10 Budget friendly gifts for the burgeoning home cook

[@coconutoil1614]

This looks like a good gift for my mom's son

[@suyashbhosale]

you mean your brother XD

[@ffwast]

Wait a second

[@max-junes2790]

@@suyashbhosale or himself

[@marcellkovacs5452]

@@max-junes2790 r/whoosh

[@sudo3915]

@@marcellkovacs5452 I don’t see how that a whoosh

[@spinakker14]

Beware of getting whetstones! Ever since I have them, I have an urge to sharpen my knives as soon as I feel they cut a bit slower, and whenever I'm at a friend's house I check their knives and start raving about whetstone sharpening

[@JapethSierra]

Yep, everytime I have time I sharpen a cheap knife, just because I want to do the process, I also have a decent knife that I sharpen every 2 weeks

[@michaelfranciotti3900]

The good thing about sharpening knives often, is that they need less strokes and time on the stone.

[@elyssatruman1292]

How did you learn to use it? Because I’m struggling

[@BNiche]

Disappointed that the deli containers weren't featured! My wife bought them for us after your videos and they have been a game changer for storage and preparation. And yes, cheap as well.

[@EmilyAliceTempest]

Do you have a link perhaps?

[@samuraistabber]

@@EmilyAliceTempest Just google heavy duty deli containers.

[@JessacaRedd]

Same here I love mine, I even reorganized my kitchen and maximized my storage by moving products to smaller containers. Love love love mine.

[@thambidave]

Next up, 10 gifts for the BLUDGEONING HOME COOK

[@Anewevisual]

Number 1: 10 lb whetstone

[@pizdamatii5001]

meat tenderizer mallet :)

[@deadfr0g]

A good, sturdy rolling pin

[@thisuniquechica]

Ethan’s cutting board

[@magnusnordstrom3927]

A sword, because knives are too dainty.

[@etherdog]

Good basic list, Ethan. Nothing to quibble about here. Your point about going to a restaurant supply shop is worth reinforcing because they generally have fairly good quality at a good price, and the items are standardized (not to mention that most items are NSF certified). Stuff like parchment paper, tongs, sheet trays, hotel pans, storage containers, organization tools, and so much more.

[@mattshadow81]

I love this dude. He's the kinda youtuber I aim to find. You're perfect Ethan, thanks bro

[@Abdullah34610]

Imagine being gifted salt. I'd be salty.

[@Vendzor]

I'd be ecstatic, I'm accustomed to the cheapo brand salt and would love to try Ethan's pick or something a bit more quality.

[@yun8996]

I would absolutely love getting maldon for christmas...Mordons would be great too

[@Vendzor]

@@yun8996 You and me both!

[@marcya4428]

@@Vendzor id appreciate someone spending more than $3 on me if they're going to bother buying me something from a store though lol

[@stephenasunnamedsource2943]

If someone bought me the flaky salt Josh uses I'd be beyond happy 😂😂😂

[@priayief]

In my kitchen, I think I have some version of everything you mentioned. Great gift suggestions ... but ... I wouldn't dare give anyone any kind of sharpening stone unless they specifically expressed an interest in sharpening their own knives (which I love doing). I hate dull knives and I'm often appalled by the dull knives that friends and family are using. On occasion, when I sharpen their knives, they are shocked by the difference between dull and sharp. I've found most people just don't want to bother, even though they appreciate a sharp knife. Best gift for the? A gift certificate for a local knife sharpener. Cheers and thanks for posting.

[@mythbusta52]

I use my thermopop all the time. For anything that's big and takes longer I use a thermopro wireless thermometer. I use it on my grill to monitor the temp inside and my meats temp top.

[@francoplayzz3549]

I’m 17 right now, and I pray to god that you are still around when I become independent, so I can build the most badass kitchen 😎

[@memeguy6637]

I'm 14 lol even worse for me ur kinda set

[@whirlwind872]

Damn dude I was 17 last week and now I'm 24, it's fucked. Literally feels like I blinked and teleported to the future. Real talk don't be too eager to get older. Savor this time brother, your teens are precious and life is fleeting

[@federicoclaps5099]

Samee

[@liammullen2144]

@@whirlwind872 I'm with you man, I think you're going through a phase everyone goes through. You're becoming an adult, realizing life isn't endless, you can't do everything and you're gonna have to make some hard choices. It's just the shock of childhood ending, it will pass and you will eventually feel relatively young again, like you have a lot of time. Then one day you will feel like time is running out and next thing you know you'll die

[@byefelicia8632]

Badass kitchen? Sounds like a kitchen where drugs will be cooked more than food lol..

