Kitchen Knife Safety I Ep. 3 I Community Kitchen Teachables

Welcome back! In episode 3, Anna provides us with great safety tips in choosing the right knife for the recipe you're cooking and how to operate safely with whichever knife you're working with! Hope you learn something new today!

Key Takeaways

  • Begin by putting a grip underneath your cutting board, to avoid any slipping while cutting.

  • Great kitchen knives to add to your kitchen:

    • 12” Chef’s stainless steel knife

    • 10” Chef’s stainless steel knife

    • Paring knives - plain or serrated.

    • Heeled serrated knife - saws through food nicely, instead of chopping.

  • It’s important to always work with a sharp knife. Maintain your knife sharpness with a knife sharpener.

  • While cutting, curl your fingers back while rocking the knife.

  • Choose the right knife for the food item you have, Anna shows some guidelines to help you choose the right one.

Happy Cooking!

Emily Banyard