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18 tools for cooking the perfect Canadian Thanksgiving dinner

Take a moment to be grateful for these excellent kitchen tools

The best Thanksgiving tools Credit: Getty Images/ tyskynesher

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No matter whether you're cooking for yourself or for all the people in your COVID-19 bubble, creating a Thanksgiving dinner can be a big, stressful undertaking. The best ways to make it less of burden is to ensure that you have all of the right tools and ingredients before you get down to cooking. We can't help you with the latter, but where kitchen tools are concerned, your friends at Reviewed Canada have got you covered.

This list of 18 kitchen accessories, cookware, and small appliances are sure to make your Thanksgiving dinner prep this year a time for which to be grateful.

1. A roasting pan worth investing in: Viking Culinary 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roasting Pan

Viking Culinary 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roasting Pan
Credit: Viking

The Viking Culinary 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roasting Pan is sturdy and easy to clean.

There are far less expensive roasting pans out there, but we think this one from Viking is worth the extra cost. It’s sturdy, big enough to handle a 20-pound turkey, has great heat distribution, and is easy to clean.

Get the Viking Culinary 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roasting Pan from Amazon Canada

2. A thermometer for even the largest turkey: Habor Instant Read Thermometer

Habor Instant Read Thermometer
Credit: Habor

Habor's Instant Read Thermometer is affordable and dependable.

This thermometer from Habor might not be quite as “instant” as some pricier options, but its temperature readings should still be plenty fast for most home cooks and, more importantly, accurate. The long probe on the thermometer also makes it ideal for gauging the internal temperature of larger turkeys.

Get the Habor Instant Read Thermometer from Amazon Canada

3. A fat separator for great gravy: OXO Good Grips Good Gravy Fat Separator, 4-Cup

OXO Good Grips Good Gravy Fat Separator
Credit: OXO

The OXO Good Grips Good Gravy Fat Separator is well-designed and easy to use.

Our American colleagues have recommended plenty of OXO Good Grips kitchen tools over the years, so it’s no surprise that our favourite gravy fat separator comes from them as well. It’s easy to use and keeps any potential greasy messes to a minimum.

Get the OXO Good Grips Good Gravy Fat Separator from Amazon Canada

4. Sharp and comfortable poultry shears: OXO Good Grips Poultry Shears

OXO Good Grips Poultry Shears
Credit: OXO

The OXO Good Grips Poultry Shears are the best poultry shears we've tested.

A dedicated pair of poultry shears can make the work of preparing a turkey far easier. These OXO Good Grips shears are sharp, spring-loaded, and have tapered blades to get into hard-to-reach places.

Get the OXO Good Grips Poultry Shears from Amazon Canada

5. A dependable carving knife: Mercer Culinary 11" Granton Edge Slicing Knife

Mercer Culinary Renaissance 11" Granton Edge Slicing Knife
Credit: Mercer

Mercer's Culinary Renaissance 11" Granton Edge Slicing Knife is our favourite carving knife.

A carving knife can be used for more than slicing up a Thanksgiving turkey. This razor-sharp option from Mercer will serve you well for years to come—something the company is so confident in that it backs the Culinary 11" Granton Edge Slicing Knife with a lifetime warranty.

Get the Mercer Culinary 11” Slicing Knife from Amazon Canada

6. An electric carving option: Black & Decker 9" Electric Carving Knife

Black & Decker 9-inch Electric Carving Knife
Credit: Black & Decker

The Black & Decker 9-inch Electric Carving Knife cuts bread and carves turkey.

If you prefer the speed and convenience of an electric knife, this model from Black & Decker is easily our favourite. It’s affordable, comfortable to use, and just as good at slicing bread as it is at carving a turkey.

Get the Black & Decker 9-inch Electric Carving Knife from Amazon Canada

7. A sustainable wooden cutting board: Labell Canadian Maple Cutting Board

Labell Canadian Maple Cutting Board
Credit: Labell

The Labell Canadian Maple Cutting Board gives you a large cutting surface.

This cutting board is large enough to handle all of your carving and chopping needs, It looks great left out on a countertop, is still small enough to stash away in a cupboard, and best of all, is made from sustainable Canadian maple hardwood.

Get the Labell Canadian Maple Cutting Board from Amazon Canada

8. For mashed potato enthusiasts: Chef'n FreshForce Potato Ricer

Chef'n FreshForce Potato Ricer
Credit: Chef'n

The Chef'n FreshForce Potato Ricer will make the fluffiest mashed potatoes.

A potato ricer is the quickest route to creating the fluffiest mashed potatoes imaginable. We found the Chef'n FreshForce to be the easiest ricer to use and the easiest one to clean.

