Best Instant-Read Meat Thermometers
A guide to the best instant-read meat thermometers for fast, accurate doneness on steaks, poultry, and frying.
Specialty Gadgets
Browse our hands-on Specialty Gadgets reviews and buying guides for 2026. We test and rank the best specialty gadgets for real-world performance and value — with honest pros and cons, side-by-side comparisons, and top picks for every budget to help you choose with confidence.
Best Meat Tenderizers (Mallet & Needle)
A buyer's guide to the best meat tenderizers, comparing mallet and needle styles for cutlets, steaks, and roasts.
Best Basting Brushes for Grilling & Roasting
Compare the best heat-resistant silicone basting brushes for grilling and roasting, with long handles and easy cleanup.
Best Pastry Brushes (Silicone & Bristle)
Compare silicone and natural bristle pastry brushes for even egg wash, butter, and glaze on your baked goods.
Best Cheese Slicers & Wire Cutters
Compare the best wire cheese slicers and planes for clean, even slices of any block cheese.
Best Egg Slicers for Even Slices
The best wire egg slicers for clean, even hard-boiled egg slices, halves, and wedges.
Best Pineapple Corers & Slicers
Five pineapple corers and slicers that twist out clean rings and leave a usable shell, with sharp reinforced blades.
Best Cherry Pitters for Pies & Snacks
Five cherry pitters that remove pits cleanly for pies, jam, and snacks, including fast multi-hole models.
Best Apple Corers & Slicers
Five apple corers and slicers that core and wedge apples cleanly, from simple wheels to crank peeler-corers.
Best Corn Strippers & Kernel Removers
Five corn strippers and kernel removers that strip cobs cleanly with mess-catching cups and sharp serrated blades.