[@nuri2125]

Personal preference for a starter knife is victorinox. Haven't tried many others tho

[@Ninetchka]

Hey Ethan I’m very happy to found your channel, still watching all your videos like a Netflix marathon. Thank you for how clear and informative straight to the point and humble you are. Your tips are helping me so much yo re think and re organize better my kitchen . 😊

[@jacksonmin2058]

I’m so glad to see a chef that’s popular who is not using diamond crystal. Everyone is obsessed with dc

[@kevinobrien7152]

I hope my girlfriend likes the box of salt I got her

[@valvenator]

Don't be such a chepskate. Get at least two!

[@conradbo1]

ha ha ha

[@lrrr9734]

I also hope your girlfriend likes the box of salt I got her

[@tobibatiste7859]

I got gifted salt last year as a joke... However I loved it!

[@KingLumague]

I know the magnet isn't going to wear out anytime soon, but if you store your knives on a magnet strip, have the blade facing down so the handle is catching onto the strip itself.

[@nikovbn839]

3:42 an absolute value instead of a relative one - the smart, optimal way 👍

[@falxie_]

I love those magnetic knife strips

[@macfady2181]

Love the Meater+ for BBQ, smoking etc as it displays the ambient air temperature as well. I never trust the appliance thermometer once it's loaded up with food.

[@matheusbatista603]

So nice of you to post this right when Im moving to the US next year :P basically wish listed everything, will hit buy once I arrive there lol

[@keegan9285]

Thank you very much Paul Felder

[@queeny5613]

Thanks I needed some good chirsmas gift ideas

[@evacornman4771]

I love my boyfriend and will be keeping these in mind for his birthday and as lil treats

[@MetalRenard]

Thanks for the video. Your passion for cooking is really inspiring me to take my own to the next level. My partner says my cooking is amazing but I find it's inconsistent. I think the thermometer will be a good buy for me.

[@GalgenchillerLP]

congratulations bro, you made it

[@cityboyaz3375]

We have a few cheap knives that came in a knife set with one of those "steel wand"?!?!?! type sharpeners which some of the blades now have actual chips in the blade. I picked up a very cheap 400/1000 whetstone from Harbor Freight and honestly, for being a complete novice going into this I managed to get the majority of the chips out and re-hone the edges. Long story short, your sharpening video was one the ones I watched and I'm glad you published this with links as I've know invested in the whetstones by sharpton. I need to also look into the magnetic fridge organizer because storage space in the condo I live in pretty much doesn't exist. Love your videos and thank you for the kitchen gift suggestions, even when they might be just for myself, LOL :)

[@ChefknivestogoVideos]

Hi Ethan, Thanks for the link!

[@osruidude929]

The idea of getting a magnetic knife strip with my curious puppy scares the shit outta me. If I get it, It would definitely go over the counter so he can't knock it!

[@lazyyethealthy9230]

I've read somewhere that a magnetic strip dulls knives in the long run

[@mrsunn6300]

Ok literally the exact same scenario where I sliced off a tiny piece of my finger when cutting a carrot with a not-so-dull knife 😂 went to the ER and they had to cauterized the wound instead of stitching. Get a sharp knife guys, and try not to cut carrots unless absolutely necessary 😂

[@eddyk3]

Your old whetstone videos are how I found you way back when.

[@venom23rage]

Now I just need some friends

[@stevethea5250]

My rankings of the items:: Knife Salt Kitchen scale 3:40 Mini food processor Whetstone/knife sharpener Thermometers Magnetic knife rack Magnetic fridge organizer Griddle Metal spatula

[@1050cc]

👏👏👏 Heeeeeeeeey.... That's WHY I like watching your channel. Salting the single most important skill !!! Oh YES !!! Yet, so few people know how to do this properly. Often people cook nice things well and then just fall at the last hurdle because they failed to taste, yes taste, and season. It just makes me sad when people do this and then they take you adding salt or suggesting they might add some as negative criticism and it's just a desire to see something good made better ! Thank you 👌👍👊😏

[@chriswhinery925]

On the magnetic knife rack, those are great, but do make sure that you remove and put back knives spine first on those. The "it won't dull your knife like a knife block can" aspect of it is kind of ruined if you're slamming the edge of the knife around on it. Just wanted to add a quick addendum regarding proper use of a very great product.

[@heliosuh]

You gotta up your salt game Ethan. Please use Maldon salt

[@catmasterOP]

Appreciated!

