Editor Tested, Reader Approved: These Were the Most Purchased Kitchen Items of 2023

The Serious Eats team spent hundreds of hours testing kitchen products in 2023—frying several pounds of rice, squeezing hundreds of lemons, and baking dozens of cookies along the way. And while we’re constantly sharing our favorite finds, now that the year is coming to a close, we’re looking back on the tools, appliances, and cookware that you, our readers, loved most over the past 12 months.

From our award-winning instant-read thermometer to a gorgeous maple cutting board, these were your favorite kitchen items of the year. Shop tested favorites from Amazon, Thermapen, and Boardsmith, with prices starting at $17.

Serious Eats Readers’ Favorite Products of 2023

• Thermapen One, $87 (originally $109)
• OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, $100
• Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok, $60 (originally $80)
• Messermeister Avanta Fine Edge Steak Knife Set, $70
• Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer, $17 (originally $25)
• Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine, $58 (originally $70)
• Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro, $140 (originally $150)
• Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheet, Set of 2, $19 (originally $25)
• The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board, $215

Thermapen One

Kitchen thermometers don’t come more instant than this ultra-accurate model from Thermapen. The Thermapen One is easy to use and features large, easy-to-read numbers so you can see the temperature without needing to squint. The screen even lights up in the dark, which makes it great for outdoor cooking, and automatically rotates 360 degrees so you can read it from any angle. Snag it today while it's 20% off.

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

We called this the best coffee grinder “for most people”—and as it turns out, our readers agree. While we tested 16 grinders, this one impressed us most with its intuitive design and excellent grind quality, all in a sleek, visually-appealing package. At a relatively low price, it’s a great, user-friendly starter grinder, allowing even new baristas to get creative and experiment with grind sizes.

Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok

Serious Eats readers clearly understand the power of a great wok. You bought thousands of heat-treated, pre-seasoned wok from Yosukata this year, and we understand why. The black carbon steel piece heats evenly, retains heat, and is easy to clean. Plus, it boasts great durability and even features a helper handle, which stays cool to the touch during cooking and adds stability when cooking large portions. It’s 25% off at Amazon right now, so act soon before discounts disappear.

Messermeister Avanta Fine Edge Steak Knives, Set of 4

Our favorite budget-friendly steak knives were a huge hit with our readers in 2023. While we’re not sure why so many of you needed new steak knives this year, this was a great pick. It features four knives with sleek, elegant handles. They’re sharp and weighty enough to effortlessly slice through even the toughest cuts of meat, and at just over $17 apiece, you can’t beat the price.

Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer

We tested 15 manual juicers, and this model from Chef’n consistently came out on top. Sized perfectly for lemons and limes, the now-$17 juicer successfully extracts oils and aromas from citrus pith, resulting in more fragrant, flavorful juice. It produced minimal splatter, and the bowl successfully filters out seeds and pulp.

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine

Our editors adore this simple, unassuming ice cream maker—and it seems our readers agree. In our tests, the machine produced creamy, smooth ice cream, sorbet, and gelato in just about 20 minutes. If you’re new to making homemade ice cream and don’t want to overcomplicate things, you’ll love that the Cuisinart has only one button to keep things simple. Best of all, it’s lightweight and small enough to store in any kitchen cabinet.

Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro

When we reviewed vacuum sealers, this one from Anova tied for first place. The tool impressed us with its intuitive design during testing. It comes with a built-in bag holder and attached cutter that makes setup a breeze, plus its double-seal technology is able to withstand extreme temperatures. It’s lightweight and small enough to store, and you can get yours for under $100 right now.

Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheet, Set of 2

We use these $19 pieces almost daily for sheet pan dinners, desserts, and so much more. This set of two 18-by-13 inch aluminized steel sheets from Nordic Ware was our top test performer during testing—crisping up vegetables, cookies, and more evenly. They’re also resistant to warping and feature rolled rims that are easy to grip, even when wearing bulky oven mitts.

The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board

Just as gorgeous as it is utilitarian, this maple end-grain cutting board from Boardsmith is as durable as it gets. It’s thick and substantial, and according to several Serious Eats editors who have owned theirs for years, it only gets better with time—no dents, cracks, or dings in sight. You can choose from three different sizes and can even customize your board with finger or juice grooves.