Getting straight into our review with a goodie this is certainly a top-rated butcher’s knife and well deserving of today’s best choice accolade.
what we love about this Ontario 10-inch knife is that you really can use it both inside and outside the home.
it’s that versatile and dependable, as such it makes the most excellent choice whether you are a professional or just a budding and very enthusiastic amateur.
The 711 Hickory as they’ve named it does a great job at chopping as well as skinning and you can even carry out some like camping style machete duties.
Thanks to that no-nonsense design and supreme functionality that doesn’t make it the prettiest of knives but it certainly is durable and dependable and has been forged from high-quality steel.
We don’t actually mind the way it looks. It’s definitely not a knife that we would shy away from proudly displaying in our kitchen.
The great thing about the Ontario Hickory knife though is that affordable price.
Especially when you consider exactly what you are getting for your money.
Due to the fact that it does have a wooden handle you will need to regularly oil it to ensure it stays in premium condition and avoid too much contact with water.
The blade is sharp and long reasonably priced and has a beautiful ergonomic design handle.
It’s our best choice and hopefully you will appreciate it too.
The best key features are:
Made in the USA.
Manufactured from 1095 carbon steel with a plain edge.
We have a heavy-duty 11-inch forged butcher’s knife that has been manufactured to exacting standards in the USA.
It’s a popular choice for many restaurants and professional chefs.
As well as being increasingly used by home cooks keen to finesse their knife skills and add some serious meat weaponry to their home Arsenal.
It’s a fabulous knife for chopping up large portion of meat because of how robust and durable it is.
It features a hand honed fully forged blade with a superior straight edge, that’s been constructed from a durable blend of high carbon stainless steel with high carbon molybdenum vanadium steel.
All of that power combined with a strong and pointed tip means you will have no problems carving through steaks, cutting up large roasts and also chopping up thick sides and pieces of varying meats.
All of that precision still needs a reliable and comfortable handle to better direct it and with the update international you are getting a slip resistant black plastic handle made from POM which is fully ergonomic.
The shape perfectly contours to the shape of your hand for a smooth yet firm grip and it also happens to be fully bacteria resistant.
Additionally, covered by a 5-year limited warranty a knife from update’ international is backed by quality assurances.
As set by the underwriter’s laboratory’s food safety regulations so you can trust that you are getting only a premium product.
The best key features are:
Constructed from high carbon stainless steel.
Handle is made from slip resistant POM.
Contoured shape ergonomic handle for comfortable grip.
Anyone who knows their blades will be familiar already with the Victorinox brand.
So, it should come as little surprise that they have made it firmly onto our best butcher knife list.
When it comes to the business of sharp and reliable blades, they are hard to beat.
If you’ve not already invested in some Victorinox silverware for your arsenal then what are you waiting for.
This grant and edge knife could be just a recommendation to get your love affair with the brand kick-started.
One of the best things about this blade is how well it handles.
It has a long yet slightly curved design handle, that allows for an exceptionally secure and steady grip.
The blade itself is sharp, super sharp even with the edges going all the way to meet the handle.
This means it stays sharper for longer you need to exert less pressure in tension and therefore you get less wrist and hand fatigue.
It’s an excellent choice for displaying a range of impressive knife skills, handling everything from cutting to quartering and slicing with ease whether you are working with fish beef or any other type of meat it’s more than up to the job.
With a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects too, you’ve really got nothing to lose.
Great quality easy to clean and maintain and ergonomically designed for your comfort and convenience.
The best key features are:
Superb Swiss design and excellent high quality.
Strong and durable fashioned from durable high carbon stainless steel.
Non-slip shaped firebox handle for controlled and effortless cutting and slicing.
Ice tempered and treated to retain sharpness for longer.
Blades stamped out of cold rolled steel for rider cutlery old fashioned butcher knife.
We’ve awarded this one our best value seal of approval today on account of its exceptional price and its solid performance.
Engineered from surgical grade steel.
It’s guaranteed to stay sharp for a very long time.
It’s better suited to light domestic culinary occasions rather than hunting, gathering and skinning a rabbit for a campsite stove.