[@1Caja]

Had a carrot that rolled too. Only scraped some skin but I was shocked looking at my finger thinking through how much more bad this could've been. Bought a whetstone the next day. Never again... and also cutting way more consciously.

[@kaemincha]

sending this to my mom

[@mkphilly]

My old Ninja Food processor/blender kitchen center has a small bowl that fits inside the large bowl so you don't need two appliances

[@Jacob-ir6zi]

I have that exact flat top cast iron. It basically lives on my stove top too

[@markdcmountp]

Fantastic suggestions Ethan! Happy Holidays 👍🏼

[@TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia]

I want all of these!

[@alexplom5958]

I can't believe this, just recently I got cut on the fingertip with my dull chef's knife while cutting carrots. I can confirm it is not a pleasant experience.

[@Miguel-ez6sh]

$10 gift idea - a single pod of vanilla

[@awhite3747]

Great idea! Seriously.

[@Thukfudo]

Important note on digital scales: if you have a scale, that can measure up to 5 kg. It is not suitable to measure quantitys of just a few grams, although it displays them.

[@awhite3747]

You're right. You need a jewellers scale for things like salt, if you want to measure it by weight.

[@officialnezquick]

He’d be great if he had an Alton Brown style cooking show on television

[@andrewhy6469]

I've been waiting for this

[@AFN2750]

If you are just starting with sharpening knives, they sell whetstones at the dollar tree in the US

[@gregoriodia]

Dang I love my country. Just bought a 1kg (2.2 lbs) box of non iodised sea salt for $0.85.

[@Painkill100]

Really helpful Video! Thank u Ethan! Keep. Up the great work! U became kne of my favorite YotubeChannels in terms of cooking etc. ❤️👍🏻

[@yazurah389]

i need that video about cast iron care

[@mubaraksons5114]

SPOON is also essential to TASTE

[@SGTTEMPEST]

KitchenAid Dual Platform Digital Kitchen Scale Best scale. Especially when you want to scale down to go with much smaller weights

[@GreyLovelady]

This dude is a badass.

[@cmbaz1140]

Thanks...

[@DiLLZGFX]

Can you do a video on how to use a thermometer? Thanks

[@fabe61]

Microplanes and a good chopping board are good ideas too! As a student I know a lot of younger people who have some decent cooking kit but a god-awful plastic tatty chopping board that's all stained and warped.

[@sunnydays1238]

Will you please do a video on the knives (brands etc) you currently use ?

[@bennom.2441]

im in desperate need of a food processor

[@rileywebb4178]

I definitely don't regret getting one, I got the kitchenaid mini food processor and it's been surprisingly helpful.

[@Meetoon733]

I have a 2.6 cup cusinart and its perfect. Performs great, just has a small capacity. Its only 30 something bucks at Targets near me

[@loganebeling9023]

Awesome video dude, thanks.

[@CodGlitchesHD]

A video idea could be things to use the mini food processor for. I bought one ages ago and haven't really used much so would be handy to see a bunch of things you'd suggest besides what you listed here. Great gift ideas btw, ty

[@landonblackford6271]

I'm sorry, this is a great list, but I'm throwing hands if I unwrap some kitchen salt for Christmas.

[@marunio1]

Great advantage

[@wardencobb7442]

The coolest thing I've ever gotten as a gift is without question the Anova sous vide (and Anova vacuum sealer and hot tub)... Total game changer for cooking. I'm not a great cook. I'm not even a good cook... But between sous vide, 1 minute total in my cast iron, a recipe for compound butter and knowing to season my cutting board... I can make steak as good as any Chef in the world.

[@THEREALDATALORD]

Dude... the Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Short Bolster Chef's Knife is the best knife for $30.

[@MrPopoy67]

cast iron maintenance video pleaseeeee

[@alfonso4389]

Love ur videos bro!!

[@wayne7162]

Cant wait for the cast iron vid!

[@4.0.4]

Those are great... Uh, "gift" tips.

[@mattymachine97]

You should've cut the carrot in half long ways. Ragusea sent me.

[@meriez2892]

What about pink salt

[@knightmareco]

You made me curious, What do you use the mini chefs cleaver for? P.S. I love you, thank you for the great content.

[@dreamof_me]

Everytime I see those magnetic knife racks, they look really cool but I always think about what would happen in a big earthquake if I or any of my pets were near the kitchen

[@Furen]

The strength of the metal is likely going to keep them together. If the knives are going down, you're going to deal with a lot of your kitchen being in disarray.

