5 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.
5 Best Meat Tenderizers (Mallet & Needle)
A buyer's guide to the best meat tenderizers, comparing mallet and needle styles for cutlets, steaks, and roasts.
5 Best Basting Brushes for Grilling & Roasting
Compare the best heat-resistant silicone basting brushes for grilling and roasting, with long handles and easy cleanup.
5 Best Pastry Brushes (Silicone & Bristle)
Compare silicone and natural bristle pastry brushes for even egg wash, butter, and glaze on your baked goods.
5 Best Cheese Slicers & Wire Cutters
Compare the best wire cheese slicers and planes for clean, even slices of any block cheese.
5 Best Egg Slicers for Even Slices
The best wire egg slicers for clean, even hard-boiled egg slices, halves, and wedges.
5 Best Pineapple Corers & Slicers
Five pineapple corers and slicers that twist out clean rings and leave a usable shell, with sharp reinforced blades.
5 Best Cherry Pitters for Pies & Snacks
Five cherry pitters that remove pits cleanly for pies, jam, and snacks, including fast multi-hole models.
5 Best Apple Corers & Slicers
Five apple corers and slicers that core and wedge apples cleanly, from simple wheels to crank peeler-corers.
5 Best Corn Strippers & Kernel Removers
Five corn strippers and kernel removers that strip cobs cleanly with mess-catching cups and sharp serrated blades.