Heres how to clear out the clutter and stock your utensil holder according to your cooking style and needs.
At least 25% of the items were dupes.
Literal doubles of the same size, material, even angle in some cases.
Luckily, this made decision making easy for methe duplicates were the first to lose holder status.
Its possible that a person might need two of the same wooden spoon or two ladles.
I suggest making three piles.
One for daily use, one for occasional use, and pile that I call say goodbye.
The tools in your daily use pile are the final candidates for the utensil holder.
The occasional use tools will need a new home, probably in a cabinet or drawer.
Say goodbye items should be trashed or donated, depending on their condition.
Select your top tools
Now you have two piles of keepers.
Most 7-inch wide utensil holders can hold around 12-16 thin-handled tools.
Choose your top 10 tools.
(Its wide but pointed at the end, and a little beat up.
I took it from my moms kitchen because I cant find them anywhere.)
Identify the 10 items you love, and put them in their place of honor.
Its okay if you dont know which tools serve which purpose.
Keeping this coating in good shape is key to your pans longevity.
Metal utensils will scrape the non-stick finish off, so stick with non-metal tools.
Heat-resistant plastic, rubber, or silicone spatulas, as well as wooden utensils will keep the finish safe.
Stainless steel pots and pans
Dont underestimate the importance of the hardworking stainless steel pan.
Tongs will be helpful for flipping steaks.
Youll also need a flat-head wooden spatula for pan sauces.
High-temperature silicone is okay too.
Specialty equipment
Consider any specialty items you cook or gadgets you use.
I have a short, bamboo rice paddle because I make rice a lot.
If you deep fry doughnuts every day, you might need a wooden chopstick or a deep-fry spider.
you’re able to make space by clearing demoting another utensil, or expand to two utensil holders.
(There is no law against having two.)
This will help them keep them out of the way.
Whisks:I love my whisks but theyre a nightmare in the utensil holder.
Its annoying to detangle, but dreadful for the whisk if the wires get bent out of shape.
Potato masher:Hands-down, mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish.
It might be wise to find this one a new home.
Dont keep rolling pins in the utensil holder, theyre just too big.
The weight combined with the length might topple the whole container over.
Everyones utensil holder will look different.
The more you cook, the more your holder will take shape.
