Spatulas Done Right

Spatulas are an absolute necessity in my kitchen. A good spatula saves your cookware, saves your hands, and promotes better mixing and cleanliness.

Everyone remembers, or has, an old wooden spoon they cook with and love. But they are harder to keep clean. This is why you do not see them in restaurant kitchens. They also can pick up and hold strong flavors from dish to dish. I prefer one piece silicone spatulas for their sturdiness, long term usefulness, and cleanliness. I also love my other favorite, the “spoonula“.

Never choose silicone spatulas with a separate handle, especially wooden handles. If you have one, pull the head off of it and look inside. All kinds of creepy mold and nasty things grow in there. Toss them. Bacteria and mold love cracks in any cooking utensil.

Instead, choose a single piece silicone spatula. They hold up better than nylon and are can be used in boiling water. They do not carry flavors from one day to another. just toss them in the dishwasher. You can also put them in the freezer to work with cold foods.

There are differing quality designs and materials available. Here is my hard won pick for the best choice. These folks have a great design and awesome quality.

Closing Idea

I like to color code spatulas by size so that I know at a glance what size it is. I can tell a team mate to grab the purple one. That way I know they will have the right size for the job.

Happy Cooking!