It’s lightweight relatively small and also dishwasher friendly, so an excellent choice for a home kitchen.
At 7-inches rather than the 10-inch blades that some of our other butcher knives have this is perfect for those of you with more delicate hands or who need to really get in and work into small spaces.
While you won’t be able to handle big game it’s great for fish and poultry plus it also works well on potatoes and vegetables too, so that gives it more versatility to be used in every day knife.
Made from aluminium, it is a little on the thin side but if you are looking for an easy to handle sharp and affordable butcher knife then this old fashioned from Radha could take all your boxes without breaking the bank, love this product.
The best key features are:
Made in the USA to high-quality standards and is budget-friendly.
Heavy duty T420 high carbon steel which has been hand sharpened.
Includes a skinning tip and features a finger guard.
Our next knife recommendation for today is great whether you are an enthusiastic home chef or even fancy yourself as a bit of a pro.
Its fashioned in the straight blade edge style and is the perfect shaped size and also flexibility to cut all types of meats.
Constructed from superior quality industrial strength and grade materials.
The ultra-sauce has proven to be a popular hit with butchers and barbecue enthusiasts.
As well as general cooks alike on account of its ability to effortlessly cut through steaks and briskets.
It’s been through what the manufacturer describes as a cryogenic process which means it’s incredibly hard strong and has a superb lifespan.
It features a similar style exceedingly sharp blade that provides lots of versatility and can be used on game and fish as well as poultry and meat.
It comes with an ergonomic textured handle that is slip resistant and while the bright orange colour may not be to everyone’s personal preference it’s certainly a showstopper.
Besides the colour though what else makes the handle stand out is that it’s well balanced and protective finger bolsters which are conveniently located either side to ensure a good firm grip.
Overall, the knife has a seamless blade design which is especially noteworthy as it means it’s super easy to clean and maintain and also won’t harbour any unwanted bacteria.
Available to purchase in two options either straight or scimitar which is the one we’ve reviewed today your ultra-source knife should stay clean and super sharp for a long time as long as you hand clean it and regularly sharpen with a whetstone.
The best key features are:
High-quality blade representing excellent value for money.
Professional style butcher’s knife with industrial-strength blade.
Cryogenic treatment enhances overall performance and helps retain edge.
Textured handle is antibacterial protected and easy to clean and maintain.
Features front and rear safety bolsters for a firm and secure grip.
Today, I’m gonna share with you my favourite and easy recipe for crab cakes, with a delicious remoulade sauce and an apple slaw.
This is a fantastic and so easy recipe to make for a Sunday night dinner when you have a little bit of extra time on your hands.
I promise, none of this recipe is hard.
But it does take a little bit of prep.
But not to worry, the results are well worth the effort.
Let me show you how to make it.
Easy Recipe For Crab Cakes (All Steps)
So, we first need to prepare our crab cakes, because they do need to set up in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
So, in a large bowl, you’re gonna add two tablespoons of store-bought mayonnaise, one egg, two teaspoons of Dijon mustard, one-and-a-half teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, and a quarter teaspoon of your favourite hot sauce.
Then you can whisk that all up until it’s nice and combined.
And then to that, we’re also gonna add one teaspoon of diced jalapeno.
Now if you don’t like things too spicy, you might just wanna pull that back to a half a teaspoon.
I go for the full teaspoon, because I do like a little bit of kick in my crab cakes, but it’s up to you.
And then you’re also gonna add a tablespoon of freshly snipped chives.
So now all we have to do is add the crab.
So, we’re gonna use eight ounces of crab meat.
Now you could use lump crab meat, you could use fancy crab meat, which is a little bit finer in texture.
I like the fancy for that very reason, because I find it’ll give you a much more delicate crab cake.
But if all you can find is the lump crab meat, that’s fine, too.
And then to that, we’re also gonna add a half a cup of panko bread crumbs.
Now you could use regular bread crumbs if that’s all you could find.
But I really like the panko, because I think it gives it a really nice crunch.
And then you can just stir that all up until everything is combined.
So, at this stage, we’re then gonna take a quarter cup measuring cup to parcel out the crab cake mixture.
