Tool

Paring knife

A short, pointed blade for small, detailed cuts like carving and coring.

What it is and why it matters

A paring knife is a small knife with a short, pointed blade. It handles detailed jobs that a big chef's knife is clumsy for, like coring, hulling strawberries, trimming and carving. It's the second knife most kitchens use.

Used in 2 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 2, nice to have in 0.

Recipes that need it (2)

side-dishes (1)

dinner (1)

Often used with it

Large cutting boardWooden spoons9x13 baking dishMeasuring cups and spoonsInstant-read thermometer8-inch chef's knife

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