6 Tools Every Professional Chef has in Their Kitchen

No professional chef will feel satisfied with a set of cheap, blunt knives or low-quality pans. If you’re serious about becoming a respected chef, you must ensure your kitchen is stocked with quality equipment that can help you create Michelin-star-worthy dishes.

If you want to take your culinary skills to the next level, check out the six tools every professional chef has in their kitchen.

1.    A Set of High-Quality Knives

Every pro chef owns a set of high-quality knives. If you don’t have the money to spare for a full set, you must at least invest in:

• A chef’s knife
• A serrated bread knife
• A paring knife

The above three knives can help budding and pro chefs cut every item they need to create delicious dishes. Also, you must buy a reliable knife sharpener to care for your knives throughout the years. Check-out some of our knife reviews!

2.    A Wooden Cutting Board

Stone or glass cutting boards might complement your kitchen, but they will dull your knives. Instead, buy a heavy-duty wooden cutting board. It can prevent your knives from becoming blunt, it will withstand wear and tear, and it has antimicrobial properties. However, you must replace them every few years to prevent a build-up of bacteria.

3.    An Instant-Read Thermometer

Every chef will want to serve perfectly cooked food each and every time. It doesn’t matter if you are a pro chef or a home cook; you should add an instant-read thermometer into your kitchen. It will allow you to measure your food’s temperature, which can appear on a digital display. So, you will know when salmon is fully cooked or when a steak is ready to be removed from the pan.

4.    A Cast-Iron Pan

If you want to sear your chicken breast or steak like a pro, you must use a cast-iron pan. It will provide a flawless sear every time, as it will conduct heat well. It is an ideal pan to use when trying to caramelize the surface of red meat or poultry. Plus, with a little care and attention (known as seasoning), a cast-iron pan could last a lifetime, and it will get better with age.

Alternately, a quality stainless steel pan with a thick bottom also provides a nice sear. Some of the more high-end brands have copper center cores surrounded by stainless steel.

5.    A Blender

It doesn’t matter if you specialize in French cuisine, Cajun food, or Indian cuisine; you must buy a blender. The handy tool can help you create delicious purees, sauces, and soups in an instant. However, you will get what you pay for, so don’t be afraid to splash out a little extra for the gadget to ensure it never lets you down in the kitchen.

6.    A Microplane

If you haven’t already done so, invest in a microplane. It is a must-use tool when you want to finely grate food, such as parmesan cheese, lime, or chocolate. It could help you provide the perfect finishing touch to any starter, main, or dessert.

So, if you want to serve great-tasting dishes time after time, add the above items to your kitchen.

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Josh Earsley

3 years ago

Great article! Getting the fundamentals down first is how we get to the level we aspire to. Thanks.

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