That way, you’ll be assured that all of your crab cakes are the same size, which means they’ll all cook up at the same rate.
So, you can go ahead and make four crab cakes, just patting them down, and moulding them, into the shape of a little cake.
And then you can put that aside.
And then the final step is to just press them through some more panko bread crumbs so that they have a nice crunchy exterior.
You want to make sure you cover it on all sides,
so front and back and the side.
And then you’re gonna refrigerate this for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, we can create our remoulade sauce.
So, this is a really great sauce that pairs beautifully with crab cakes.
It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit savoury.
The origin of this sauce if French, but I know that it’s very popular in southern states like Louisiana, or you may also see it in places like Maryland across the United States.
So, here’s how easy it is to put together.
So, in a small bowl, you’re going to add a quarter cup of mayonnaise, one-and-a-half teaspoons of whole grain mustard, quarter teaspoon of paprika, a teaspoon of prepared horseradish.
And then here’s the little secret ingredient, one teaspoon of pickle juice.
Now sometimes people will actually add chopped pickles, and you could do that as well, but the pickle juice will just give it a really nice sweetness in the background that’s quite a nice flavour.
Now, if you don’t have pickles laying around, don’t go out and buy a whole jar of pickles just for a teaspoon of the pickle juice.
You could use just a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
That would work, too.
Then you’re just gonna whisk that all up
until it’s nice and smooth and combined.
And then you can cover this and pop it in your fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Okay, so the final component to this meal is going to be our apple slaw.
This is a really great refreshing taste that pairs so well with the crab cakes and the sauce.
And it’s super simple to do.
So first we’re gonna prepare the dressing, which is just two tablespoons of sour cream.
Now if you have problems finding sour cream, I know that can be difficult to find outside of the US, you could also use plain Greek yogurt with some creme fraiche would work, too.
And to that, you’re going to add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, and you’re gonna whisk the two together until it’s smooth.
You can set your dressing aside.
And then we are going to prepare our apple matchsticks.
Now I recently went and bought a mandolin.
I have been afraid of these gadgets for years.
But I finally bit the bullet because I really wanted beautifully sliced matchsticks.
I find a model that, you know what?
It works great in a pinch, it’s $19.
A little bit of it is plastic, but I figured, I wasn’t gonna really invest a lot of money in something I was just going to try.
But I’m here to say I’m actually pretty impressed with it.
So, if you wanna try your hand at a mandolin.
It’s a great starter one, if you just wanted to try it.
And you can do other things with it, too.
So, for our slaw, we are going to use one Granny Smith apple.
And I actually leave the skin on, because it adds a beautiful colour to it, and it also will give you one more texture.
So, taking your apple upright, you’re just gonna slice off the cheeks of the apple, getting four good slices.
And it’ll leave you with a square core.
And then taking the flat side down, you’re gonna put it in the mandolin.
And I actually have the blade that’s gonna make matchsticks.
And you’re just gonna run it up and back.
And at first, it’s gonna look like, it’s not actually doing anything.
But if you look below, you’ll see you’ll start to have all these beautiful little apple sticks appearing.
So, you wanna do that with all slices of the apple.
And it will provide enough little matchsticks to feed two people.
If you don’t have a mandolin, you certainly can make this recipe by just slicing up apples.
That would work, too.
But if you want it to look like this, you might just wanna try your hand at a mandolin.
We’re gonna collect our apples, we’re gonna pop them in the bowl with our dressing, give it a toss.
And then the final step is just to add a little sprinkle of poppy seeds on top of that.
And you’ll see you have a beautiful salad on your hands.
So, we have all of our components ready to go.
It is time to fry up the crab cakes.
Now, with this, there’s two ways to go.
You can either put it in a shallow skillet with some cooking oil, and fry them on each side until crispy.
Or what I recently tried is an air fryer.
And I have to say, I am pretty impressed with these air fryers.
So, we’re gonna set the air fryer to 360.
And you don’t even have to preheat it, we’re just going to open the little basket, put our crab cakes in.
You wanna make sure that they don’t touch so that they don’t stick.
But you don’t have to put any oil in it.
Then you just slide them into the fryer and then set the timer.
