#OXO CARROT PEELER PROFESSIONAL#

And while I’ve upgraded much of my own cookware based on what I enjoyed using in other’s homes, such as my All Clad pans and Shun knife set, I absolutely refuse to move on from this vegetable peeler. Having cooked in well over a hundred different homes during my in-home private chef years, I’m no stranger to the wide variety of vegetable peelers out there. And let’s not forget how important ergonomics is when it comes to peeling-especially in great quantities-so we wanted a peeler that was lightweight enough to prevent our arms from tiring and designed to fit comfortably in our hands.įinally, we assessed how easy it was to clean these peelers, as most are not dishwasher safe.It feels like home, works perfectly, and no other peeler fits as naturally in my hand or glides as smoothly. Too small and the peeler clogs easily, but too large and food will haphazardly fly around the kitchen. The amount of space between the blade and the bridge (which connects it to the handle) has a huge impact on the peeler’s performance.

If we had to make repeat trips to remove all the peel or the peeler clogged often, this affected the speed and overall yield. Once we got a feel for how sharp each peeler was, we rated its overall performance by measuring how quickly it peeled each item and weighing how much waste was created. A great peeler stayed sharp through all our tests. Duller blades tend to dig in at random, creating a bunch of thick and thin peels that increase the amount of waste. It also affects how consistently the blade slices into the flesh. A sharp blade allows you to smoothly and effortlessly cut into the vegetable. The most important factor in a peeler is the blade sharpness. No matter the format, each peeler needed to pass our tests for blade sharpness, overall performance, and design by peeling smooth potatoes, bumpy and odd-shaped celeriac, removing delicate lemon zest without all that bitter pith, and the precision task of creating perfect parmesan cheese shavings. We looked into four Y-peelers and four straight swivel peelers, all varying in size and shape. Because of these two unique factors, this peeler gets our pick for professionals. In a restaurant setting, this can cut your prep time down significantly (all without having to break out that dangerous mandoline). While the close proximity of the second blade does cause this peeler to clog from time to time, that second side makes perfect julienne slices. The other reason to love the Precision Kitchenware is that it also includes a julienne peeler. Super thin peels come off of the serrated blade with little effort, all while peeling just enough product so you won't have to go back for a repeat peel. Of all the peelers on our list, this one (by far) has the best yield, and creates the least amount of waste across the board. First, true to its name, with the material being stainless steel, the blades are super precise. Normally I wouldn’t have a “for professionals” recommendation, but the Precision Kitchenware Ultra Sharp Stainless Steel Dual Julienne & Vegetable Peeler is a little bit special. A sharp blade, comfortable grip, and smooth movements can make the difference between hacking away at your vegetables and having an effortless peeling experience. That experience proved that although a vegetable peeler might be a humble tool, it’s a crucially important one. Sadly, I didn’t have a potato peeler in my knife bag and the house peeler was old, dull, and misshapen from too many years of use. Wanting to prove myself, I hoped to speed-peel the bag so I could move on to a more exciting job.

Then, I was unceremoniously handed a 50-pound sack of potatoes.

#OXO CARROT PEELER PROFESSIONAL#

The picks are based on examining user reviews, product specifications, and, in some limited cases, our experience with the specific products named.Īs a trained professional chef, I expected to arrive on my first day of work in a professional kitchen fully prepared with all the kitchen tools I'd need. Editor's Note: The recommendations in this guide are based on thorough product and market research by our team of expert product reviewers.

Oxo carrot peeler