Are you looking for recommendations for the best homesteading kitchen supplies? Then you are in the right place!
In this post you will finds tons of recommendations for the most important and beneficial kitchen supplies most homesteaders should have in their homes.
I have included links for some of the products I recommend so that you may easily find each one. All products come from a long list that other homestead bloggers recommend using. I hope this post will be a great help to you, especially if you are just getting started.
Finding Homesteading Kitchen Supplies
Homesteading kitchen supplies can be found pretty much anywhere. However, quality will play a big part when shopping for products that you expect to last a lifetime.
Everyone is on a budget, especially us homesteaders, however, I will disclose that some essentials are pricey. That does not mean you will never be able to purchase them. It simply means you may have to save and/or budget for those purchases.
According to industry leaders Caterline, “Regardless of where you choose to purchase your supplies from, always factor in the quality, other peoples recommendations, and the reviews to make sure you are making smart decisions, especially on the bigger ticket items.” If you are interested in setting up a small commercial kitchen, we recommend checking out their guide.
The Basics
The basics are those homesteading kitchen supplies that you will probably use on a regular basis. Things like bowls, utensils, air fryers, and other everyday or common use items.
The list below are some of the most common basic items no homestead kitchen should be without.
Everyday Essentials
- Mixing Bowls
- Utensils
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Set of Good Knives
- Sharpening Stone
- Stove Top Tea Pot
- Storage Containers
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Salad Bowl and Servers
- Cutting Boards/Butcher Block
- Shakers for salt and spices
- Counter Top Compost Pail
- Corn Holders
- Mandolin
- Peeler
- Grater/Shredder
- Strainer
- Silverware
- Pepper Grinder
- Hot Mitts
- Can Opener
- Butter Dish
- Grease Tub
- Bread Box
- Canisters
- Pitchers
- Ice Trays
- Dish Rack
- Cheese Slicer
- Whisks
- Rubber Spatula
Small Appliances
- Toaster/Toaster Oven
- Food Processor
- Instant Pot
- Stand Mixer
- Vacuum Sealer
Baking Supplies
These homesteading kitchen supplies are for the home bread maker and the baker. These are some common items most homesteaders have and use regularly.
- Bread Pans
- Baking or Cookie Sheets
- Pie Pans/Cake Pans
- Cheese cloth
- Rolling Pin/Board
- Muffin Tins
- Cookie Cutters
- Flour Sifter
- Double Boiler
- Funnels
- Nut Grinder
- Serving Trays
- Serving Utensils
- Egg Separator
- Icing Bags
- Bread Board
- Pie/Cake Carrier
- Grain Mill
- Biscuit Cutters
- Candy Thermometer
- Apple Corer/peeler
- Egg Beater
Cooking Supplies
The homesteading kitchen supplies below are the most common cooking supplies found on many if not most homesteads. Not all of these are necessary, so do not feel as though you should run and purchase all of them.
- Pots/Pans
- Meat Thermometer
- Hot Plates/Gloves
- Meat Carver
- Pizza Stone
- Pizza Cutter
- Stock Pot
- Grill Press
- Basting brush
- Spoon Rest
- Rice Cooker
- Steamer Pot
- Meat Shredders
- Casserole Dishes
Canning and Preserving
This section of homesteading kitchen supplies addresses canning and preserving. The suggestions here are common across most homesteads and do include some extras.
- Water Bath Canner
- Canning Jars (varied sizes)
- Lid Sterilizing Rack
- Jar Lifter
- Thermometer
- Dehydrator
- Drying Trays
- Pressure Canner
- Gulf Wax
- Canning Funnel
- Canning Kit
- Cooling Rack
- Drying Rack
- Herb Drying Kit
Miscellaneous Supplies
These are the homesteading kitchen supplies that are by no means absolutely necessary, but will make many kitchen tasks easier. These are the gadgets and gizmos I go crazy for!
- Garlic Press
- Strawberry Huller
- Potato Feet
- Broom Cake Tester
- Potato Ricer
- Turkey Lifters
- Corn De-Silking Brush
- Flavor Injector
- Rubber Spatulas
- Pastry Wheel
- Cherry Pit Remover
- Wine Bottle Opener
- Pie Crust Shield
- Drizzle Spoon
- Pickling/fermenting Kit
- Potato Masher
- Potato Scrubber
- Egg Poacher
- Dough Press Kit
- Corn Cutter and Creamer
Shopping Resources
As I said earlier, all of these supplies can be found most everywhere! I found almost all of them on sites like Amazon, Lehmans, and WalMart.
Do you have many of these homesteading kitchen supplies in your homestead kitchen? Do you have others supplies that you think should be mentioned here? Please share your ideas in the comments below.
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