{"id":8867,"date":"2022-04-28T03:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T03:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeprime.co.uk\/?p=8867"},"modified":"2023-07-04T13:31:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T13:31:47","slug":"what-are-tongs-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeprime.co.uk\/what-are-tongs-used-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Tongs Used for and How to Choose One for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tongs are some of the most useful but underrated kitchen tools available. They serve so many purposes and significantly enhance kitchen safety. In this article, we’ll look at the various types of tongs, their uses, and how to pick the ideal set for your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Different Types of Tongs Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may not know this, but there is a wide range of different tongs. Understanding the different types will help you understand how you can use them. We have listed five of the most common plating tongs below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utility Tongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, we have utility tongs. These are named as such because they are versatile and have great utility. These tongs are typically made from metal <\/strong>and may have silicone tips<\/strong>. Their shape is usually oval, and they may have bobbled edges like a leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utility Tongs are used for various tasks, including flipping burgers<\/strong>, serving food<\/strong>, and tossing salad<\/strong>. These can also be used as ice tongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBQ Tongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Next, we have BBQ tongs. These are specially designed to cook food on your BBQ and serve it afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The tongs are usually much longer and can be up to 18 inches<\/strong> in length. This is to help keep your hands from getting burnt whilst still being able to handle the meat properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many BBQ tongs also have holes in the clamps<\/strong> to allow oil and meat juice to drain off. They also usually have heat-resistant handles <\/strong>and an excellent degree of heat resistance for picking up hot meats or corn cobs on your BBQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pasta Tongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pasta tongs are primarily used for handling pasta and noodles without breaking them. Due to their design, they are also great for handling delicate food items, like asparagus spears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tongs usually have shorter handles, and the clamps look similar to a comb<\/strong>. Each clamp has a series of teeth that allow you to gently grip the pasta or noodles and scoop it without breaking them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pom Tongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pom tongs are another specialist type of tong. These are usually made from plastic or wood, as opposed to metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because this kitchen tool is used mainly for handling delicate items like salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pong tongs have a different design. On one clamp, there is a spoon\/scoop<\/strong>; on the other side, there is a fork<\/strong>. This combination allows you to easily grip delicate foods securely but safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scissor Tongs<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Lastly, we have scissor tongs. These are usually made from<\/strong> metal <\/strong>and have two-finger handles <\/strong>like a pair of scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the end, they also have a pair of thin metal clamps. Scissor tongs are best used for handling large food items or single items like potatoes and corn on the cob. However, they should not be used for tasks like serving vegetables or groups of food items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Uses for Kitchen Tongs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, the variety of kitchen tongs<\/a> can help you make popular recipes in the kitchen. The above should have given you a clear idea of what you can use kitchen tongs for. To help further, we have made a list of specific uses below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n