I’m gonna start at 15 minutes to begin, and then check on it.
So that’s the nice thing.
While it’s frying, if at 15 minutes they look done to you, you could just take it out.
Or if you want them extra crispy, you can go another three minutes for 18 minutes.
And once you pull them out, you’ll see they’re nice and crispy and no oil was used whatsoever, which also makes it really easy to clean up, because you don’t have to get rid of all that oil.
And then we are going to put them on a plate.
We are going to dollop with a little bit of our sauce, and then top with some freshly snipped chives.
And then, in the centre, we are going to pile high our beautiful apple slaw.
And you will see, you will have a delicious little dinner there waiting for you.
This may not look like a lot of food, but I tell ya’, they’re pretty filling.
It’s great for a starter.
Or you could also use it for dinner for two.
And there you have it, my favourite and easy recipe for crab cakes.
Are you looking All-clad is known for its heavy-duty pieces of cookware that often last decades and this pan is no exception.
It has a three-ply bonded construction, made of stainless steel with an aluminum core, which allows for even consistent cooking without hot spots and makes for a seriously durable pan.
It also has three layers of PFOA-free non-stick coating, so your eggs don’t stick and neither does anything else.
It works with virtually any cooking surface whether that’s a gas or electric stove induction cooker or even the oven and can be stuck right in the dishwasher when clean.
The long professional style stainless steel handle is stuck on there with rivets and makes for a comfortable grip.
It’s also all made in the USA.
There are a few complaints to be fair, first it’s expensive, second despite All-Clads legendary bomb-proof construction the non-stick coating is not very good.
It’s reported to flake and peel off over time a disappointment for a pan this expensive and otherwise this nice.
Still it’s a quality pan and if you have the money to spend worth it in our opinion.
when it comes to cookware of any kind, it really doesn’t get much better than Calphalon.
This frying pan is no exception.
Made from heavy gauge anodized aluminum.
It’s a durable pan that will last years of use and heavy cooking with a thick bottom that conducts heat well and transfers it evenly for perfectly cooked foods.
The tall sides with rounded gently sloping edges are ideal for flipping and tossing omelettes and it has three layers of PFOA-free.
Non-stick coating for a long-lasting smooth finish.
Furthermore, it’s dishwasher safe as well as oven safe up to 450 degrees.
A double riveted stainless-steel handle means it’s durable and built to last.
If you’d like something with the classic good looks and durability that copper provides the Cooksmark non-stick frying pan as an excellent choice.
It features a heavy-duty thick copper construction with an aluminum core for better heat distribution as well as a bottom specifically designed for compatibility with induction cooking surfaces.
It’s very conductive of heat and allows for even smooth cooking.
This mis paired with a triple layer non-stick interior that is free of PFOA’S cadmium and lead and is also dishwasher safe.
The Cooksmark’s gently sloping sides are perfect for cooking and flipping omelettes and the sturdy stainless-steel handle makes it wheel d and easy to use.
Finally, it’s oven safe up to 450 degrees as well as dishwasher safe.
It’s also very inexpensive, our one complaint however is that it tends to scratch easily on both the non-stick surface and the bottom.
If durability matters to you this might not be your first choice.
The Gotham steel non-stick titanium frying pan is another decent omelette pan for not a whole lot of money.
It’s made of what they call T-Cerama, a ceramic reinforced with titanium that’s supposed to give a smooth even durable cooking surface and is coated with a non-stick surface free of PTHE, PFOA and PTFE non-toxic cooking surface where eggs and omelettes just slide right off.
Its oven safe up to 500 Fahrenheit as well as dishwasher safe and is easy to clean but that’s about where the fun ends.
The quality and durability simply aren’t there and overtime food will start to stick.
The non-stick coating starts to flake and some people have even reported that the stainless-steel handle breaks off.
It’s inexpensive and the T-Cerama coating is decent but there are better options out there for the same price.
You’ll never have to worry about flaking or chemicals with the Norpro stainless-steel.
Since it doesn’t have a coating that can degrade over time.
It won’t rust and it’s tough to scratch, so you can plan on using it for years to come.
