18 Must-Have Kitchen Accessories Made In The USA For Home Bakers And Chefs
From Montana woodwork to Pennsylvania steel—tools built to last
Good cooking starts with good tools. The right wooden spoon moves through batter without scraping the bowl. A proper pizza steel holds heat long enough to crisp the crust. A well-balanced dough whisk pulls flour into water without fighting back. Don't mistake these for minor details; they're the difference between wrestling through a recipe and working through it with confidence. The tools here come from workshops across the country where makers still care about grain direction, heat retention, and how something feels after an hour of prep work.
Each piece in this collection comes from a specific place, including Georgetown, Maine; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; or Brooklyn, New York. Skilled hands shaped raw materials into tools that improve with use. They're built by people who understand that a baker kneading dough needs different leverage than someone stirring soup, and that the weight of a griddle press matters as much as its size. Whether you're shopping for someone who bakes sourdough every weekend or a cook who's just starting to build a serious kitchen, these American-made tools deliver the kind of performance that makes cooking more enjoyable and results more consistent.
Cut N' Funnel "Today I Will Bake" Large Premium Pastry Mat
This 24" x 18" pastry mat gives bakers a steady, well-marked workspace that stays put while you roll, fold, and portion dough. Made in the USA from food-grade, BPA-free EVA plastic, it lies flat without curling and has a lightly textured surface that keeps dough from skidding while still releasing cleanly when you're ready to move it. The printed circles and straight guides help you size crusts and pastries with less guesswork, and the flexible sheet rolls up neatly for storage.
Liddit Crock Pot Lid Holder
This simple stainless-steel holder gives slow-cooker lids a place to land so you're not juggling a hot, dripping lid while stirring. It clips onto the rim of most standard crock pots and supports the handle securely, letting condensation run back into the pot instead of across the counter. The compact shape tucks neatly into a drawer when you're not cooking, and it's dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup. Made in the USA, it's a small upgrade that keeps prep tidier and hands free.
Whisk Wiper
This set pairs an 11-inch stainless-steel whisk with a flexible wiper that scrapes batter clean as you pull it off, keeping drips off the counter and saving whatever clings to the wires. The wiper doubles as a rest, lifting the whisk off the surface so you don't end up with a sticky ring of batter on your workspace. It fits the included seven-wire whisk securely and works best with similar shapes. Made in the USA, it's a small, tidy tool that keeps prep moving without stopping to wash between steps.
Chisam Handmade Danish Dough Whisk
This cherry-hardwood dough whisk is built for the first rough mix of bread and pastry dough, when a spoon bogs down and a mixer feels like overkill. The open ring slides through heavy, sticky dough without clumping, pulling flour and water together quickly so you can move on to kneading. The 10-inch handle is shaped from Kentucky-sourced hardwood and finished with food-safe oils, giving you a solid grip that stays comfortable during longer mixing sessions. A dependable tool for bakers who like the feel of working dough by hand.
The Smokist Smoking Pouch for Grill
This stainless-steel mesh pouch gives backyard cooks an easy way to add steady, clean smoke to anything on the grill. Fill it with wood chips, set it over the heat, and the fine 304 mesh limits airflow so the chips smolder instead of catching fire. Within minutes, you get a stream of white smoke that works on gas, charcoal, pellet, or electric grills. The narrow, flexible shape lets you tuck it wherever you have space—on the grate, between burners, or stood on its edge. It's reusable and dishwasher-safe, making it a practical upgrade for anyone who wants smoked flavor without bulky equipment.
Nordic Ware Heirloom Cookie Stamps (Set of 3)
This set of three cast-aluminum cookie stamps gives you a quick way to add clear patterns to shortbread, sugar cookies, and biscuit dough. Each stamp has a different raised design that presses cleanly into chilled dough without sticking, and the wooden handles keep your grip steady as you work through a full batch. The weight of the cast aluminum does most of the pressing for you, so you get sharp, repeatable impressions with very little effort. These stamps are a reliable pick for holiday baking or any time you want cookies with a bit more character.
Field Company Brown Leather Handle Cover
This vegetable-tanned leather cover gives Field Company skillets a steadier, cooler grip when you're moving them around the stove. Cut and stitched in the USA from American hides, the sleeve slides over the pan handle and forms a close fit that feels secure in the hand. The leather's dense, smooth finish blocks a good amount of direct heat, and over time it develops a darker patina that reflects how often it's been used. It's sized for Field's full line of skillets and griddles (except the No. 4) and is meant to be slipped off before the pan goes in the oven.
Jefferson Street Ceramics Natural Clay Pie Weights
These attractive ceramic pie weights are a simple, reliable tool for anyone who bakes regularly. Made from natural clay, they hold crusts flat and prevent bubbling during blind-baking. The 2.4-lb set arrives in a reusable mesh bag, making it easy to pour the beads in and out of pie shells and store them afterward. A straightforward, durable pick for home bakers who want consistent results without fuss.
