The Wirecutter Show

How to Ace Thanksgiving

NYT’s Sam Sifton and Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton reveal their pro tips for Thanksgiving success—from menu planning and hosting to the essential kitchen gear.Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Lesley Stockton and assistant managing editor of The New York Times Sam SiftonAdditional Reading: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/209904/thanksgiving-by-sam-sifton/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_14" target="_blank">Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-roasting-pan/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_14" target="_blank">The Best Roasting Pan</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-instant-read-thermometer/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_14" target="_blank">The Best Instant Read Thermometer</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-chefs-knife-for-most-cooks/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_14" target="_blank">The Best Chef’s Knife</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gas-grill/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_14" target="_blank">The Best Gas Grills</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-grill-tools/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_14" target="_blank">The Best Gas Grill Tools </a> Products We Recommend: The best chef’s knife: <a href="https://wrctr.co/4hVyL62" target="_blank">Mac MTH-80</a>The best instant-read thermometer: <a href="https://wrctr.co/3Cpb6dS" target="_blank">ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2</a> 
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The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Guerin, speak with Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists and other expert guests for actionable advice, surprising life hacks, and delightful product discoveries. From which stand-mixer will last you a lifetime, to the best way to travel with pets, to figuring out if your smart lock is spying on you, The Wirecutter Show gives you straightforward solutions based on years of rigorous and independent product testing by more than 140 Wirecutter journalists.