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Wednesday, July 3, 2019
The Kitchen Tools Worth Splurging on During Sur La Table’s 4th of July Sale
Starting tomorrow, and running through July 8, Sur la Table is giving shoppers 25 percent off of ANY ITEM on its sprawling website with code SUMMER25 at checkout. Yes…any item. If you’ve spent any time perusing Sur la Table, you know they boast of the largest collections of luxury kitchen and cookware lines in the world, including Demeyere, Le Creuset, Mauviel, Staub, De’Longhi, and many more so the options are seemingly endless, but for this sale, we say go big or go home!
Any chef or experienced home cook will tell you there are certain kitchen tools and cookware you really just should spend a little more money on (if you can). Perhaps you can get away with a flimsy ladle as long as you’re working with a quality chef’s knife, and maybe that inexpensive pasta pot won’t throw off your entire game off, but a cheap sauté pan—that doesn’t properly conduct and distribute heat—absolutely will.
With Amazon Prime and Target Deal Days still both a few weeks away (July 15 and July 16), you might be looking for a major 4th of July sale on a splurge-worthy kitchen appliance, cookware, tool, or gadget to hold you over. Well if there is one big-ish ticket item you’ve been eyeing, like a badass Vitamix blender, high-tech espresso machine, or stunning piece of French-made cookware, this may be the time to buy.
The 5-day Sur la Table 4th of July kitchen and cookware sale even includes already discounted items like this stunning olivewood cutting & serving board or this Cuisinart cordless handheld blender. What’s more, you can snag free shipping on anything over $59 with code SHIPFREE and orders over $75 will come with a free reusable tote.
Here are some of our favorite Sur la Table kitchen tools and cookware items that are totally worth splurging on!
This Vitamix you’ve been dreaming about
If you’ve considered splurging on a Vitamix—and who hasn’t?—now might be the time. These machines blend smoothies, juice, soups, sauces, and even make flour better than that clunker collecting dust above the fridge. You’ll likely end up keeping this on the counter full time; a pleasure to use, easy to clean and perfect for healthy eating or Whole30.
One seriously gorgeous Miyabi chef’s knife
A high-end chef’s knife like this Miyabi steel blade can change the way you cook. From the handle design, which cuts down on cramping, to a precision blade that makes chopping and slicing a dream. Plus, it’s simply lovely to look at.
Related Reading: How to Clean Cast Iron
An Insta-worthy copper roasting pan
The adage is true, we all eat with our eyes first. Well, you and your guests’ eyes will be watering when you pull the Thanksgiving turkey or holiday roast out of the oven this coming season. There is just something about copper, and this stunning Mauviel M’héritage roaster is expertly crafted, and guaranteed to last for life.
This beloved smoker
My dad bought himself a smoker a few years ago and I don’t think a week passes by that he doesn’t use it (and call or text to let us know what’s going in this week). In fact, the grill has started to post selfies on Instagram just to get some attention. This Weber number features a porcelain-enameled bowl, lid, and water pan, huge cooking area (which is key) and is super easy to move about the yard.
Your new favorite sauté pan
You use your sauté pan every day and thus it should be one of the kitchen tools you can count on for even distribution of heat, durability, and flawless function. That’s why we’re ogling this Belgium-made Demeyere with amazing stability and lasting craftsmanship. A favorite among chefs for a reason.
This major coffee system upgrade
I’ll be honest with you. I love espresso some days and others I prefer drip, and I just can’t choose between the two. Well, nobody has to decide with this chic De’Longhi combination pump espresso and 10-cup drip coffee machine with cappuccino system. Made for the modern coffee snob with convenient front-access reservoirs and digital timer.
De’Longhi Pump Espresso & Drip Coffee Machine with Cappuccino System, $202.50 (orig. $269.95) on Sur la Table
Related Reading: Grilling Gear to Bring Your 4th of July BBQ Into the Future
An uber-accurate meat thermometer
We’ve been reading about a little spike in foodborne illnesses and one of the best ways to protect your crew against Salmonella and the like is by testing meat temps regularly, especially chicken and pork. But your safety is only as good as the quality of the temperature read so we recommend this high-emd Thermapen Mk4, especially while it’s on sale.
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7 Tips & Tricks for Juicy Grilled Burgers
Summer has arrived and grilling season has commenced, and with the 4th of July on the horizon, that means plenty of burgers are coming off the coals. But how many of those will be overdone, leaden discs of sadness? Ensuring that warm summer nights bring tender, juicy burgers and not dry, dense hockey pucks has to do with both sourcing and technique. Chowhounds have shared a few simple tricks and tips over the years, starting with buying the right ground beef.
Some say you shouldn’t actually grill burgers (more on that below), but we say if you do, just do it right.
Here’s how to grill perfect burgers
Tip #1: Avoid extra-lean grinds. The higher the fat content, the moister the patty. A burger with beef that’s 80 percent lean (i.e., 20 percent fat) is luxurious and juicy, Brandon Nelson explains on Chowhound.
Chowhound’s Bull Market Burger
Tip #2: Minimal handling is just as important. Form the patties gently, compressing as little as possible. Just as overworking pastry and dough will make it tough, so will over-handling your meat. (While we’re on the subject of handling meat, proper food safety technique will also help prevent foodborne illness, the bane of any BBQ.)
Tip #3: Make an indentation in the middle of each patty. Just press your thumb (not too firmly) into the meat and the divot will prevent it from puffing up and will allow it to cook evenly, mike0989 says. This one is also endorsed by Jon Lemon, culinary director of Bareburger; see more BBQ tips and tricks from chefs.
Tip #4: Don’t press the patties with a spatula as they cook—that just forces out the juice. Your spatula is strictly for flipping, and only once.
Tip #5: Keep in mind there’s carryover cooking time, so pull the burgers off the grill just shy of your target doneness. They’ll be just right when they hit the table, cstr says. Conversely, pull them off when they already look perfect, and by the time they hit your bun, they’ll be overdone.
Chowhound
Tip #6: If you just can’t resist buying lean ground beef, try adding a bit of water to it, valerie says. A little extra moisture helps even well-done burgers stay juicy and tender, even if they’re made from 90 percent lean ground beef. Mix in 1/4 to 1/2 cup water per pound of ground beef before forming your patties to reap the tenderizing benefit of H20.
Tip #7: Try stuffing it with cheese and adding fat via toppings. The classic Juicy Lucy is a great option for anyone who wants a really luxurious burger, since it’s full of molten cheese:
Chowhound’s Juicy Lucy Burger
Along those lines, adding fatty, moist condiments like aioli, bacon jam, ripe tomatoes, and sliced avocado will help boost your burger’s juicy factor (and flavor), but can’t totally save a bone-dry patty, so follow the tips above to ensure your burgers stay perfectly moist on the grill, and then go to town with the toppings. Check out 15 Non-Traditional Burger Recipes for Summer BBQs for ideas.
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Plot twist: Should you be grilling burgers at all?
There are those (chefs included) who advocate against cooking burgers right on your grill grates, as you can lose a lot of the flavorful juices and fat—which sometimes also causes flare-ups that char your meat to a crisp (in a bad way). Many suggest placing a cast iron griddle on your grill for cooking burgers to get a perfectly seared crust and juicy interior, and maybe still a lick or two of smoke.
Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, $29.97 on Amazon
You can use this on your stovetop or on your grill for burgers seared over super-high heat.
How do you like to cook your burgers, and what are your secrets for perfect results? Let us know in the comments!
Read More: The Ultimate Guide to Grilling & BBQ
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