Best Kitchen Tongs in 2026: Eight Pairs Tested
We tested eight kitchen tongs, from everyday workhorses to precision plating tools. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless Steel Tongs.
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The humble kitchen tool occupies that peculiar space between 'absolutely essential' and 'gathering dust in the back of a drawer'. Some will transform your cooking; others will transform into expensive clutter. We've sorted through the peelers, tongs, thermometers, and assorted implements to identify which ones genuinely deserve a place in your kitchen - and which are better suited to that special purgatory where unitaskers go to die. You're welcome.
We tested eight kitchen tongs, from everyday workhorses to precision plating tools. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless Steel Tongs.
We tested kitchen timers from mechanical to digital triple-timers. Compare our top picks from OXO, KitchenAid, Escali, and Caraway for every budget.
Expert-tested colanders and strainers from budget to premium. Compare our top picks from Zwilling, OXO, All-Clad, Le Creuset, and KitchenAid.
We tested eight mortar and pestle sets from granite to ceramic. Our top pick is the GORILLA GRIP Granite Mortar and Pestle for its weight and price.
We ranked six knife sets from the $58 McCook to the forged Wusthof Classic, including the minimalist Victorinox trio pros buy and Shun's Japanese steel.
Six wood cutting boards tested, from budget acacia to end-grain maple. Our top pick is the Ironwood Gourmet acacia board, kind to knives and easy to keep.
We tested pizza stones and pans from budget to premium to find the best options for crispy homemade pizza. Our top pick is the Pizzacraft ThermaBond for its superior heat retention.
We tested the best pizza cutters and wheels of 2026, from budget wheels to rockers. Our top pick is the Gozney Pizza Rocker for clean, single-press cuts.
Nine can openers tested, manual and electric. Our top pick is the OXO SteeL, which still bites cleanly through a lid after years of daily use.
Seven kitchen spatulas tested, silicone and stainless steel. Our top pick is the Rubbermaid Commercial High Heat, stiff enough to lift and flip without bending.
Le Creuset's toughened nonstick square sheet is beautifully built and stays dead flat, but at 31 cm it is smaller and dearer than you expect.
Lodge 10.25 inch cast iron skillet review: years of searing, frying and campfire duty tell us whether the $25 classic is still the only pan you need.
We ranked five Dutch ovens for sourdough by crust, oven spring and loading ease. Our top pick is the $53 Lodge Combo Cooker, the bakers' favourite.
We ranked six cast iron skillets, from the $25 Lodge classic to the $229 Le Creuset Signature, with lightweight, smooth finish and starter kit picks between.
Lodge vs Le Creuset cast iron skillet: we compare searing, upkeep, weight and price on the two 10.25 inch pans to see what the premium buys.
We ranked six Dutch ovens from $40 to $300. Our top pick is the Le Creuset Signature 5.5-Quart, with real value from Lodge, Cuisinart and Crock-Pot.
De Buyer Mineral B vs Matfer Bourgeat: we compare build, heat, versatility and price to help you pick the right French carbon steel pan.
Victorinox Fibrox vs Wusthof Classic: we compare price, build, edge and feel on the two 8-inch chef's knives to help you pick the right one.
Le Creuset vs Staub: we compare interior, browning, cleaning and price on the two 5.5-quart enameled cast iron Dutch ovens so you can choose.
We tested the best griddles and planchas of 2026, from cast iron to carbon steel. Our top pick is the Made In Carbon Steel Griddle.
We tested the best baking dishes of 2026 from Emile Henry to Hestan. Our top pick is the Emile Henry square dish for its even heat and durable glaze.
We tested the best whisks of 2026, from balloon to dough. Our top pick is the OXO Steel 11-in Whisk for everyday baking and cooking.
We tested the best measuring cups and spoons of 2026, from budget pistachio plastic to All-Clad heirlooms. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips 8-Piece Set.
We tested the best ladles of 2026 from budget picks to premium German steel. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips for its dual pour spouts and comfort.
We tested the best mandoline slicers of 2026 from budget to professional-grade. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips Chef's Mandoline 2.0.
Seven baking sheets tested. Our top pick is the Made In commercial aluminium sheet pan, the one in our own oven, with no nonstick coating to fail.
We tested seven garlic pots and keepers for fresh, flavourful bulbs. Our top pick is the Emile Henry Garlic Cellar for its French craftsmanship and cork lid.
Six garlic presses tested on whole and peeled cloves. Our top pick is the Kuhn Rikon Epicurean, which crushes without leaving half the clove behind.
We tested seven kitchen and food scales, from Escali to Fellow. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips 11-Pound for its pull-out display and precision.
We tested the best mixing bowls of 2026, from budget-friendly Pyrex to premium Le Creuset. Our top pick delivers exceptional durability and thoughtful design.
We tested the best vegetable peelers of 2026 from budget-friendly Swiss imports to premium serrated options. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips Swivel for its ergonomic comfort and reliable blade quality.