types of varying complexity, but for you, accuracy is king. You need an instant-read digital thermometer with a sharp point.<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t touch hot stuff. That\u2019s, like, the number one rule. Get a pair of mitts or gloves that is rated to keep you safe at high temperatures, so you can do anything from take a cast iron skillet out of the oven to turn over a big roast searing on the grill.<\/p>\n
We like heavy-duty aprons like our signature Butcher\u2019s Apron<\/a>, which is functional, educational, and washable.<\/p>\n Now that you know the essential kitchen tools it is time to get started.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Steaks_CTA.png” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_style=”solid” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”Steaks for Dad” button_url=”https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/buy\/Gifts\/Fathers-Day?SRC=RZ0636″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Buy Steaks for Father’s Day” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ use_background_color=”off” background_layout=”light” hover_enabled=”0″ border_style=”solid” button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Shop steaks by cut, texture, flavor \u2014 whatever your dad prefers! We’ve got something he’ll love.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re not a professional chef (you\u2019re not), the list of kitchen tools you \u201cneed\u201d can be dauntingly long and impossibly obscure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":6976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Dude, where\u2019s my whisk? If you\u2019re not a professional chef (you\u2019re not), the list of kitchen tools you \u201cneed\u201d can be dauntingly long and impossibly obscure. If you\u2019re a guy who\u2019s worried about his image, the kitchen department at the store can be downright scary.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nSo those of us in the Dad Department here at Omaha Steaks put together a shortlist of the tools that guys need to get by in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nA Great Chef\u2019s Knife<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe right chef\u2019s knife is a highly personal choice, and a lasting one since you\u2019ll use it for almost everything. Eight inches is fairly standard \u2014 it\u2019s maneuverable, comfortable for most hands, and has enough heft to get tougher jobs done. Hone your blade often and get it regularly professionally sharpened.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nTry this Wusthof Classic<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Paring Knife<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe other knife you really need. A paring knife is small and super sharp, the tool you need for fruits and veggies and other soft foods as well as smaller detail work.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Cast Iron Skillet<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s heavy, it\u2019s badass, and it will last you a lifetime. A good cast iron pan is our choice for steaks, of course, but it\u2019s also versatile enough to handle most of your other skillet-style cooking tasks. A few notes about maintenance:\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
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Dutch Oven<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Dutch oven does everything. It\u2019s a deep cast iron pot with a heavy matching lid\u2026 the perfect way to create lots of heat and distribute it evenly to stews, simmers, braises, sauces, meat, and vegetables. A good-sized 6-quart Dutch oven is far from cheap, but it can handle almost any job in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Cutting Board<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nYou\u2019ll find pro-plastic arguments out there, but we can\u2019t resist the way food looks on a gorgeous hardwood cutting board. Buy a very big wooden cutting board, big and heavy. Slice giant steaks on it and take amazing Instagram photos. Scrub it with soap and hot water after each use.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nWe recommend this one<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Meat Thermometer<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nEssential. Yes, we\u2019re advising that you skip the whisk and deep-six the herb snips, but a dude chef should never skimp on this. There are a few different types of varying complexity, but for you, accuracy is king. You need an instant-read digital thermometer with a sharp point\u2026 and the Thermapen is the gold standard.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Potholders\/Gloves<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nYou can\u2019t touch hot stuff. That\u2019s, like, the number one rule. Get a pair of mitts or gloves that is rated to keep you safe at high temperatures, so you can do anything from take a cast iron skillet out of the oven to turn over a big roast searing on the grill.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nTry this one<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Apron<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nDude cheers gotta look good! And keep bacon grease from splattering up their clothes. We like heavy-duty aprons like our signature Butcher\u2019s Apron, which is functional, educational, and washable.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s where you can check it out<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0","_et_gb_content_width":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,2823],"tags":[1593,1597],"ppma_author":[8165],"class_list":["post-1336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hosting-gatherings","category-fathers-day","tag-gifts","tag-fathers-day"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n