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Favorite Kitchen Gadgets - Tongs

By Donna Pilato, About.com

Cooking Tongs

Donna Pilato

What it Does:

Once you become comfortable using stainless steel cooking tongs, you'll find they are like a natural extension of your hand. You can grab and flip steaks, chops and cutlets easily, stir vegetables as you sauté them, and serve these items like a pro. They are as much at home in your kitchen as they are at your outside grill.

Problem it Solves:

When you use a fork to flip your meat in the pan or on the grill, you are making unnecessary punctures in the meat, allowing the juices to escape. Cooking tongs don't damage the meat, and give you a more stable grip on your food. Similarly, cooking tongs give a much better grip on cooking and serving vegetables and potatoes with less damage to the food.

Why I Love It:

It's easier to handle your food with cooking tongs, and does less damage to the ingredients. Plus, it will make you look like a professional chef!

Best Kitchen Uses:

This multipurpose tool is excellent for turning meat while cooking, and serving meats and vegetables. Compare Prices

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