This product is rated with 4.4 stars from 416 customer reviews.
A customer said; We have gone to almost all stainless-steel as nothing seems to stick in them and clean so easily
Another happy customer said; I wanted a loaf pan with rounded corners and no internal seams this fits the bill! Makes great 1 and 2 pounds loaves of bread.
Most at home chefs know the brand and this Pyrex easy grab lives up to the quality that cooks have come to expect from it.
You’ll get a BPA-free plastic lid along with a 1.5quart glass dish.
Which makes carrying it to a pot luck a breeze.
There are 182 reviews which average rating is 4.4 stars for this product.
A customer said; I am very pleased with this loaf dish.
I needed a loaf dish to make meatloaf in and this dish fits the bill perfectly!
I haven’t tried it for other uses but the size and shape makes it useful for many dishes.
Another happy customer said; I appreciate this loaf dish.
I have a disability which makes it hard to use two hands to get things out of the oven.
This dish allows me to have a firm grip on the pan with one hand.
Plus, it is a good quality dish and easy to clean.
I love the option of having the lid too.
I have been converting from metal non-stick to glass baking pans because of the health benefits.
I have purchased two of these each a few weeks apart.
The Wilton perfect results have everything you need for an evenly cooked meal each time you use it.
Including an all-steel construction that is designed not to warp in a non-stick surface for effortless removal.
It’s even dishwasher safe for an easy clean-up.
The average rating of this product is 4.5 stars with more than 665 customer reviews.
A customer said; This is the best meatloaf pan I have ever owned.
Others have had always had a seam on one of the angles that always got rusty no matter how carefully it was washed and dried.
There are no seams anywhere on this pan and it is so easy to clean both the drip tray and pan with no rust to be found.
I am very happy with this purchase. It is made very well.
Another happy customer said; So far, so good.
Ordered this in December for my mom and between us we’ve made about 4 meatloaves since then.
I don’t have to oil the pan as most recipes recommend, the fat and drippings run out into the bottom pan and the meatloaf still is juicy and delicious.
I made a delicious quick and easy gravy, by skimming some of the fat off the drippings and then combining the rest with an undiluted can of mushroom soup in a small saucepan and stirring well while bringing to a simmer.
The Copper chef perfect includes two pans, two elevated lifts and two lids.
Making it a fine option for those feeding a large family, throwing a dinner party or preparing for a potluck.
The lovely colour is sure to turn heads too.
There are 170 reviews which average rating is 4.6 stars for this product.
A customer said; The quality of these pans is amazing.
I am replacing all of our Pans pots with Copper chef products.
You cannot go wrong with these products.
Another happy customer said; Love these pans, as long as you are careful and don’t use a fork or anything sharp, the coating will stay on.
I bought 2 sets of two they are great for making meat loaf and freezing, just put glad cling wrap over the pan and then put the secure clear lid on that is included in your order when you buy them and you will have the perfect meatloaf.
It is amazing when you pull the meatloaf out of the pan and you see all the grease and fat at the bottom of the pan.
The USA pan bakeware aluminized steel offers commercial grade durability and ample space at 10 inches long.
it’s crafted from 65% recycled steel and features a corrugated surface that provides reliably uniform cooking.
There are 382 customers have reviewed this product. The average rating is 4.8 stars.
A customer said; As with most of the USA pans, the metal has folds/seams which require a little more attention when cleaning.
Also, as with other USA pans, I have purchased, there is no denying the quality of the pan itself.
This is a nice solid pan that should last many years to come.
I used 85% ground beef in the first loaf and found the level of liquid under the insert had basically reached the metal but not the meat.
I also learned that I needed to reduce slightly the cooking time for the meatloaf as it dries out a bit losing the benefit.
Another happy customer said; I love this brand of bakeware.
The pan is super-sturdy and it doesn’t deform when baking.
Baking results have improved dramatically since switching to these.
The coating is very nice and non-stick and seems fairly durable so far.
The little insert is just right for doing a little toaster over roasting.
The only little annoyance is that sometimes liquids can get stuck in the edge seams and it’s impossible to really clean there, not really an issue for me personally though.