Get the Chef’n FreshForce Potato Ricer from Amazon Canada

9. A set of dual-purpose mixing bowls: Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids

Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids
Credit: Cuisinart

Cuisinart's Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids are the best we've tested.

A mixing bowl has 1,001 uses in a kitchen, so it’s worth investing in some good ones. This set of three from Cuisinart are lightweight and have airtight covers that let them double as storage containers.

Get the Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids from Amazon Canada

10. A casserole classic: Pyrex Easy Grab Bake 'N Store 8-pc Set

Pyrex Easy Grab Bake 'N Store 8-pc Set
Credit: Pyrex

Pyrex's Easy Grab Bake 'N Store 8-pc Set is ideal for casseroles and leftovers.

Pyrex’s casserole dishes are an old standby, and this set is sure to see plenty of use for your everyday cooking needs well beyond Thanksgiving dinner. The set includes two large containers plus a pair of smaller containers with lids that are ideal for leftovers.

Get the Pyrex Easy Grab Bake ‘N Store 8-pc Set from Amazon Canada

11. A food processor worth investing in: Cuisinart Custom 14-cup Food Processor

Cuisinart Custom 14-cup Food Processor
Credit: Cuisinart

The Cuisinart Custom 14-cup Food Processor won't disappoint.

Cuisinart’s Custom 14-cup Food Processor is our favourite food processor that we've tested, to date. It's sure to get plenty of use for everything from chopping and slicing vegetables to kneading dough, all year long.

Get the Cuisinart Custom 14-cup Food Processor from Amazon Canada

12. A classic cast iron pan: Lodge Chef Collection 12" Cast Iron Skillet

Lodge Chef Collection 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet
Credit: Lodge

The Lodge Chef Collection 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet is a versatile classic.

A good cast iron skillet can be one of the most versatile tools in any kitchen. This affordable option from Lodge is lightweight, durable, and comes equipped with a comfortable handle.

Get the Lodge Chef Collection 12" Cast Iron Skillet from Walmart

13. A full set of pots and pans: Cuisinart MCP-12NCC Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set

Cuisinart MCP-12NCC Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
Credit: Cuisinart

Cuisinart's MCP-12NCC Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set has all the pots and pans you'll need.

Chances are you already have plenty of pots and pans, but if some of them need replacing, or you’re looking to upgrade, this 12-piece set from Cuisinart is a great way to get everything you need at an affordable price.

Get the Cuisinart MCP-12NCC Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set from Amazon Canada

14. For holiday baking: Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet

Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet
Credit: Nordic Ware

The Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet is lightweight and cooks evenly.

It’s always worth spending a bit extra for a really good baking sheet, and this one from Nordic Ware is the best one we’ve tested. It’s lightweight, distributes heat evenly, and is sure to last—just hand-wash it and avoid using any metal utensils with it.

Get the Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet from Amazon Canada

15. A great pie dish: Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish

Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish
Credit: Emile Henry

The Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish is worth spending extra on.

If you’re serious about baking pies, it's worth splurging on a great pie dish. The made-in-France Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish is our favourite, thanks to its ample depth and ability to withstand the high temperatures that sometimes come with baking and broiling.

Get the Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish from Amazon Canada

16. A baking necessity: Rachael Ray Nonstick Oven Lovin' Loaf Pan

Rachael Ray Yum-o! Nonstick Oven Lovin' Loaf Pan
Credit: Rachael Ray

The Rachael Ray Yum-o! Nonstick Oven Lovin' Loaf Pan is easy to handle.

A good loaf pan is essential for any baker. We like this one from the Rachael Ray line for its large handles with easy-to-grip silicone inserts, and its nonstick finish that works as advertised.

Get the Rachael Ray Nonstick Oven Lovin’ Loaf Pan from Amazon Canada

17. A tried and true rolling pin: J.K. Adams Plain Maple Rolling Dowel

J.K. Adams Plain Maple Rolling Dowel
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar

The J.K. Adams Plain Maple Rolling Dowel is simple and easy to use.

A lot of rolling pins feature non-stick surfaces or extras like adjustable measuring rings, but we prefer this simple rolling dowel from J.K. Adams. It’s long, easy to control, and holds flour as well as any rolling pin we tested.

Get the J.K. Adams Plain Maple Rolling Dowel from Amazon Canada

18. Make clean-up more bearable: Premium Racks Professional Dish Rack

Premium Racks Professional Dish Rack
Credit: Premium Racks

Premium Racks' Professional Dish Rack has everything you need in a dish rack.

Doing the dishes might be the least enjoyable part of Thanksgiving dinner, but this dish rack from Premium Racks can make the process a bit easier. Its double-decker design will hold plenty of dishes, and multiple attachments make it possible to customize it to suit your needs.

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