Tool

Heavy-duty kitchen shears

Cuts through poultry bones, trims fat and snips herbs.

What it is and why it matters

Kitchen shears are heavy scissors for food. They cut through poultry bones to spatchcock a chicken, trim fat, snip herbs and cut pizza or tortillas. Many come apart for cleaning.

Used in 1 Simmerbee recipe: needed in 1, nice to have in 0.

Recipes that need it (1)

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Often used with it

Measuring cups and spoonsInstant-read thermometer8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardSheet pan with rackRasp grater

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