Breeo Griddle Press
This 2.6-lb stainless-steel griddle press gives burgers, steaks, and sandwiches firm, even contact with the cooking surface so they brown quickly and cook through without curling. The 3/16-inch 304 steel plate holds heat well, adding a consistent sear while keeping juices where they belong. Its square footprint works on flat-top grills, cast-iron skillets, and outdoor griddles, and the silicone-sleeved handle stays steady when you're cooking over higher heat. Made in Pennsylvania, it's a straightforward tool for anyone who likes crisp edges, fast sears, and repeatable results.
Zinala Wood Pulp Banneton Proofing Basket
This 9-inch wood-pulp banneton gives sourdough dough a steady place to rise and helps it hold its shape before baking. The thick walls absorb a bit of surface moisture, which encourages a better crust and a cleaner release when you turn the dough out. Because it's molded from sustainably sourced wood pulp in Brooklyn, it avoids the splintering and odor issues that sometimes come with rattan baskets. It's a practical tool for anyone who bakes often and wants more consistent loaves without adding steps to the routine.
Lancaster Cast Iron Wooden Spurtle Set
Handcrafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this Wooden Spurtle Set is the kind of high-quality kitchen gift that instantly elevates everyday cooking. Each piece is carved from sustainably sourced American hardwood and shaped for effortless stirring, scraping, flipping, and mixing. With their smooth finish and beautifully simple design, these spurtles feel as good in the hand as they look on display. Whether whipping eggs, stirring soups, or scraping every last bit of batter from a bowl, this set brings warmth and a touch of old-world charm to any kitchen.
Georgetown Pottery Handmade Kitchen Utensil Holder
This handmade utensil crock gives your most-used kitchen tools a steady, accessible spot beside the stove. Thrown and glazed by hand in Georgetown, Maine, each piece has slight variations in color and shape that reflect its studio-made origins. The high-fire porcelain body is sturdy and weighty enough to keep ladles, spatulas, and tongs from tipping it over, and the glazed interior wipes clean easily after everyday use. It can also double as a small wine chiller—its thick walls hold a chill surprisingly well—making it useful well beyond prep work.
Clear Solutions Deluxe Cookbook Holder
This Clear Solution stand gives heavier cookbooks a stable place to stay open while keeping them out of the splash zone. The cherry wood base supports an angled acrylic shield that holds pages in view and protects them from spills, and the hinged design lets you pull the shield forward to turn pages without wrestling the book. When you're done, the whole thing folds flat and slides easily onto a shelf or into a drawer. A great addition for any home chef, it's a dependable counter companion for cooks who like to reference books as they work.
Liberty Tabletop Pewter Measuring Spoons
Give your favorite home baker a gift they'll use (and admire) for a lifetime. These beautiful pewter measuring spoons from Liberty Tabletop are handcrafted in Sherrill, New York, and designed to feel like functional art in the kitchen. Each spoon features a beautifully hammered bowl, sturdy one-piece construction, and an American-made leather tie that keeps the full set of five neatly together. With their satisfying weight, timeless style, and unmistakable craftsmanship, this is the kind of gift that becomes part of family traditions, and eventually, family stories.
Dough-Joe Samurai Pizza Steel Baking Sheet
This 16-pound carbon-steel pizza steel brings serious heat to home ovens. At 15" x 15" and a quarter-inch thick, it stores and releases heat quickly, helping dough set fast and develop the firm, browned crust you normally only get from a wood-fired setup. The surface has enough mass to stay hot even when you open the oven door, and its square shape gives you more usable space than a round stone. Made in the USA, it's a straightforward upgrade for anyone who likes pizza night to feel a little more like a pizzeria.
Fletchers' Mill Snowfriend Salt & Pepper Mill Set
This Snowfriend set puts a seasonal twist on two everyday tools. Each 6-inch mill is turned from solid hardwood in Maine and fitted with Fletchers' Mill's well-known stainless-steel grinding mechanism for pepper and a durable nylon mechanism for salt. The tops twist smoothly, and the coarseness adjusts with a simple knob so you can move from a fine sprinkle to a heavier grind without fuss. The painted snowman bodies give them a bit of charm on the counter or holiday table, but they're built for regular use, not just display.
ThermiChef Sourdough Cooking Steel Package
The ThermiChef steel delivers exceptional heat retention and lightning-fast thermal transfer, helping pizzas crisp beautifully and sourdough loaves spring higher with that artisan-style crust. Measuring a generous 16" x 22" with a convenient built-in carry handle, it fits standard oven racks and grills while offering enough room to bake multiple items at once. This set also includes a tapered wooden pizza peel for smooth transfers and a sturdy dough cutter for shaping and handling dough. Shot-blasted for a clean surface and easy seasoning, this steel arrives ready to elevate every bake.
Heritage Steel Earlywood Serving Spoon Set
Give the home cook in your life something they'll treasure for decades. This handcrafted serving spoon set from Earlywood pairs timeless beauty with everyday practicality. Made in Montana from sustainably sourced Jatoba or Hard Maple, each spoon is shaped, sanded, and finished by skilled artisans who know how a great utensil should feel in the hand. The set includes a classic ladle, a long server, and a short server. It's perfect for everything from hearty winter soups to holiday side dishes. Built to last generations, these heirloom-quality pieces elevate any kitchen and look stunning displayed on the counter.