 Every year when I arrive at my mom's house to cook Thanksgiving dinner for my family, I'm suddenly struck that she doesn't own an instant read meat thermometer, pie weights or sharp knives, so I end up rushing out to buy them at the last minute. Whether you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner at your own home or at someone else's, this is bound to happen to the best of us — but we're here to help! We've already begun to round up the must-have Thanksgiving cooking tools to order now, before it's too late. Check them out below and be prepared!
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The Thanksgiving cooking tools you always need, but forget to buy  Even professional chefs have forgotten these from time to time. They share the disasters that ensued, plus their favorite products to stock up on now.
The best roasting pans to buy for Thanksgiving and beyond The last thing you want is one of those disposable aluminum pans collapsing on you, spilling hot turkey juices all over your kitchen (and you!). If you're concerned you'll only use it one day of the year, we've got ideas for lots of other uses all year long.
With a baking steel, you'll never have a soggy-bottomed pie again  When you place this slab of steel in your oven and bake your pie atop it, it prevents you from getting a dreaded soggy bottom. (Pro tip: It's also great for making pizza!) Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood would approve.
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