[@dorkhydrogen]

I have your same knife

[@surajshetty9820]

Looking forward to that cast-iron care video you were on about, I've been meaning to buy a CI pan for a while but somehow was put off by it but the griddle you use seem far more interesting. I suppose it doesn't need to be cleaned as often?

[@mellodianjones]

do clean cast iron pans with some salt and a paper towel ...

[@The8merp]

I just want a link to that oil bottle

[@kevinwhite6176]

How good does that little food processor get at the food that's on the bottom of the container? I have a little one and basically once it's ground up your food it ends up sitting along the bottom and never getting touched - either all of it if it's a small amount, or at least some of whatever you're processing.

[@chase6428]

Bruh did u rlly just tell me to get someone salt for a gift?

[@yazilliclick]

He never said you had to like the person you're gifting...

[@valvenator]

If you get a nice container to go with it than it wouldn't be such a bad idea.

[@Noob_o7]

Yes cast iron care video :)

[@silverrain530]

Given I'M the home cook, this reminds me of the obama giving a medal to himself meme

[@Fumbiver]

Goddamnit, whetstones are too expensive in my country. Any alternatives for sharpening knives.

[@jaisuriyar5259]

How $85 knife is budget friendly?

[@TeamClutch21]

Do you have any cheap big cutting board recommendations?

[@TeamClutch21]

@@madthumbs1564 I need a huge one like 24 x 18 there is one on Amazon for 60 bucks but it’s bamboo is that bad?

[@winmod70]

@@TeamClutch21 for what it's worth, I just ordered my first high end edge grain maple board. I've wanted one for 30 years. I've used plastic, teak and bamboo most of my life. Bamboo has been the most "destructive" on knife edges...in my experience.

[@Benjamin_Bratten]

Can you use a cast iron griddle on a glass top stove or gas range only?

[@yazilliclick]

@@madthumbs1564 Considering the nonsense about salt you're spamming everywhere, I'm not surprised you're also not capable of caring for and using cadt iron.

[@M5T2010]

Hey Ethan! Quick question, do you recommend using that cast iron griddle solely on Gas stoves? Or can they work on electric coil stove tops? Great videos man!

[@KC-zn1mg]

@@madthumbs1564 I’ve found my cast iron to heat more evenly than the rest of my pans as long as you let it get to temperature good first. It’s a little slower to completely heat up but it does retain heat well

[@shalimarlake7852]

I want that salt cellar! Where'd you get it?

[@winstonedwards]

Where did you get that salt dish tho?

[@erinmoriarity4775]

Okay, but my issue is, how do I get to the point where I think it's fun to be breezing through cutting vegetables...? Therapy? 😕

[@pizdamatii5001]

is that food processor strong enough to make smooth praline paste? i know many small food processors struggle with that.

[@tylanway5450]

Keep kickin ass. ur videos are so good I am scared of my gf finding out that men like us. can cook so well (jk). I am a manly guy but she can fix a motorcycle better than i can and I have been a man ever since maybe 15 y/o? great job. I have a beautiful gf. that grew up on a farm and knows how to wrench I can't complain...I am a better hunter, chef and butcher than she is ur videos dominate my viewing time. How to make a damn sandwich! yep that literally changed my 48 yr old life... "damn i think i have learned to eat a sandwich....oops not even close" Thank you.

[@christinac9944]

He never forgets the meat thermometer

[@amythistmoon518]

I worry that the magnetic knife block would cause warping to the blade overtime. I haven't heard anything about it before nor have I researched it but it is something I would suspect might be an issue in the long term. Do you know of any instances that this would be a concern and how to prevent it if it is?

[@sharonoddlyenough]

This type of magnetic knife holder has been around for a long time. As far as I have been able to find on Google, as long as you get the kind that has wood that covers the magnet and protects the knife, the greatest risk of damage is getting a too cheap one with a weak magnet that allows the knife to fall and damage the edge.

[@colewerner643]

Does the cast iron griddle work on electric stove?

[@danielkim9959]

Opinion on carbon steel pans?

[@lacrisgar]

Please don't pull the cord like that to unplug anything 7:59 Grab the plug instead.

[@skullcrusher_1]

Does the lodge cast iron griddle require you to have a gas range? Unfortunately where I live everything is electric

[@trashcubed4788]

Thankfully it should work on any stovetop.

[@gloriaa3652]

Cannot use salt cellars…because they look scary!

[@ribidimi]

more videos like thiiis

[@rexiioper6920]

Can someone post the model number of the food processor.