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Whether you want to upgrade your barbecue with the best gas grill or bring dull knives back to life with the best knife sharpener, the kitchen team at Insider Reviews has found the perfect fit for your lifestyle. We rigorously test hundreds of products each year to find the best kitchen products.
Those that pass and earn top spots in our guides have gone through an intense hands-on process. We start with hours of comprehensive research, scouring the internet, and talking to experts to narrow down our list of must-try items. Next, come up with a test plan that solves a real-world problem.
Types of kitchen products we test
Small home appliances: Our reporters use and test small appliances, from the essentials (microwaves) to the hot products (Instant Pot, air fryer) to the very specialized (ice cream makers, sous vide machines). spend several weeks (sometimes months) on Before the practical part begins, create a very comprehensive list of the tasks each appliance is expected to perform and the standards they are expected to achieve, and test them against those standards. Create a.
kitchenware: From the best cast iron skillets to cookware sets, the Business Insider Reviews team uses product-specific benchmark tests to recommend the best cookware on the market. Our reporters find the best cookware for every budget and cover startups like Sardel and Caraway.
Bakeware: A quality bakeware can mean the difference between a perfectly risen cake and a Pinterest fail. That's why our reporters choose the best baking sheets, measuring cups, and pizza stones, each through comprehensive ratings, to ensure even baking every time.
Wine, spirits and bar supplies: We've extensively researched and compared the best alcohol delivery services, given our honest opinions on which monthly wine subscriptions are worth signing up for, and consulted expert mixologists and sommeliers to find out which are the best. We'll help you narrow down wine glasses, wine openers, and even recommendations. the best tequila.
Tools and cutlery: Our reporters know that sometimes the smallest purchases in the kitchen can have the biggest impact. That's why we spend as much time, effort, and attention to detail testing the best knives, ice trays, and grill brushes as we do finding the best products. Best air fryer toaster oven.
Food and beverages: From online grocery stores and produce services to meal kits and snack subscription boxes, the Business Insider Reviews team tests the latest in food and beverage e-commerce and provides completely honest and transparent reviews. I am committed to doing so.
How to test kitchen products
While testing the best stand mixer guide, we made countless batches of cookie dough.
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We test our kitchen products in real-life conditions in our homes and kitchens, using them every day for weeks and even months. Once we have completed our initial review, we will keep long-term test records so that we can determine durability and usefulness.
To find the best air fryer features and the best espresso machine uses, we do extensive research and consult experts in the food, beverage, and kitchen spaces. We develop product-specific tests, from cooking a whole chicken in the best toaster oven to mixing pounds of cookie dough in the best KitchenAid stand mixer.
Differences from other review sites
Instead of testing in labs or professional kitchens, we use products in real life to make dinner or bake bread. We expertly test products and evaluate how each item meets industry standards, but we don't stop there. All the products we test have become part of our daily routine, so you'll know if you can drink espresso while holding your baby or bring a rusty cast iron pot back to life .
We earn commissions from products purchased through our Stories, but no companies pay us to feature them. All of our top picks are researched, tested, and compared to previous experience.
Meet our professional kitchen team
Our kitchen team has years of experience testing and reviewing products. Each editor and reporter is an expert who has reviewed dozens of products in their category. Introducing the kitchen team below.
Read more about our team
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