According to Oxford Languages, the term “ultimate” refers to “the finest possible example of something”; meanwhile, the Cambridge Dictionary describes it as “being the utmost extent or degree; either first or last, greatest or least.” Considering this definition, what would constitute the ideal form of an everyday tool like a simple fork? Could it be considered the pinnacle of eating implements? Or perhaps the one that holds the most significance due to its design or function?
extreme
With infinitely many prongs? Is it the finest or the poorest choice, and what do such descriptions really imply when referring to a fork?
These were the issues brought up with a kitchen gadget known as theصند
Ultimate Fork
created by the company
GreenPan
It recently entered my possession. I’ve lately become a admirer of GreenPan, the
“pioneer” creator of non-toxic, non-stick kitchen utensils
, as I felt overwhelmed by the numerous nonstick choices available and decided to go with a brand suggested by a friend known for their straightforward and practical preferences (though they also appreciate aesthetic appeal). Since then, I’ve been quite pleased with several features of this product.
cookware offerings
, including the
The Valencia Pro stainless-steel sauté pan
and
This charming skillet (created in partnership with a celebrity whose identity will remain undisclosed)
but has also turned into somewhat of a cooking influencer). As I was browsing
GreenPan’s site
, I noticed something referred to as the
Ultimate Fork
, and right away, I knew I needed it.
When it comes to my favorite utensil, I, like
Shoshanna from
Girls
I lean towards using the spoon. “Why would you prefer having cold metal tines poking your tongue when you can enjoy food served on a gentle, soft, fluffy platform?” questions Shoshanna to Adam, who favors the fork. She makes a valid point; surprisingly, my kitchen sink always seems brimming with spoons, whereas the quantity of forks we regularly use lags significantly behind. This might stem from my morning ritual which demands at least three different spoons, though let’s not delve deeper into that now. Given all these considerations, prior to encountering what some call the Ultimate Fork, it seemed nearly impossible for me to envision enhancing something as basic as an ordinary fork. Typically, one employs a fork to pierce items and subsequently transfer them to their mouth for consumption, and many forks do just fine in fulfilling this role. However, I found myself intrigued by
the concept that a fork might
do so much more
, and into my cart, it went.
When the
Ultimate Fork
Upon arrival, I was struck by its dimensions and bulk. This fork isn’t meant as an ordinary replacement; measuring about 11 inches, it resembles more of a spatula in length. Perhaps due to its considerable size, it evokes images of a medieval pitchfork. Constructed with a sturdy steel core enveloped in pliable, non-stick silicone, this utensil excels equally well at piercing and prying tasks. Indeed, GreenPan creates impressive tools.
promised
That its “infinitely adaptable 10-in-1 design allows you to stir, mix, blend, mash, scrape, whisk, lift, scoop, shred, and flip,” so over the past three weeks, I’ve embarked on a quest to discover what the Ultimate Fork can accomplish that an ordinary fork cannot.
Here are several activities I’ve undertaken with the
Ultimate Fork
:
Spinning noodles around the utensil in the cooking pot
I created a truly delicious shrimp scampi. Hold on — stop for a moment — just take a look at it:
While incorporating the cooked pasta into the delectable, garlicky, butter, white-wine sauce, I felt the urge to twirl it, as one might with any long noodle. As you may know, you should not use a regular metal fork to twirl pasta in a nonstick pan, lest you damage the pan’s coated surface. However, because the Ultimate Fork is coated in flexible silicone, you may twirl away. Fun!
Stirring soft scrambled eggs
Soft scrambled eggs must be treated with great care for the best results. First, you must whisk the eggs a bit in a bowl before putting them in a pan. I historically used a regular fork for this, but the
Ultimate Fork
is also very capable of achieving well-mixed eggs — I’m not sure about “better,” but whatever. A standard spatula requires certain precise motions to stir them to the proper consistent, fluffy texture, but an Ultimate Fork’s tines dragged through the eggs a few times results in quick and even cooking.
Stabbing olives
Occasionally, you might want to skewer three or four olives simultaneously, either for your martini or simply because, like me, you have a fondness for those salty treats. Typically, an ordinary fork manages only two olives at once. However, with the Ultimate Fork, you could spear multiple olives (the exact number depends on the size of the olives).
Picking up a piece of quiche
I got quite ambitious about hosting an Easter brunch this year after being reminded by my colleague Francky’s piece about
Easter decor
that it is, in fact, the cutest holiday if we’re strictly considering aesthetics. With this in mind, I prepared a really over-the-top spread for my friends, including but not limited to two quiches, a Swedish princess cake, a pink coconut cake, a 3.7-pound Snake River Farms Kurobuta ham, 24 deviled eggs, and a bunch of other stuff that was really delicious but I won’t bore you with, although I will make you, dear reader, look at this photo.
The potato and leek quiche stood out as a prime example within the realm of savory pies, and I discovered that the Ultimate Fork played a crucial role in easily scooping up a piece and transferring it onto my plate.
Removing cake batter and frosting from the edges of a mixing bowl
I had been wanting to bake a pink coconut cake for nearly three years—a tale worth telling—and I finally got around to making it for Easter this year, finding great satisfaction in doing so. The recipe came from a celebrity chef whose show was unfortunately cancelled but is renowned for incorporating copious amounts of sugar and butter into her dishes. To my delight, the cake turned out fantastic! Following the instructions,
Ultimate Fork
‘s rim for scooping cake batter and frosting from their respective containers when necessary, and naturally, sampling them, taking a chance by consuming some of the batter despite the presence of raw eggs.
Pressing down on a ham as you slice it
I recognized after obtaining my sizable, luxurious mainstay ham that I needed to slice it but didn’t have a carving fork. It momentarily seemed like an actual crisis until I recalled that I
did
own the Ultimate Fork, and while I did accidentally carve into the fork itself with my very sharp serrated knife (oops!), it held the ham in place with an impressive grip considering that carving is not one of its stated purposes. And since it’s made with food-grade silicone, if someone accidentally ate a piece of the fork, it’s no big deal (hopefully?).
Scooping up a slice of leftover cake
A significant amount of Swedish princess cake and coconut cake remained after the brunch. Over the following three days, I gradually consumed them in small two-bite portions until only meager crumbs were left this morning—a process that felt divinely ordained. Before serving out the last intact pieces,
Ultimate Fork
served as a highly competent lifting tool, as GreenPan promised, and as I’d experienced with the quiche.
Things I have not yet done with the Ultimate Fork:
Let’s revisit the 10 tasks the Ultimate Fork allegedly performs: “stir, mix, blend, mash, scrape, whisk, lift, scoop, shred, and flip.” I can attest to it stirring, but I don’t really see how that is much different than mixing or blending — let’s be honest! Whisking also feels quite stirring-adjacent, but I’ll grant that it’s a little bit different because of the aeration factor. I have not yet used it to mash, but it can certainly scrape. It can also definitely lift and scoop, although, again, those seem like similar functions, and I am sure that if I wished to flip something, it would oblige. I have not yet used it to shred, but that sounds fun, and they forgot to mention that it can also twirl.
So, the
Ultimate Fork
It is, at the bare minimum, an extremely handy five-in-one tool. Additionally, it’s currently available at a discounted price.
32% off
Thanks to GreenPan’s Earth Day promotion, you can get one for under $20. Plus, during the month of April, they will plant a tree for each order made through their website. How adorable!
It’s safe to conclude that when discussing definitions, the
Ultimate Fork
represents a step towards the fork’s ultimate form, and I recommend adding one to your arsenal if you want an extreme performance fork.
The Ultimate Fork can be found at
GreenPan
.
