The Well-Equipped Cook: The Gear I Need to Tackle My First Thanksgiving

The essentials we rely on for our Thanksgiving feast. [America's Test Kitchen]( [The Well-Equipped Cook. A weekly newsletter from your favorite unbiased tasters and testers.]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [recipes]( [product reviews]( [Equipment guides]( [gear heads]( The Gear I Need to Tackle My First Thanksgiving [SEE EQUIPMENT GUIDE]( [The Gear I Need to Tackle My First Thanksgiving]( [Carolyn Grillo. Associate Editor, ATK Reviews] This year, I’m hosting our family for Thanksgiving for the first time. While I’ve hosted several Friendsgivings in the past, they’re usually potluck-style and casual. Here’s how I’m tackling my first time as the host—and cook and baker—of an entire Thanksgiving feast. First, I’m [sharpening]( our [chef’s knife]( and getting out our [top-rated roasting pan]( and [favorite carving board](. Next, I’m inventorying my utensils. I’ll need our [best balloon whisk]( to make homemade gravy and whipped cream. Finally, I’ll grab our [winning pie plate]( which ensures crisp and flaky pie crust every time. Check out the [rest of our guide]( for all the other gear I’ll be relying on this year. [A Roasting Pan]( Must-Have of the week A Roasting Pan A handsome, heavy-duty roasting pan bearing a big holiday roast—what could be more iconic? Our favorite is a sturdy, roomy (it held a 19-pound turkey during testing) workhorse that impressed us with even browning and an ability to withstand high-heat searing on the stovetop. [Read more ›]( [Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 16-inch Roasting Pan with Rack]( OUR WINNER Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 16" Roasting Pan with Rack Performance: ★★★   Design and Handling: ★★½   [BUY NOW]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Related Recipes [Easier Roast Turkey and Gravy]( [Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd]( [Layout Graphic]( [Layout Graphic]( 22 [Days until Thanksgiving]( [Digital All Acess. 12,000+ Best-Ever Recipes, Free Shipping in Our Shop, Mobile App, 8,000+ Product Ratings, 2021 Thanksgiving Guide. Join now and save 33%. Try it free for 2 weeks →]( Explore More Featured Products [Stable and Durable: Rösle Fine Mesh Strainer, 7.9 inches]( Rösle Fine Mesh Strainer, 7.9 inches With a roomy, medium-depth basket of very fine, tight, stiff mesh, this strainer is perfect for removing solids from simmered stock and producing silky gravy. [Buy It Now ›]( [Secure to Grip: Mrs. Anderson's Baking Lasagna Pan with Handle (Rose)]( Mrs. Anderson’s Baking Lasagna Pan with Handle This dish can go under the broiler, so it’s perfect for holiday recipes such as [Candied Sweet Potatoes]( and [Bread Stuffing with Leeks, Bacon, and Apple](. [Buy It Now ›]( [Oven Mitts, Fat Separators, Chef's Knife, Liquid Measuring Cups]( [SEE ALL THE EQUIPMENT]( [Watch the episode]( What’s Eating Dan? All the Reasons Why Dan Thinks Sweet Potatoes Are Pretty Sweet The humble sweet potato can be transformed into so many delectable dishes, such as roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato soup, and sweet potato fries. Dan explains how to cook and eat these, er, sweet convolvulaceae. 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