OXO Stainless Steel 5-Piece Utensil Set

Important note on kitchen utensils

When I’m choosing utensils, I avoid plastics or polymer coatings on the parts that touch food, especially for tasks with heat like stirring, flipping, and sautéing. I also avoid wood utensils if their finishes aren’t clearly food-safe and simple. Kitchen tools that are made from straightforward metals — like stainless steel or titanium — and that don’t have mystery coatings are what I reach for.

Materials

This utensil set is made from stainless steel. Stainless steel is an inert metal that doesn’t require chemical coatings to function and doesn’t include plastics or polymers on the food-contact surfaces. Because it’s metal throughout, it doesn’t absorb odors, flavors, or stains the way some plastics and woods can over time.

Product description

This 5-piece set includes a slotted turner, a solid spoon, a slotted spoon, a ladle, and a pasta fork — everything you need for most everyday cooking and serving tasks. The design is simple and utilitarian, with stainless steel heads and handles that are comfortable to hold and easy to clean.

What I like

I like that all the parts that touch food are stainless steel with no coatings or plastic layers. Stainless steel stands up well to heat and regular use in cooking, so these tools feel sturdy and durable. The set covers a wide range of kitchen tasks — from stirring soups to serving pastas and sauces — with one consistent material.

Things to keep in mind

Because these are all metal tools, they work best with cookware that doesn’t scratch easily (for example, not nonstick surfaces you want to protect). They are dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing helps protect the finish of the handles and keeps everything shining longer.