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Automatic Potato Peelers

The trustworthy potato peeler you have in your kitchen is undoubtedly the appliance that sees the most action when it comes to preparing meals. Your kitchen tool collection is not complete without a potato peeler. Whether you use it to make heaping piles of garlic mashed potatoes, crispy latkes for the holidays, or butternut squash soup on a cool day in the fall, a potato peeler is an invaluable tool. The best peelers are not only portable and adaptable but also safe for use on the highest rack of the dishwasher. On a side note, it’s interesting to notice—and unfortunate—that very few peelers now available on the market can be re-sharpened if they become dull with use (although I have provided an alternative for doing so below).

Peelers are available in various designs, and the one most effective for you is likely to boil down to a combination of personal choice and the style that feels most natural in your hand. Julie Blanner, the creative editor and director of a lifestyle and cooking blog, says that despite having used a wide variety of peelers throughout her career as a caterer and having tried out many different types of peelers, she always goes back to using her traditional straight edge peeler. “I value the control a classic peeler affords me,” said the speaker. Even though the Y-shaped ones are my favourite, I’ve never found that using them saves me time. When preparing chocolate curls or citrus zest, having a blade with a serrated edge can come in helpful, according to Blanner. However, it is not required.

Peelers most commonly use stainless steel, carbon steel, or ceramic when it comes to the materials used to construct the blades. According to Blanner, “I’m from the old school and use classic steel.” Although some individuals like electric peelers, Blanner is not a big fan of using them. “I’m more of a minimalist in the kitchen, but those toys look like a lot of fun. She explains, “I tend to choose items that serve more than one use and don’t require a lot of storage space.”

 

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