{"id":1735,"date":"2016-08-13T12:19:48","date_gmt":"2016-08-13T16:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/?p=1735"},"modified":"2016-08-14T15:33:48","modified_gmt":"2016-08-14T19:33:48","slug":"7-kitchen-tools-every-homesteader-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/7-kitchen-tools-every-homesteader-needs.html","title":{"rendered":"7 Must-Have Kitchen Tools Every Homesteader Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you’re a farmer or a homesteader, you probably spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Especially during\u00a0the harvest season, when there is a lot of extra work\u00a0to be done. Crops come in fast toward the end of summer, and folks often have\u00a0difficulty\u00a0keeping up with all the\u00a0cooking, canning, and dehydrating. Having the right kitchen tools\u00a0makes the work much easier and saves time. Getting more food processed faster results in less waste, too.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the time of year, it’s\u00a0important to have an efficient kitchen. We want to help you get the most work done in the least time, so we’re sharing our\u00a0list of the top 7\u00a0must-have kitchen tools every homesteader needs. Check it out and see how your kitchen stacks up!<\/p>\n

By the way, many of these\u00a0Items come with FREE SHIPPING!<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Check the\u00a0product descriptions on our website<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

Must-Have #1: Grain Mill<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"WonderMill<\/a>

WonderMill Junior Delux Manual Grain Mill<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether it’s holiday baking time or anytime you need to feed your family, a grain mill<\/a> is one of the most versatile kitchen tools. With a grain mill, you can grind your own flours, so you’ll know\u00a0your flour is always fresh. A grain mill can grind wheat, rye, rice, or any type of grain. The WonderMill Junior Delux Manual Grain Mill<\/a>\u00a0even grinds wet grains, so you don’t have to dry them after\u00a0soaking.<\/p>\n

Is your household grain free? No problem! You can use a grain mill to grind alternative flours, such as\u00a0almond flour, bean flour, and coconut flour.<\/p>\n

You can also use a grain mill to make your own fresh nut butters by grinding peanuts, almonds, cashews, or any other favorite nuts.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy\u00a0coffee, you know what a difference it makes to use freshly ground beans. A grain mill is the best way to grind a fresh batch of coffee beans.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Must-Have\u00a0#2: Spiral\u00a0Slicer<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"spiral<\/a>

Paderno Spiral Vegetable Slicer<\/p><\/div>\n

A spiral vegetable slicer<\/a> cuts vegetables and fruits into curly, ribbon-like slices. You can use it to make beautiful garnishes or fresh veggie noodles. Noodles made from fresh vegetables, like squash, make a great alternative to conventional noodles made from grains. They’re higher in nutrients, lower in calories, and gluten free!<\/p>\n

It’s super simple to\u00a0make continuous spiral strands. All\u00a0you have to do is place the\u00a0vegetable or fruit on the prongs of the wheel. Then, turn the wheel while pressing the base\u00a0toward the vertical blade.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Must-Have\u00a0#3: Juice\/Sauce Maker<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Squeezo<\/a>

Squeezo Strainer and Sauce Maker Delux<\/p><\/div>\n

When the summer tomatoes and berries are ready to be processed and preserved, you’ll be glad you have the original, all-metal\u00a0Squeezo\u00a0<\/a>strainer\u00a0in your arsenal of kitchen tools!\u00a0Making homemade tomato sauce, applesauce, and preserves is no longer a chore when you use a Squeezo. It’s truly a canner’s best friend!<\/p>\n

And then, when fall brings in the pumpkins and hard squashes, you can use the Squeezo to puree them before canning.<\/p>\n

The Squeezo is easy to use and large enough to handle a\u00a0harvest\u00a0of any size. It’s made of heavy-duty stainless steel and built to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Must-Have\u00a0#4: Fermenting\u00a0Tools<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"fermenting<\/a>

Homesteader’s Supply Fermenting Kit<\/p><\/div>\n

Fermenting best way to make foods chock full of lactobacteria, which is essential for a healthy gut<\/a>. You can ferment virtually any food:\u00a0vegetables, sauces, salsas, condiments, and more!<\/p>\n

One of the most important kitchen tools for fermenting is Homesteader’s Supply’s Pickle-Pro Fermenting Lid<\/a>. Our Pickle-Pro Lids come in two sizes, made to fit large- and small-mouth canning jars. \u00a0All you need to provide are the canning jars and sealing rings.<\/p>\n

Our Fermenting Kit<\/a> gives you everything you need to get started. You’ll get three Pickle-Pro Lids, veggie starter culture<\/a>, our own Prepper Pro<\/a> tool (used for packing veggies into jars), and Wardee Harmon’s book, “Fermenting Foods.”<\/p>\n

Must-Have\u00a0#5: Dehydrator<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Excalibur\"<\/a>

Excalibur 9-Tray Dehydrator<\/p><\/div>\n

A dehydrator is another indispensable kitchen tool. Dehydrating is a great way to preserve vegetables, fruits, and meat. You can use your dehydrator\u00a0to make healthy snacks like fruit leather, jerky, and kale chips (just as addictive as\u00a0potato chips, only\u00a0a lot better for you).<\/p>\n

Must-Have\u00a0#6: Canner<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"water<\/a>

Victorio Stainless Steel Water Bath Canner<\/p><\/div>\n

Canning is a traditional method for preserving vegetables and fruits. It’s\u00a0great for foods like tomato sauces, salsas, beans, applesauce, sliced peaches, cherries, and homemade apple pie filling.<\/p>\n

Folks have been canning for a long time. You probably remember your grandmother canning, and it’s just as effective\u00a0today as it was back then. Unlike grandma, though, we’re lucky to have\u00a0modern kitchen tools that make canning easier.<\/p>\n

We suggest our\u00a0Victorio stainless steel, multi-use canner<\/a>. It works well for either water bath or steam canning. And when you’re not canning, you can\u00a0use it as a stock pot!<\/p>\n

If you plan to do some canning, be sure to follow the recommended safety guidelines. For more tips, check out our blogpost on how to avoid canning disasters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Must-Have\u00a0#7: Mandolin\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Smart<\/a>

Smart Slice Mandolin<\/p><\/div>\n

Have you\u00a0ever had to slice a\u00a0bumper crop of cukes by hand to make pickles? Or, spent hours slicing tomatoes or apples to dehydrate? Well, you’ll save your hands and lots of time\u00a0if you have a mandolin!<\/p>\n

Our Smart Slice mandolin<\/a>\u00a0comes in handy for slicing veggies and fruits for salads, canning, dehydrating, and fermenting. You can easily slice, julienne, shred and grate with this one great tool. The Smart Slice\u00a0has\u00a0four blade settings, so you can adjust the\u00a0desired thickness of your\u00a0regular or julienne cuts. As an extra bonus, this mandolin has a non-skid surface to help ensure safety and provide stability when you use it over a bowl. And the best part is, you can pop it in the dishwasher when you’re done!<\/p>\n

Of all the kitchen tools on this list, this is the one you’ll probably use every day. When making salads, you\u00a0can slice and julienne fresh produce in seconds. You can also use a\u00a0mandolin to prep potatoes for fries, carrots for salads, zucchini for stir-fry, onions for burgers, and much more!<\/p>\n

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Which of your kitchen tools do you use most often, and what do you use it for? To share your thoughts, scroll all the way down to the bottom and leave us a reply.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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