10 Turkey Roasting Tools to Make Thanksgiving A Breeze

A good roasting pan is an essential addition to a well-stocked kitchen, especially for Thanksgiving! The All-Clad Stainless Steel Roasters we own have been going strong for years. They're sturdy and move easily from roasting the bird to preparing the drippings for gravy.

If your roasting pan doesn't come with a rack, you'll want to pick one up separately. The rack elevates the turkey, so air can circulate around it in the oven for evenly-roasted meat. We like to use racks that are nonstick for easy cleanup, and that have handles for easy lifting when the bird is roasted. Be sure to double check your dimensions to ensure that the rack you buy will fit in your roaster.

A reliable kitchen timer is an essential for pulling off an organized holiday dinner. The ThermoWorks TimeStick Trio® holds 3 timers in 1, so you can keep track of your turkey and a couple of sides at once.

The only surefire way to know that your turkey has finished roasting is to take its temperature. Our new favorite instant-read thermometer is the Thermapen® ONE from ThermoWorks, the successor to the Mk4. We use ours for just about everything we cook in the Striped Spatula kitchen, from the turkey, to pumpkin pie, stuffing, oil for frying, and more. It's reliable, accurate, and takes a reading in 1 second.

If you're basting your turkey, a "dripless" baster is a must. This Tovolo baster has an angled tip designed to make sure that the juices from the pan end up on the turkey, and not all over the oven. Plus, it's dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

If your roasting rack doesn't have sturdy handles for removal, a set of turkey lifters will help you move the bird from the pan to the carving board with ease. We like the sturdiness of All Clad's Stainless Steel fork set.

Once your turkey emerges from the oven, you'll need a good carving board to get it ready for your serving platter. This maple board from J.K. Adams is reversible, featuring juice grooves and an indentation on one side to prevent the turkey from slipping while carving.

A good carving set will help you to carve your beautifully-roasted turkey to picture-perfect presentation. This set from WÜSTHOF is well-balanced and feels sturdy in the hands. You'll be able to easily separate larger pieces, like drumsticks, or cut thin slices of breast meat.

If you prefer using an electric carving knife for your turkey, our pick is this classic from Black+Decker. It has a safety lock, comfort grip handle, and the detachable blades are top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

Nothing beats homemade turkey gravy made from pan drippings! This tool from OXO makes separating the fat from the juices a breeze. Just pour it all in, let the fat rise to the top, and release the juices from the bottom of the cup.