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Alton Brown's Gear for the Kitchen
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Alton Brown's Gear for Your KitchenAlton Brown's Gear for Your Kitchen by Alton Brown
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $5.22
Items in this list are things recommended in this book.
Krups 358-70 La Glaciere Ice Cream MakerKrups 358-70 La Glaciere Ice Cream Maker
Emsa Perfect Beaker Measuring BeakerEmsa Perfect Beaker Measuring Beaker
Buy new: $7.95
Zyliss Pizza WheelZyliss Pizza Wheel
Chef'n EZ Squeeze 1-Handed Can OpenerChef'n EZ Squeeze 1-Handed Can Opener
Buy new: $12.99
Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9-in.Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9-in.
Buy new: $44.95
Oxo Good Grips Salad SpinnerOxo Good Grips Salad Spinner
Buy new: $21.99 / Used from: $21.95
Zeroll Original Ice Cream ScoopZeroll Original Ice Cream Scoop
Buy new: $16.59
Best Manufacturers Standard French Whip 12-inch Red Wood HandleBest Manufacturers Standard French Whip 12-inch Red Wood Handle
Buy new: $10.25
Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RRK150BU Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Cobalt BlueFactory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RRK150BU Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Cobalt Blue
This is the one I have. I love it. Unfortunately, it doesn't come in flames.
Weber 758001 22-1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, BlueWeber 758001 22-1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, Blue
Buy new: $159.70 / Used from: $150.99
Actually, Alton's is orange, but Amazon doesn't list orange.
Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal GrillWeber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill
Buy new: $39.70 / Used from: $36.99
Alton says he has several of these.
Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking RevealedCookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed by Shirley O. Corriher
Buy new: $23.74 / Used from: $11.98
Supposedly a standard text at culinary schools, its author is the fiid scientist that regularly appears on GOOD EATS.
The 1997 Joy of CookingThe 1997 Joy of Cooking by Marion Rombauer Becker
Buy new: $27.36 / Used from: $8.88
On Food and CookingOn Food and Cooking by Harold McGee
Buy used from: $8.75
Supposed to be a standard culinary text.
Lodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned SkilletLodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Buy new: $18.97 / Used from: $17.99
Alton says if he can only have one pan, this is the one.
Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RRKFP670WH 11-Cup Professional Food Processor, White with Chef BowlFactory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RRKFP670WH 11-Cup Professional Food Processor, White with Chef Bowl
Lodge Pro-Logic Pre-Seasoned 7-Quart Dutch OvenLodge Pro-Logic Pre-Seasoned 7-Quart Dutch Oven
Buy new: $69.99
Maverick CT-03 Digital Oil & Candy ThermomterMaverick CT-03 Digital Oil & Candy Thermomter
Buy new: $21.89 / Used from: $15.75
Accurate measurement of temperature for frying and candy-making is a MUST
Chef'n Pepper Ball, Smoke Handles and Black PadsChef'n Pepper Ball, Smoke Handles and Black Pads
Not good when large amounts are needed, but Alton finds himself grabbing this mill when a few dashes are needed.
Microplane Grater/ZesterMicroplane Grater/Zester
Buy new: $11.95
For citrus zest, hard cheese and chocolate. I have one. Works grate!
Silpat 11-5/8-by-16-1/2-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking MatSilpat 11-5/8-by-16-1/2-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat
Buy new: $19.74
Takes the place of expensive parchment paper, and is reusable.
Wsthof Classic 2-Piece Asian Santoku and Paring Knife SetWsthof Classic 2-Piece Asian Santoku and Paring Knife Set
Buy new: $135.95
Meets Alton requirements for a knife, and he says you should start with a good chef's knife or Santoku, and a paring knife.
KitchenAid KPRA Pasta Roller Attachment for Stand MixersKitchenAid KPRA Pasta Roller Attachment for Stand Mixers
Buy new: $121.49
If you already have the Kitchenaid mixer, this is the way to go to make pasta.