5 Unique Kitchen Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Make your life easier in the kitchen!

There are so many clever inventions out there, which is why we love unique kitchen gadgets that truly make our lives hassle-free and so much more fun! Here are a few rare and unique kitchen gadgets that you may have never heard of, but definitely need in your life.


1. Your new meal prep ideas just got easier with these hands-free baggy racks.

hand holding a ziploc bag open with green and clear stand

We can all use an extra hand in the kitchen and if you do a lot of bulk cooking, these hands-free storage bag holders are fantastic! They hold a variety of bag heights and sizes open while you simply and neatly pour your food into the bags. After using, the holder folds flat for easy storage.

Filling multiple bags at once? No problem! The more you buy, the more you save since they come in packs of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or even twelve!


2. A strawberry huller will get you the most out of your strawberry pickings.

hand holding a red strawberry huller

If you end up cutting half the strawberry off when ditching the green stem, this highly-rated strawberry huller is a simple, safe, and effective alternative to hulling or coring strawberries with a knife. It’s even safe for kids to use and dishwasher safe – sweet!

Simply insert the stainless steel claw, push gently, and twist out the stem of strawberries. Now you’ll have perfectly cored strawberries for slicing or filling with yummy chocolate or cream cheese frosting. 🤤

Hip Tip: Here’s how you can safely make your strawberries last longer.


3. Learn how to cut a pineapple in seconds with this stainless steel pineapple corer.

cored pineapple sitting on black cutting board

While we’re on the topic of fruit, if you love eating pineapple but just don’t like the work that goes into getting it ready to eat, be sure to grab this stainless steel pineapple corer. This innovative tool quickly and easily peels, cores, and slices pineapples for delicious serving-size pieces every time. Talk about a time saver!


4. Get the most out of your bacon with this adorable pig-shaped bacon bin.

hand holding a red pig shaped bacon bin with strainer

I’m personally a huge fan of this bacon grease storage container – could it be any cuter?! Now every time you cook up some bacon you can store up to 1 pound of grease and use it for future cooking purposes. Talk about getting the most out of your food!

hand holding a red bin with white grease inside

The best part is that there’s a built-in strainer so the results will be clean pure, bacon grease – just store it in the refrigerator and keep the bacon coming! If cooking with bacon grease isn’t your thing, simply remove the cooled grease from the bin for easy and mess-free disposal.


5. Keep splatters off of your microwave walls with a collapsible microwave cover.

red collapsible food cover hanging on store shelf

If you hate opening your microwave to find spaghetti sauce splattered all over like a bomb went off 😳, this collapsible microwave cover is a lifesaver. It expands to 3.5″ but collapses to 1″ for easy storage or if you’re wanting to cover a bowl in the microwave. It is also BPA-free and dishwasher safe.


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About the writer:

Sara is a self-taught blogger & photographer and brings 9+ years of experience to her craft. Her work has been featured in numerous esteemed publications, spanning building, travel, and fashion. Beyond her creative pursuits, Sara’s primary mission is to empower others to embrace a toxic-free & sustainable lifestyle.


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