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Foodie Tool Review: Utensils by The Saucepan Chef (Giveaway)

October 31, 2014 by arfoodie

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The Saucepan Chef utensil set

DISCLAIMER: The marketing team from The Saucepan Chef gave me two sets of their utensils for review and a giveaway. No promise of a positive review was given in exchange for these products. 

If you’re like me, you probably love your kitchen toys. Zesters, blenders, high-tech or basic, these gadgets can make cooking even more fun! I must say that, with professional training, I don’t use them quite as much as I once did. But sometimes there’s just no substitute for what a cooking tool can accomplish.

We’re starting a new series here on Fancy Pants Foodie, the Foodie Tool Review. These reviews may be of a product I already have, or I may accept a sample product to complete the review. Either way, there’s no promise of a good review…I’ll just tell you what I thought.

My first Tool Review subject is a set of cooking utensils by The Saucepan Chef. These utensils are unlike anything you’ve ever seen or used. They’re kind of big and bulky, and a little heavy. And they’re awesome.

The heft and size comes from their unique design. The business ends are a little bigger than average, and they’re at weird angles…more on that in a minute. Made of vinyl, they can withstand high-ish heat (I did rough up the end of one in some super-hot bacon grease). They’re solid black with grooved handles for your thumb, so they look sleek and would probably match most kitchens.

Spoon with rice

The spoon in the set is narrowish and squared off on the end, allowing you to scrape the corners of a pot easily. I also found the flat end helpful when stirring a sauce that might burn or reduce too much if it didn’t get scraped thoroughly while stirring in the pan. When serving a hard-to-grip product like rice, the narrow spoon gets down into the pan easily and scoops it up well, without a lot of spillage.

Spatula collage

The spatula is really wide, curved at the edge, and, most noticeably, and tilted at a precarious angle. I wondered how this would feel while cooking, but my test on a burger patty worked great. Learning to flip at this angle took a bit of brain retraining, but once you get the hang of it, the Saucepan Chef spatula feels quite natural. Later, I used it to cook some bacon pieces and noticed it worked well turned upside down to move the food around. Then I could scoop it up easily with the spatula turned the other way.

Well, yeah, this is where the outer limits of the spatula’s temperature range got tested…when the grease got really hot, the spatula’s edge started to get a bit of a rough texture. But there was no outright melting like you’d see with a cheap plastic spatula.

The slotted spoon functioned pretty much as expected, if a bit sturdier than usual. And I honestly haven’t used the “spork” just yet, although it does look like it would be handy at lifting heavier meats. The leaf-shaped “knife” was handy, however, at breaking up ground meat in a pan.

Ladle

Okay, so this blackeyed pea concoction looks a little gross in photos. I liked it!

I’m saving the ladle for last. It’s magnificent, my daughter says. She’s not wrong.

I mean, why haven’t ladles always had corners? Some do have a slight edge, but I’ve never seen a large ladle like this. The corner directs the flow of what you’re pouring. Right. Into. The. Destination. It’s a thing of beauty. My husband’s cheese dip will never be the same. (And by never being the same, I mean I won’t have to scrub it off the countertop anymore.)

The Saucepan Chef utensil set retails for $39.95 and is sold exclusively on their website at this time.

I would say it’s worth it. I’ve seen high-end spatulas alone retailing for $15 or so, and this is a whole set of tools that will last you a long time. (I mean, if you’re smart enough to not dip them in boiling grease.) Plus, there’s a 30-day guarantee on full sets and a one-year guarantee on individual utensils.

And how do I prove that they’re great? A giveaway! I’ve got an extra set of Saucepan Chef utensils that you can win, just by commenting with what you’d make with them. Do so below, and on Friday, Nov. 14 we’ll randomly pick a winner.

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Comments

  1. Christie Ison says

    November 17, 2014 at 12:40 am

    Y'all forgive my delay; I've been sick! The random number generator says "9," so I believe that makes it Barbara N! Congrats…I'll be in touch by email to get your address!
  2. Jim Lipscomb says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    I would make stir fry for starters, but really preparing almost any dish could use a couple of these tools.
  3. Holly Heer says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    I would make something in the crockpot...probably that soup you wrote about not too long ago that is similar to Olive Garden's with the Italian sausage and kale. I have the ingredients in my refrigerator just waiting to be used. (Thanks for the recipe BTW.)
  4. stephanie diamond says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:03 am

    I would make my fantastic chicken enchiladas. Yum!
  5. Erin says

    November 6, 2014 at 9:56 am

    I'd make soup! I have a pretty crummy ladle and should get a replacement. Never think of it until its making a mess!
  6. Jessica Brown says

    November 5, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I would love a set because then I could give all my old ones to my 16-month-old son to keep! He's OBSESSED with playing with my spatulas and spoons, and I can never find any when I'm trying to cook.
  7. Cindy Watts Smith says

    November 4, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Chile and and any other kind of soup sounds good to me right now! Would love to win a set!
  8. barbara n says

    November 3, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I am making lots of soup so these utensils would be great to own!
  9. Cat Kennedy says

    November 2, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    These look amazing...perfect for a poor college girl :)
  10. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    November 1, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    Ooh, I love food tool reviews! Some gadgets are just too far out there for me though...simplest is the best. These would be great to give a go in my kitchen. I would make a split pea soup, because I've been craving it like crazy.
  11. Lisa Coulter says

    November 1, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I have long been frustrated with ladle designs! Thanks for the review - I will look forward to the future articles. If I were to win, I would make Santa Fe Soup using my new ladle! It's a great alternative to chili in the winter. I'm providing the recipe in case anyone would like to try it. Easy peasy and great for young chefs in the kitchen... *all cans undrained* Serves 6 1 lb. ground beef 1 can whole kernel corn 1 can Rotel 1 can black beans 1 can pinto beans 1 can kidney beans 1 packet taco seasoning 1 packet ranch mix In stockpot, mix every ingredient except meat and let simmer. Brown ground beef in skillet; drain. Add to stockpot mixture. Serve when heated. I serve it over Fritos and top with shredded cheese and sour cream b THAT'S IT! Delicious, quick and easy!
  12. Jason Cooper says

    November 1, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    My grandmother always made the most amazing enchiladas, from scratch, every New Year's Day. I'd love to win these and have my house filled with the aroma that filled my childhood home by making her perfect dish!
  13. Michael Carpenter says

    November 1, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    I'd make some flapjacks and perhaps use the slotted spoon to top with some fresh berries
  14. Sharon Landon says

    November 1, 2014 at 6:27 am

    I'm excited to hear about the corners and flat edges on the spoon and ladle. Surprised no one came up with this design before.
  15. Anita says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:39 am

    I'm impressed by this design. The corners and flat edges seem so logical for the purpose. I would love make a cook and stir pie filling with that spoon.
  16. dodahill says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:35 am

    These kitchen tools sound fabulous! I would love a set. Thanks, too, for your detailed description and analysis. Please enter me in your giveaway. Would be great to have as the holiday season ramps up.

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